Historie

Titanic Distillers is based in Belfast, in the shipyard where Titanic and many of its sister ships were built. Every day we walk in the footsteps of the city's shipbuilders, and the air is steeped in history. The historic site includes the old pumphouse, which in 1911 helped set Titanic in motion, and today we have given the place new life by opening a whiskey that celebrates friendship and our people.

We are a group from Belfast, united by a love of good company, good drinks and nights full of laughter and stories worth telling. We are proud to have brought one of Belfast's most iconic buildings back to life. The history of Belfast's whiskey tradition – why it vanished, and how it has returned – is told through our experiences and tours at Thompson Dock. Today we see how past shipbuilding meets modern craftsmanship in our distillery.

Produktion / Fremstilling

Our distillery lies at Thompson Dock in Belfast and is part of the Pumphouse and Thompson Graving Dock. The old pumphouse made the Titanic mission possible in 1911, and today our team works with passion and precision to produce whiskey that reflects the city's spirit. We blend the early sweetness of Irish corn whiskey with depth from triple-distilled malts and add a hint of dried fruit and a long finish. The production equipment can be viewed by visitors on our experiences, where guides share the story of Belfast's whiskey tradition, why it vanished and how it has returned as the city's first functioning distillery in almost 90 years.

ABV in selected variants varies: e.g. Premium Irish Whiskey around 40% ABV; 5 Years Pot Still Irish Whiskey 46% ABV; 9 Years Single Grain Whiskey 42% ABV; and other single malt variants at higher strengths; In the warm Pumphouse and Graving Dock area, sensory tasting and safety procedures are part of the experience.

Produkter / Whisky-serien

Titanic Distillers Premium Irish Whiskey – a blended Irish whiskey, balanced through bright notes of corn whiskey and dark notes from malt, with a hint of dried fruit and a long finish. ABV 40%.

5 Years Pot Still Irish Whiskey – a pot still whiskey at 46% ABV; the nose offers oak, vanilla and honey with a touch of crystallized ginger; the palate is creamy with a nutty core and finishes with a lingering warmth.

9 Years Single Grain Whiskey – 42% ABV; finished in rye, muscatel and Madeira casks for depth and character; often presented in a Collector's Edition Box Set with accessories.

Titanic Distillers Single Malt Irish Whiskey – 7-year-old single malt with Imperial Stout finish; ABV around 46% (based on available descriptions); aroma of roasted oak, chocolate and malt; a silky palate and a long finish with notes of coffee and oak.

Spirit of 82 Whiskey – a limited release in homage to the spirit behind an iconic night; price around £40 in our range.

Pumphouse Series 07ST Whiskey – a double-distilled seven-year-old Irish single malt, finish in Imperial Stout cask and includes also an Imperial Stout branding bottle; ABV 46%.

Titanic Distillers Premium Irish Whiskey Collectors Edition Box Set – gift box with 70 cl bottle and Glencairn glass and whiskey-stones.

Besøg / Oplevelser

Our experiences give guests the opportunity to walk in the footsteps of the workers in the shipyard and explore our distillery and its surroundings. The tours include guided visits to the Pumphouse and Distillery, plus tastings.

Signature Tour – a 60-minute guided tour of our Distillery located in the historic Pumphouse, followed by a sensory tasting of our award-winning Irish spirits and a shop visit.

Premium Tour – a 120-minute guided tour of both the Distillery and Thompson Graving Dock; down 67 steps to the historic dock and back to the distillery for a tasting and part of our exclusive 5-year Pot Still whiskey.

Dock Tour – a 60-minute guided tour down into Thompson Graving Dock with views of the historic engineering; outdoor directions, so please dress appropriately.

Legacy Tour – an extended 150-minute tour that takes you around the Pumphouse, Distillery, Thompson Graving Dock and the floating mezzanine-distillery floor, with tastings along the way and exclusive Titanic gifts for the journey home. Price around £100 per person.

Cocktail Masterclass – a two-hour session where participants make three signature drinks using our Irish spirits; includes drink recipes and techniques for proper mixology.

Getting Here – our distillery is located on Queen’s Road, Belfast, BT3 9DT. Accessible by bus, Glider G2, train and car; public transport connections described on the page. The distance from the city centre and the airport makes it easy to visit.

Filosofi

The story of Titanic Distillers is a tale of Belfast, dreams, friendship and bringing people together around a glass of whiskey. We are a group from Belfast, united by a love of good company, memories and stories, and we want to give the place a heartfelt life just as in 1911. We hope that the combination of past and present – where the Pumphouse and Dock meet the modern distillery – yields a whiskey that represents the city's spirit and our shared passion.

During the day and into the evening, our distillation team works with passion and precision; we balance the sweetness of the grain and the heft of the malt and finish with notes of dried fruits and a light smoke. Here good drink, good music and good people come together in a celebration of our culture and the enduring soul of our city.