14 November 2026
By Elaine Murphy
Elaine@TheCork.ie
Midleton Distillery Experience in Co. Cork invites visitors to enjoy a day of festive fun, seasonal cocktails, and live music ahead of the Midleton Town Christmas Lights switch-on.
The Christmas season has officially begin at Midleton Distillery Experience on Sunday, 15 November 2026 with a day of festive fun. Ahead of the Midleton Christmas lights switch on, visitors are invited to come along to Midleton Distillery Experience from 2pm to 6pm for a festive afternoon of seasonal cocktails, whiskey craft and live music. The celebrations begin with carol singing by the Barony Choir from 2pm to 3.30pm.
At 2.30pm, Carol Quinn and Joe Treacy will host a Jameson Irish Coffee Masterclass in the Auditorium, taking visitors through its history before demonstrating how to craft the perfect serve at home. The session runs until 3pm. At 3.45pm, visitors can explore the craft of coopering with a live demonstration by Cooper Killian O’Mahony in the Auditorium until 4.10pm, while the Mixology Room hosts The Perfect Christmas Cocktail: Live Gingerbread Sour Demo, lasting 15 minutes.
From 4pm to 6pm, local group The Music Factory, will provide live music. At 5pm, visitors can catch a second 15-minute session of The Perfect Christmas Cocktail: Live Gingerbread Sour Demo in the Mixology Room.
Visitors can also discover the perfect Christmas gifts in the Distillery Shop, with a range of stocking fillers, personalised bottles* and festive treats. *Spend €100 or more in a single retail transaction and receive 10% off eligible purchases (T&Cs apply*). Plus, spend €50 in-store and be in with a chance to win some great prizes on the day.
Admission is free, and no booking is required. Visitors are simply invited to drop by and experience the magic of Midleton this Christmas with a fun and festive day out!
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