Blacks Brewery & Distillery

Blacks Brewery & Distilling (also known as Blacks of Kinsale) is a pioneering craft brewery and distillery founded in 2013 by husband-and-wife team Sam and Maudeline Black. It’s based in Kinsale, Co. Cork, and holds the distinction of being Ireland’s first co-located brewery and distillery. The business grew from a home-brewing hobby into a full-scale operation producing award-winning craft beers, gins and, more recently, whiskey, rum, and more experimental spirits. Sustainability is important to them—they’re part of the Origin Green programme—and they’ve also expanded their facilities to include a visitor centre, bar, and tasting experiences overlooking the Bandon estuary.