点评:Had some friends over from England for a trip round Belfast to check out the sights. I arranged a trip to three distilleries in and around the city, finishing at the Hinch, on the outskirts of Ballynahinch. I booked the VIP tour which gets you four samples of their whiskey plus a welcome drink on arrival.
We were greeted in the reception area just off the large car park, and received the very generous welcome tipple.
Clair was our guide and she took us to the “kitchen “ to explain the history of the distillery and the owner. Hinch is one of the few distilleries which is privately owned.
The process was brilliantly explained by Claire, who definitely knows her stuff. Professional, knowledgeable and a good sprinkling of humour. We headed into the heart of the operation, viewing the mash tubs and of course the three copper stills.
The whole set up at Hinch is fantastic for tourists as you walk round, comfortably viewing every aspect of the distillery.
The tour lasted just over an hour , then finished up in the tasting room where we were offered the four samples, from the 5 years old to the 15 year old which is awesome.
Hinch have whiskies in their shop from 3 to 23 year old and the ability to bottle your own, with some of their “distillery exclusive “ and also taste before you buy.
The whole trip was a great experience and Claire was a fantastic host and guide.
The guys all agreed that this was the best of the three tours.
A great afternoon all round.
Great experience and tour.
翻译:几个朋友从英国来贝尔法斯特旅游,顺便游览一下。我安排了一次参观贝尔法斯特市内及周边三家酿酒厂的行程,最后一站是位于巴利纳欣奇郊区的欣奇酒厂。我预订了VIP之旅,可以品尝到四款威士忌,抵达时还能享用一杯迎宾饮品。
我们在大型停车场旁的接待区受到了热情接待,并品尝到了非常丰盛的迎宾饮品。
克莱尔是我们的导游,她带我们去了“厨房”,讲解了酒厂的历史和老板的故事。欣奇酒厂是少数几家私人拥有的酿酒厂之一。
克莱尔讲解得非常透彻,她对酿酒工艺了如指掌。她专业、博学,而且还很幽默。我们进入了酿酒的核心区域,参观了糖化槽,当然还有那三个铜制蒸馏器。
欣奇酒厂的布局非常适合游客参观,你可以舒适地漫步其中,欣赏酒厂的各个方面。
参观过程持续了一个多小时,最后我们来到了品鉴室,品尝了四款威士忌,年份从5年到15年不等,真是太棒了!
Hinch酒厂的商店里有3年到23年的威士忌,还可以自己装瓶,其中一些是酒厂独家供应的,而且可以先品尝后购买。
整个行程体验非常棒,Claire是一位出色的导游和向导。
大家一致认为这是三个行程中最棒的一个。
总之,这是一个美好的下午。
非常棒的体验和行程。