If you love artisan cheese and a perfectly balanced gin, this one is for you.
We’re excited to introduce a brand-new Gin & Cheese Tasting Experience at Rebel City Distillery — a relaxed, flavour-led evening where we pair high-quality local Irish cheeses with tastings of Maharani Gin, plus Spanish gildas and extra bites designed to bring the whole table together.
Whether you’re a Cork local looking for a new midweek treat, or visiting the city and searching for a standout food-and-drink experience, this is a simple, delicious way to spend an evening.
What is the Gin & Cheese Tasting Experience?
This is a guided tasting designed to indulge your senses — a mix of stories, flavour, and pairing tips you can actually use at home.
You’ll enjoy:
- A curated selection of artisan, locally produced cheeses
- Maharani Gin tastings, chosen to complement each pairing
- Spanish gildas (those addictive olive + pickled bites) and more food to round out the experience
- A relaxed setting where you can taste, chat, and discover what flavours work best together
It’s not a formal wine-and-cheese lecture — it’s a fun, social tasting with a little bit of learning and a lot of enjoyment.
When is it on?
We’re running this experience on the first Wednesday of every month.
Next session: Wednesday, May 6
Time: 6:30 PM
Duration: ~1 hour 30 minutes
Where is it?
Rebel City Distillery
Unit P6, Marina Commercial Park, Cork
(Just outside the city centre)
Why gin and cheese works so well
Cheese isn’t just for wine. The right gin pairing can be incredible — especially when you’re working with flavour layers like:
- citrus brightness
- gentle spice
- herbal depth
- creamy, savoury richness from the cheese
Maharani Gin was made for this kind of pairing moment: it’s smooth, balanced, and aromatic, which makes it ideal alongside bold cheeses and salty bites like gildas.
Who is this for?
This experience is ideal for:
- Couples and friends looking for a different night out in Cork
- Foodies who love discovering local artisan producers
- Visitors searching for a Cork tasting experience beyond the usual
- Small groups celebrating a birthday or special occasion
Book your place
Spaces are limited (because the best cheese doesn’t come in unlimited supply).