Bushmills Distillery

The 'Old Bushmills' Distillery is the World's Oldest Licensed Whiskey Distillery. King James I granted the original license in April 1608 and Bushmills has been making the finest Irish Malt Whiskey here for almost four hundred years. It celebrated it's 400th Birthday in 2008.

Situated two miles from the spectacular Giant's Causeway, and one mile from the historical Dunluce Castle the Distillery lies in an area of outstanding beauty, which is rich in history and folklore.

At Bushmill's you are invited to experience for yourself the craft and skills of making an Irish Single Malt Whiskey. During our guided tour you will discover the secrets of the special water from St. Columb's Rill, the malted Irish barley, triple distillation in copper stills and ageing for long years in Oak Casks. Of course, no visit would be complete without enjoying a complimentary glass of the final product , one of our famous whiskeys.



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