DistilleryOpen for visits

Old Bushmills Distillery

Causeway Coast and Glens District, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you can do when you visit

Tour

Guided tour of the world's oldest licensed whiskey distillery.

Visits are by appointment. Check current tour availability with the producer before you travel.

Founded: 1608

Age statements: 10

Method: triple distilling 100% of our malted barley in copper pot stills to make a pure malt whiskey

Each mark is backed by a documented fact. Open one to see the source.

Heritageancient1608Verified
“since 1608”
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Protected originIrish WhiskeyVerified
“Bushmills® Irish Whiskey”
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Award-winningWorld Whiskies Awards 2007, Best Irish Single Malt Whiskey In The WorldVerified
“Best Irish Single Malt Whiskey In The World World Whiskies Awards (2007)”
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