The Old Bushmills Distillery is devoted to the production of the finest quality Irish whiskey. Whiskey making at Bushmills draws on centuries-old distilling history, including the first licence to distil whiskey, granted for the county of Antrim in 1608. These skills and tradition still live on today at the Old Bushmills Distillery, and shine through every drop of our whiskey.
Experience the craft and skills of whiskey-making at the Old Bushmills Distillery in Bushmills, County Antrim. Bushmills is proud to be the only active Irish distillery to be open to the public. Drawing on nearly 400 years’ experience in whiskey-making Bushmills has managed to learn a thing or two, and it’s always a pleasure to share their passion and knowledge with fellow whiskey-lovers.
The Old Bushmills Distillery runs tours of the distillery daily from 9.30am - 5.30pm Monday to Saturday and 12 noon - 5.30pm Sunday. Come and see the processes used in this centuries-old distilling practice from ingredients, malting, mashing, fermentation, distillation, maturation and of coarse the testing process!
Site Facilities Carpark, Souvenir Shop
Tour Types Guided Tours

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