The Distillery
We've been here for 400 years and don't plan on leaving soon.
THE WORLD'S OLDEST LICENSED WHISKEY DISTILLERY
Granted a license to distil in 1608, Bushmills is the oldest licensed whiskey distillery in the world.
Granted a license to distil in 1608, Bushmills is the oldest licensed whiskey distillery in the world.
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Discover our craft
Over 400 years later, whiskey is still being made in Bushmills, thanks to experience and craft passed down from generation to generation.
Visit us today, just a few miles from Ireland’s rugged north coast, and see how we continue to triple distil 100% malted barley in copper pot stills to make single malt whiskey.
The Original Single Malt
Watch NowBushmills - distilled, matured and bottled on-site. A 400 year old tradition.
-"Bushmills: 400 years in the making."
By Peter Mulryan
2019
Old Bushmills Distillery Tours
Our guided tours let you take in the best our distillery has to offer. Learn about the copper pot stills and production process of our triple distilled whiskeys.
Explore the landscape and terrain that imbue our whiskey with its legendary character, meet the people that represent centuries of knowledge and experience our craft firsthand with a whiskey tasting.
We also offer private tours and tasting experiences. Check out our Distillery Tours page for more info.