Old Bushmills Distillery, Whiskey distillery in Bushmills, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
The water from Saint Columb's Rill, a tributary of the River Bush, flows through volcanic rocks before reaching the distillery's copper stills.
The distillery received its official license to produce whiskey in 1608, marking it as the earliest documented whiskey production facility in the world.
Each year, 120,000 visitors explore the production facilities to learn about traditional Irish whiskey-making methods and sample various spirits.
The distillery maintains limited wheelchair access and offers guided tours that include detailed explanations of the triple distillation process and tasting sessions.
The SS Bushmills steamship made its first journey across the Atlantic in 1890, delivering Irish whiskey directly to Philadelphia and New York.
Inception: 1784
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Website: https://www.bushmills.com/
Website: https://bushmills.com
GPS coordinates: 55.20178,-6.52073
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:14
Photo license: CC BY 2.5
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