Old Bushmills Distillery

This is a really great distillery tour (and we far prefer it to the Jameson tour in Dublin). Bushmills is the world’s oldest licensed distillery in the world – it began producing whiskey commercially in 1608. The whiskey itself is made with Irish barley and water from the the River Bush. Enjoy a very informative and interesting distillery tour and afterwards have a few samples of your choice in the tasting room. The hospitality room offers a decent lunch as well.

Note:

• The tasting pours were extensive. We love whiskey and couldn’t finish them. Also plan accordingly as you’re driving.
• If you can, grab a weekday tour. The production is closed on the weekends so the tour won’t be quite as visually interesting.

Hours:

• Nov – Feb:
  • Mon – Sat; 9:30 – 16:45 (last tour at 15:30)
  • Sun 12:00 – 16:45 (last tour at 15:30)
• Mar – Oct:
  • Mon – Sat; 9:15 – 16:45 (last tour at 16:00)
  • Sun; 12:00 – 16:45 (last tour at 16:00)