Distillery Profile
Old Bushmills
The world's oldest licensed whiskey distillery, holding a grant from King James I dated 1608. Located in the village of Bushmills on the north Antrim coast near the Giant's Causeway. Triple-distilled single malt and blended whiskey. Acquired by Jose Cuervo/Proximo in 2014 from Diageo. Major visitor destination.
Production
How it's made
- Founded
- 1608
- Owner
- Proximo Spirits
- Status
- Active
- Water Source
- Saint Columb's Rill (tributary of the River Bush)
- Stills
- 10
- Production Capacity
- 4,500,000 LPA
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