County Antrim · Distillery visit
Old Bushmills Distillery
WhiskyTours & tastings
Yes — the 1608 licence makes it a genuine historic landmark, and pairing it with the Giant's Causeway is one of the best day trips on the Causeway Coast. Great Northern Ireland value at £15 for the base tour.
At a glance
- Spirit
- Whisky
- Where
- Bushmills, County Antrim
- Tours
- Yes — guided tours & tastings
- Booking
- Book at bushmills.com; pre-booking recommended. The 1608 Bar is open without a tour. Belfast day tours (Viator/GetYourGuide) often pair it with the Giant's Causeway.
- Getting there
- Bushmills, County Antrim — 60 miles from Belfast with no direct train; a car is strongly recommended (Translink buses serve the Causeway Coast).
- Best time
- Mon–Sat 09:15–17:00 (extended in summer); Sun 12:00–16:45.
Why visit
- Holds the world's oldest distillery licence, granted in 1608
- Eight miles from the Giant's Causeway — a natural pairing
- Smooth, triple-distilled Irish-style whiskey
- The 1608 Bar means you can drop in for a dram without a tour
Worth knowing
- It's an Irish whiskey (triple-distilled), not Scotch — a different style
- 60 miles from Belfast with no direct train; reduced Sunday hours
Tours & experiences
- Standard Distillery Tour1 hour · from £15
Tour of the production process (no tasting).
- Distillery Tour + 3 Malt Tasting1.5 hours · from £40
Tour plus three whiskey tastings.
- Premium Tour + 6 Malt Tasting2.5 hours · from £60
Extended tour plus six tastings.
Tour details and prices change seasonally — confirm with the distillery before you travel.
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