The Wild Atlantic. Bottled.

engaging duo are particularly proud of this tradition in Northern Ireland where they are the first in 100-years to revive Irish Whiskey production in the Derry/Strabane District.

Learn the craft of making a spirit under the guidance of award-winning master distillers and discover the origins of the botanicals including kelp and dillisk, that are hand harvested from the Wild Atlantic Ocean. Awaken the senses while engaging with the elements that inspire and flavour our spirits. Over a light meal, savour a gin and tonic served with a lunch of artisan breads, cheeses, and charcuterie. Wild Atlantic Distillery showcases all that this part of the world has to offer. A true dedication to craft, great local food, the wild surroundings and a story or two along the way.

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Welcome to the world’s oldest licenced distillery.

In 1608, in Bushmills, a legend was born. In that year, King James I granted a very particular licence to this small village, just a few miles inland from Northern Ireland’s rugged north coast. The licence gave Bushmills the right to distil whiskey. Today, Bushmills is home to the oldest licenced whiskey distillery in the world.

Over 400 years later, they’re still making whiskey in Bushmills. They’re still using Irish barley - and the unique water from their own stream too. Four centuries’ worth of craft and experience ensure that these whiskeys are amongst the most celebrated and the most savoured in the world. But as master distiller Colum Egan says, ‘we’re not good because we’re old, we’re old because we’re good’.

To find out how they got to be so good, you’ll need to pay a visit, of course. You’ll soon see that they really couldn’t make their whiskey anywhere but here. You’ll be able to explore the terrain that imbues it with its legendary character. You’ll meet the people that safeguard centuries of knowledge. You’ll experience the practice of their craft first-hand. Along with the rich aromas and full-bodied flavours of Northern Ireland’s oldest working distillery.

Yes, this is how 100% malted barley is triple-distilled to make single malt whiskey. You’ll witness the magic!

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Old Bushmills Distillery

2 Distillery Road, Bushmills BT57 8XH @bushmillsIRL

Congratulations! You have completed the Northern Ireland Spirits Trail!

You did it. From the oldest licenced distillery in the world to some of the very newest and innovative: you’ve been there and got the stamp! But best of all, you’ve met the makers, you’ve learned some of their secrets and your senses have been your guide.

We hope you’ve enjoyed embracing the Giant Spirits of Northern Ireland. We would love to hear from you. Share your Giant Adventure with us #NISpiritsTrail #EmbraceAGiantSpirit @DiscoverNI

When you’ve visited all stops on the Northern Ireland Spirits Trail, simply show a copy of your completed passport to a member of staff at your last distillery experience to receive a special souvenir!