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Bushmills Distillery, Bushmills

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Once owned by smugglers, but now one of the most prolific whiskey producers in Ireland, Bushmills Distillery attracts over 120,000 visitors every year. The distillery is one of the oldest licensed distilleries in the world, although you'll see the most modern distilling methods in action on your visit. Take a guided tour of the distillery, where you'll learn about whiskey's history and production methods. Taste the beverage at the end of your tour and purchase a bottle to share with friends. Add Bushmills Distillery to your Bushmills travel itinerary, and discover new vacation ideas by using our Bushmills trip planning website.
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Bushmills Distillery reviews

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TripAdvisor traveler rating 4.5
2,844 reviews
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4.6
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  • Mediocre tour, corporate and dull. Then no ability for drivers to take their “free” whiskey away with them. Very poor value for money. 
    Mediocre tour, corporate and dull. Then no ability for drivers to take their “free” whiskey away with them. Very poor value for money.  more »
  • Small group tours lead by a very knowledgeable, witty and experienced guide named Joe-originally from Wisconsin but married a NI girl and moved to Bushmills. Having a very experienced guide like... 
    Small group tours lead by a very knowledgeable, witty and experienced guide named Joe-originally from Wisconsin but married a NI girl and moved to Bushmills. Having a very experienced guide like...  more »
  • The history at Bushmills is (literally) unbeatable. The tour was fantastic, but no photos are allowed. Guests can’t even have their phones out at all (to take notes, if you’re into that sort of... 
    The history at Bushmills is (literally) unbeatable. The tour was fantastic, but no photos are allowed. Guests can’t even have their phones out at all (to take notes, if you’re into that sort of...  more »
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  • We had a great time in the Distillery, our guide Joe made the tour really interesting with his knowledge and sense of humour! We really enjoyed it, the whisky tasting at the end is a great addition as well, would really recommend this tour 👍🏼
  • My favourite distillery in Northern Ireland))) Ok, My favourite Irish whiskey ever! Especially when you get here, to the distillery you completely understand the traditions and greatness of Bushmills whiskey. Unfortunately it is not allowed to take photos inside (like in most of the Scottish distilleries) but the emotions and taste you will remember forever) I wish I could buy more whiskey with me after (. Never be greedy).
  • We attended the tour on the shortest day this year. The tour was informative and presented by the lovely Tim. Unfortunately the plant was in a shutdown before Christmas which we were not informed of, therefore a very limited tour. Had we been informed of this when booking, we would have chosen another time to visit. I'm a true fan of the brand and have been for many years, this was my first visit to the distillery. They told itself was very informative, as I've said and presented very well by the guide. He was a fountain of knowledge and answered all my questions with great detail, you could tell that this gentleman had a true passion for the creation of this fine Irish Whiskey.
  • Great experience we booked on the 1hour tour 2 adults and 2 children (12 &13) and we all thoroughly enjoyed it. The tour was really informative and interesting would highly reccomend. Nice to get a little taster ad the end as well 🙂
  • absolutely amazing experience! Thanks to our gid Paul we got so much informationa and a beautiful tour. Be sure you have booked your tour before and online so you can join the groups. Best one was the tasting hall! a must do in Ireland!

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