Bushmills Distillery oldest in Ireland
Author: Seamus Maguire
The old Bushmills Distillery is truly a legend amongst distilleries the world over. Over the past four centuries, the art of distillation has largely remained the same up to today, ensuring that all whiskeys from the Old Bushmills Distillery retain their distinctive taste. Bushmills holds the oldest license for whiskey distillation in the world. On April 20th, 1608 King James 1st granted the Governor of Ireland's Ulster province, Sir Thomas Phillips, a licence to distil in the Bushmills area and the rest, as they say, is history. Today, Bushmills is the second biggest selling Irish whiskey in the world and the village remains a community of whiskey makers, artists in their own right, located in a village in the heart of Ireland's corn country where the distiller's craft has been preserved against all the odds in order to produce the original and best Irish whiskeys. There is a huge sense of community running through the workforce and the families associated with the distillery and distinct pride in handing down the skills acquired to the next generation. It is the only Irish whiskey where all stages of production are still conducted under one roof, guaranteeing the consistently high quality demanded by consumers around the world. Bushmills produces a family of malt and blended whiskeys with a wide range of flavours, but all retain the same Bushmills qualities: they are sweet with a soft, pleasant mouth-coating texture - and they all balance depth with finesse to give an exhilarating experience. Part of the distillery is a Visitor Centre, which takes you through the whole process of distilling from the corn fields to glass in hand. The art and history of distilling is explored and explained in excellent detail during the hour long tour. They even let you taste some samples! If you are in this beautiful part of Ireland, ensure you spare an hour to marvel at the wonders of the creation of one of the worlds outstanding brands of whiskey and the fascinating history associated with it.About the Author:
Seamus Maguire is a 54-year old businessman who lives in Collon, County Louth, Ireland with his wife Brid and two boys Dominic and Ciaran. He writes about Ireland as a hobby but with a serious passion and extensive knowledge. He runs a website called Look Around Ireland, www.lookaroundireland.com, which provides detailed information and interactive virtual tours of all the highlights that Ireland has to offer to the visitor. On his website, there is a specific section called the Ireland Travel Guide, http://www.lookaroundireland.com/ireland-travel-guide.php, which is a very useful detailed travel tool for the first time visitor to Ireland. South African cricket team under pressure Have You Thought About Emigrating To Australia? Fun Holidays with Car Hire Vancouver Ideas For a First Date in London Holiday Travel Discounts How To Obtain An Australian Visa Follow The Jesus Trail In Northern Israel How To Watch Entourage Season How To Watch Entourage Free Stops, Sights And Activities On A 7 Day Cruise Vacation How To Watch Entourage Episodes A Ferry To France - The Most Cost Effective Way Across The Channel Forget Expensive London Hotels & Consider London Serviced Apartments