Whiskey making at Bushmills draws on centuries of Distilling tradition, including a royal license to distill Whiskey, granted to Antrim County in 1608. A passion for Whiskey making and pursuit of excellence in all stages of production are at the heart of Bushmills, ensuring that every bottle is Irish at its best. Renowned for its smoothness and superior qualities as a cocktail base, Bushmills endures as one of the world's favourite Whiskeys, a term of maturation in Oloroso Sherry casks imparts richness and irresistible Gaelic charm.