Northern Ireland at 100 - 100 Greats

100 Greats 1921-2021

Bushmills whiskey

Food and Drink is a five billion pound industry in Northern Ireland and is the region’s largest manufacturer. Northern Ireland’s food and drink regularly feature in global awards for outstanding taste. It is exported to over 70 countries. Bushmills whiskey is one of these outstanding products. It is made from the best malted Irish barley and pure Irish water. Bushmills is a village on the north coast of County Antrim where Bushmills whiskey is made at the world’s oldest licensed working distillery. The distillery has been in operation since the 1600s and has developed different brands of award-winning whiskies. The latest brand to be added to the range was in 2017. The distillery is a popular tourist attraction, with around 120,000 visitors per year.

Area(s) of Learning

Geography
History
Language and Literacy
The World Around Us

Skills and Capabilities

Cross-Curricular Skills
Communication
Using ICT
Thinking Skills and Personal Capabilities
Managing Information
Working with Others
Self-Management

Decade

2010s

Aspects of NI life

Food and Drink

Attitudes and Dispositions

Commitment-determination-resourcefulness
Community spirit
Curiosity
Openness to new ideas
Respect
Self-confidence