
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.
Lesson Plans
Tasks
On a map of Northern Ireland mark, the Bushmills Distillery and three other popular tourist attractions in the area.