Description

Bushmills Original Irish Whiskey is the flagship expression from the world’s oldest licensed whiskey distillery — triple distilled at the Old Bushmills Distillery on the north Antrim coast of Northern Ireland, producing the smooth, light, and honey-finished character that has made Bushmills a defining name in Irish whiskey since the distillery received its license in 1608.

Triple distillation is the signature of the Bushmills house style — where Scottish malt whisky is typically double distilled, Bushmills runs each spirit through the still three times, producing a noticeably lighter, smoother, and more approachable character at each expression in the lineup. The Original is the most accessible entry point into the Bushmills range — smooth enough for neat sipping and clean enough for cocktails. Browse all Bushmills at Wooden Cork.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Light grain, malt, and gentle honey sweetness
• Palate: Smooth and light — malt, honey, vanilla, and the clean character that triple distillation produces
• Finish: Sweet, honeyed, and medium-short with the Bushmills signature smoothness

Specs

• Producer: Old Bushmills Distillery, Bushmills, County Antrim, Northern Ireland (licensed 1608)
• Style: Blended Irish Whiskey
• Distillation: Triple distilled
• ABV: 40%
• Size: 750ml

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bushmills really the world’s oldest distillery?

Bushmills holds the world’s oldest whiskey distilling license — granted in 1608 by King James I. The license predates most other documented distilleries by centuries. Whether a distillery has operated continuously from 1608 is a point of historical debate, but the 1608 license date is the official and recognized founding claim.

What makes Irish whiskey triple distilled?

Irish whiskey is typically distilled three times in pot stills versus the standard two for Scottish malt whisky. Each additional distillation pass removes more impurities and heavier compounds, producing a lighter, smoother, and more approachable spirit. Bushmills’ triple distillation is central to the house style’s characteristic smoothness.