This is why the whiskey tastes so good!

Bushmills whiskey… Bushmills is so called because it is a town which grew up by the river Bush where there were as many as seven mills in the past, including a spade-mill.

http://www.bushmillsvillage.co.uk/

Bushmills Distillery is the oldest licensed distillery in the world, founded in 1608, and it makes a range of wonderful whiskeys. Irish whiskey is spelt with an ‘e’ and Bushmills whiskey is triple distilled…. smoooooooth! The whole process from the malted grain to the bottled spirit is all carried out here at Bushmills… no wonder it is so good!

DSCF1750 — I hope they enjoyed their visit to the distillery!

http://www.bushmills.com/

Apart from the skill of the distillers, the crucial element is the water, from the beautiful River Bush:

DSCF1667 — This bridge features at the climax of my book about the Portbradden clan… at night and the river in full spate! In my imaginary world it is the River Hope, not the River Bush!

DSCF1669 — The river is still, but a moment after I took this photo a fish leapt, a salmon or trout!

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David Patterson on September 20, 2012 at 12:01 am

Lois… I remember spending a few summers in this area, and I always loved going to see the huge salmon in the Bush. I also loved the fish and chips just around the corner! Thanks for jogging the memory 🙂

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Lois on September 20, 2012 at 8:59 am
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You’re welcome… it’s all looking a lot smarter and neater now, we have seen huge changes in the 17 years we have been visiting

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