Proposals to expand the Haw Road Maturation Facility at the World’s Oldest Licensed Distillery
Investing in historic whiskey production in Bushmills
Old Bushmills Distillery is bringing forward proposals for the development of further whiskey maturation facilities.
The proposals would see the development of c. 29 new maturation warehouses at a site adjacent to Old Bushmills Distillery’s existing maturation facility at Haw Road, Bushmills. The proposals would also see landscaping and infrastructure improvements to support this development.
Proposed Site Location and Plan. Click to enlarge
About the Applicant
Old Bushmills Distillery is the world’s oldest licensed whiskey distillery, with official records of its license to distill dating back to 1608. Since then, the experience and craft of distilling has been passed down from generation to generation. In recent years, the distillery has invested in growth, building on the distilling tradition and delivering jobs and economic opportunity in the area.
The Benefits
An investment in the local economy, delivering employment opportunities.
Facilitating the growth of the world-famous Bushmills brand
A sensitive design, minimising impact on the local landscape and neighbours by utilising existing site infrastructure, including the existing access for all vehicle movements.
Pre-application Community Consultation
On Thursday 23rd October 2025 we hosted an in-person Public Information Event from 3pm – 7pm at Old Bushmills Distillery, Distillery Road, Bushmills. Members of the development team were available to discuss the application and answered a range or questions on the proposed development.
