The Bushmills 1608 was created to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the license given to Sir Thomas Philips by King James I Of Engl&, allowing him the right to distil Aqua Vitae in Antrim. It is a very special blend of well aged grain whiskey & crystal malt which was added to provide exceptional smoothness. This blend was voted ‘ Best Irish Blended Whiskey (No age statement)' at the World Whiskies Awards in 2008 & voted ‘ Best Irish No Age Statement Blended Whiskey 2012', it was also given a score of 94 in Jim Murray's Whisky Bible.