Whiskey drinkers get blend chance
Whiskey drinkers around the world are being offered the chance to create their very own blend of one of Ireland's most famous tipples
Tuesday March 16 2010
Whiskey drinkers around the world are being offered the chance to create their very own blend of one of Ireland's most famous tipples.
As fans of Bushmills Whiskey prepared to raise their glasses on St Patrick's Day, the Co Antrim distillery launched a global competition in New York that will give someone the once in a lifetime opportunity.
The winner of the Make it at Bushmills competition will work alongside master distiller Colum Egan for a month to perfect their own unique blend.
"This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to come to the home of Bushmills Whiskey and get a truly unique insight to what goes on here - it will be an incredible experience," said Mr Egan.
"Bushmills is a special place filled with special people - we want to show them the very best of what the village, the community and the north coast of Ireland has to offer."
The global search for a winner will give millions of people the chance to apply online through the Bushmills Facebook page.
People in participating countries will compete to win a place at Bushcamp, where each of the country winners will compete to be named the overall winner of the Make it at Bushmills challenge.
As well as blending their own whiskey, the champion will land a 30-day trip in Ireland for two, luxury penthouse accommodation and £5,000 spending money.
Countries already participating are the US, South Africa, Bulgaria, Israel, Netherlands, Belgium, France and the UK and Ireland.
