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Colum Egan issues global challenge

The master distiller at Bushmills whisky Ireland, Colum Egan, has taken the unprecedented step of offering to share his unique life in Bushmills for 30 days.
This global opportunity will see one person spend 30 days at the heart of the area and community that was granted a licence to distil in 1608.

If they can prove to Colum that they have captured the special Bushmills way of life and 'Make it at Bushmills,' then at the end of their 30 days, they will get to be the first ever person outside of the distillery to create their own blend of Bushmills Irish Whiskey.

Set against the stunning backdrop of Ireland's north coast the winner will get to experience the best of Bushmills for those 30 days, from the secrets of making the finest Irish whiskey to discovering the unique personality and sense of adventure that are an integral part of the Bushmills community.

Colum Egan said today: "This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to come to the home of Bushmills Irish Whiskey and get a truly unique experience of what goes on here. It's a special place filled with special people - we want to show them the very best of what Bushmills and the north coast of Ireland has to offer.

"Over the past 400 years we've learned a lot about making great whiskey and a lot about enjoying it! That's something we want to share, from learning how to select the perfect mature whiskey, to learning the best way to catch a good salmon...or even one of our world-famous waves! It's all part of the Bushmills way of life.

" If someone can prove to us that they have what it takes to 'Make it at Bushmills' then we'd be delighted to let them be the first person outside of the distillery to work alongside me to create their own special blend of Bushmills Irish Whiskey - hopefully it's not too good because I like my job too much!"

The global search for someone to 'Make it at Bushmills' 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 try to prove that they have what it takes to be the global winner of the 'Make it at Bushmills' challenge.

For the winner of Bushcamp, there are the added attractions of a 30 day trip in Ireland for two, luxury penthouse accommodation and £5,000 spending money. T&C's apply.