Stay at Bushmills Distillery... competition

by **JohnM** » Mon Mar 15, 2010 10:56 pm

You can get info here... Brett, this may be for you.

Info at http://www.facebook.com/bushmills1608

by **JohnM** » Mon Mar 15, 2010 11:00 pm

Actually, I don't see info there but it will be posted.

Here's something from whiskymag...

This year the Bushmills Master Distiller 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: "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.

Do you have what it takes to 'Make it at Bushmills'?

by **DavidH** » Tue Mar 16, 2010 1:06 am

I'm liking the sound of this... It's on, Brett!

by **brettie vedder** » Wed Mar 17, 2010 4:54 pm

just saw this now. cheers guys. sounds awesome. i actually saw a post on facebook (im a fan of bushmills) but it slipped my mind.

by **brettie vedder** » Wed Mar 17, 2010 5:20 pm

in the process of entering the competition. gotta be honest...not feeling the whole upload a video thing or 1608 words or less jargon. im a pretty modest guy...not up for competing for this, lol

by **DavidH** » Wed Mar 17, 2010 5:55 pm

brettie vedder wrote:gotta be honest...not feeling the whole upload a video thing or 1608 words or less jargon. im a pretty modest guy...not up for competing for this, lol

And campaigning for public votes... I think I'd rather start my own distillery. I might let you have this one, Brett

by **brettie vedder** » Wed Mar 17, 2010 6:02 pm

DavidH wrote:

brettie vedder wrote:gotta be honest...not feeling the whole upload a video thing or 1608 words or less jargon. im a pretty modest guy...not up for competing for this, lol

And campaigning for public votes... I think I'd rather start my own distillery. I might let you have this one, Brett

yea david, i hear ya. i didnt submit anything to them. its a shame because a lot of people will not want to submit a video or kiss their ass in 1608 words or less. id rather make potcheen in my back garden to be honest. i think they will be attracting the wrong crowd with this, but thats just my opinion. after i drain this bottle of blackbush, that might be it for brett purchasing any more of their stuff, lol

by **varizoltan** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 1:01 pm

i like to see who was selected and why

by **brettie vedder** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 1:27 pm

varizoltan wrote:i like to see who was selected and why

im sure it will be some over the top asshole. i hope its someone worthy of it though

by **varizoltan** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 1:31 pm

brettie vedder wrote:

varizoltan wrote:i like to see who was selected and why

im sure it will be some over the top asshole. i hope its someone worthy of it though

...and have no clue about whiskey at all..

by **brettie vedder** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 1:49 pm

varizoltan wrote:

brettie vedder wrote:

varizoltan wrote:i like to see who was selected and why

im sure it will be some over the top asshole. i hope its someone worthy of it though

...and have no clue about whiskey at all..

exactly. that is the kind of people they are inviting with how the contest is being run. submit a video of yourself???? f*** bushmills and the horse they rode in on