Taste Causeway at the Bushmills Salmon & Whiskey Festival

We're really looking forward to the exciting line up of events planned for the upcoming Salmon & Whiskey Festival taking place in Bushmills on 5^th and 6^th October.

Join some of our wonderful Taste Causeway members at the newly transformed Courthouse in Bushmills for an amazing showcase of local food and drink.

There will be whiskey tastings, food demos, delicious recipes, Irish coffee tastings, and cookery demos in the Taste Causeway Cookery Theatre with celebrity chef Paula McIntyre!

Our Taste Causeway Recipes and Stories books by Paula McIntyre will be on sale in the retail area. Books will be signed by Paula after each cookery demo on production of the book plus receipt.

Saturday 5^th October

10am - 10:45an: Tasting with Partie de Moi (Retail Space in The Courthouse)

Join Stephanie Neumann-Flynn from Partie de Moi for tastings from her range of artisan spice blends.

Partie de Moi spices have been developed from a passion for baking and cooking and are gently roasted to release flavours and natural oils, before grinding, making them burst into life when added to recipes. The range currently includes Artisan Pumpkin Spice, Artisan Winter Spice, Atlantic Everything, Artisan Sugar and Spice and Omi Seasoning.

Click here for more information about Partie de Moi.

11am - 11:45am: Tasting with Dundarave Estate (Retail Space in The Courthouse)

Join Dundarave and enjoy some samples from their range of artisan food and drink products including fudge, shortbread and chutney from their recent collaboration with Bushmills Distillery!  Chat to head chef Niall about all things cheese & chutney pairings and get some great tips on creating fantastic platters.

Head Chef Niall McGinn and the team at Dundarave have worked hard to develop their own range of farm produce for everyone to enjoy with includes a range of jams and chutneys, apple cider vinegar, apple juice and coffee rub seasoning.

Click here for more information about Dundarave Estate

12noon - 12:30pm: Paula McIntyre and Chestnutt’s Farm (The Courthouse Demo Kitchen)

Celebrity Chef Paula McIntyre will be joined in the Taste Causeway Cookery Theatre by Alison Chestnutt from Chestnutt’s Farm for a dairy inspired cookery demo and Producer’s Chat featuring Chestnutt Farm’s award winning yoghurt and milk.

The Chestnutt Family have been farming on their land near the coastal town of Portrush since 1913 and currently milk a herd of 250 cows which are bred using a 3 way cross of Holstein, Viking Red and Montbeliarde.

The Chestnutt’s luxurious, thick and creamy Greek style yogurt is made within their production unit on the farm from their own non homogenised milk and a tiny bit of culture; the yogurt is then incubated overnight before being strained through a Muslin Cloth to remove the whey!

Click here for more information about Chestnutt’s farm.

12noon to 1pm - Cookery Demo with Ian Orr from Bushmills Townhouse at Main Street Car Park

Nestled in the captivating town of Bushmills, a short distance from the iconic Giant’s Causeway, Bushmills Townhouse offers an exquisite blend of luxury suites and superb dining.

Click here to find out more about Bushmills Townhouse

 2pm - 2:30pm: Paula McIntyre and Lir Whiskey (The Courthouse Demo Kitchen)

Paula will collaborate with Lir Whiskey in the Taste Causeway Cookery Theatre to create a whiskey cocktail paired with a whiskey inspired dessert.

Surrounded by nature and steeped in history, there could be no better setting to create whiskey than amongst the mountains and valleys in the Glens of Antrim overlooking the Irish Sea.

The whiskey takes its name from the mythical tale ‘The Children of Lir’

Click here for more information about Lir Whiskey

2:30pm to 3:30pm - Cookery Demo with Niall McGinn from Dundarave Estate at Sharvagh House 

3pm - 3:30pm: Basalt Gin and Taylor Yates (Retail Space in The Courthouse)

3:30pm - 4pm: Paula McIntyre and Moyletra Moileds (The Courthouse Demo Kitchen)

Paula will be joined in the Taste Causeway Cookery Theatre by Davud Scott from Moyletra Moileds to showcase and tell the story of the amazing Moilie Beef.

The Scott family have been farming at Moyletra Farm for just over 140 years. They have long been besotted with the Irish Moileds and are dedicated to help ensure the survival of this rare and special breed of cattle. The Scott's pedigree Moilies live happy outdoor lives thriving on a diet of pasture and foraged treats. Being slowly matured and grass fed, Irish Moiled beef is in a class of its own for its distinctive taste and texture.

Click here to find out more information about Moyletra Moileds

3.45pm to 4.45pm – Cookery demo with Sean McLaughlin from Fullerton Arms. Sharvagh House

The Fullerton Arms & Guesthouse is located in the heart of Ballintoy on the stunning north coast of Ireland. There are a range of recently refurbished ensuite bedrooms with all the amenities you could possibly to ensure you have a comfortable and memorable stay. The Fullerton Arms serves traditional Irish cuisine using the best local produce for you to enjoy after a day spent exploring the local area.

Click here to find out more about Fullerton Arms

4pm - 4:30pm: Demo and Tasting with The Chocolate Manor (Retail Space, The Courthouse)

Producing luxurious, hand-crafted chocolate, personalised for you is only a small, but delicious, part of what the team do at the award winning Chocolate Manor in Castlerock. As well as creating unique and indulgent treats, they also offer a range of experiences that reveal the mysteries of the wonderful world of chocolate.

The Chocolate Manor run scheduled sessions or you can book yourself in for a unique and personal experience. If you stop by when they’re making chocolate, you’ll be able to watch them at work. If you just want some delicious artisan goodies, they also have a Chocolate Shop and Artisan Food Emporium that is, quite simply, handcrafted heaven.

Click here for more information about The Chocolate Manor 

Sunday 6^th October

12noon - Meet the Maker with Graham Watts from Causeway Coffee in the Visitor Information Centre

12noon to 1pm - Cookery Demo with Ian Orr from Bushmills Townhouse at Sharvagh House 

1.15pm to 2.15pm – Cookery demo with Craig Garrot from Portrush Atlantic Hotel at Sharvagh House 

At Portrush Atlantic Hotel guests can experience complete comfort and relaxation in beautiful surroundings with all the local amenities and sights within easy reach.

The Port Kitchen & Bar serves the finest local produce and offers a wide choice of foods from local specialities to international cuisine.

Click here to find out more about Portrush Atlantic Hotel

1:30pm - 2pm: Paula McIntyre and The Lamb Van (The Courthouse Demo Kitchen)

Paula will be joined in the Taste Causeway Cookery Theatre by  Wendy Dempster from The Lamb Van for a cookery demo and Producer’s Chat featuring seasonal lamb dishes perfect for Autumn.

The Lamb Van’s delicious high-quality, grass-fed and incredibly delicious NIFQA lamb are ethically reared on the Dempster’s farm near Ballymoney.

They sell fresh lamb cuts direct from the farm and via their online shop. They can also be found at many events serving up contemporary street food made from their pasture raised lamb from their converted horsebox.

Click here for more information about The Lamb Van

2pm - 2:30pm: Irish Coffee Demo and Producer talk with Causeway Coffee (Retail Space, The Courthouse)

Join Graham from Causeway Coffee for an Irish Coffee Demo using their award winning range of coffees.

Causeway Coffee takes great pride in roasting only the very best ethically-sourced premium coffee beans sourced from South and Central America, Asia and Africa.

Causeway Coffee run regular Home Barista Courses so that whether you have an automatic bean to cup machine or a cafetiere you can learn how to make that perfect coffee for friends, family and yourself.

Click here for more information about Causeway Coffee.

2:30pm - 3pm: North Coast Cocktails Demo (Main Street, Bushmills)

3:45pm - 4:15pm: Paula McIntyre and North Coast Cocktails Demo (Main Street, Bushmills)

Join Ashley from North Coast Cocktails in Main Street Car Park at 2:30pm for some cocktail demos.  Ashley will be joined by Paula McIntyre at 3:45pm for lots more cocktail making and recipe inspiration.

Turn your special event into an unforgettable celebration with North Coast Cocktails, who will deliver the ultimate cocktail experience right to your doorstep with their mobile cocktail bar service. Their expert mixologists will ensure that your guests are delighted with each sip.  At their interactive Cocktail Classes North Coast Cocktail’s will teach you how to make cocktails at home or in your garden in a fun and relaxed environment!

 Click here for more information about North Coast Cocktails.

2:45pm – 3:15pm: Paula McIntyre and Basalt Gin (The Courthouse Demo Kitchen)

Paula McIntyre in partnership with Basalt Gin  will showcase their wonderful spirit collection. Join them in the Taste Causeway Cookery Theatre for tastings, cocktail ideas and inspiring tips on how to use the spirits in seasonal recipes.  

Created a stone’s throw from the Giant’s Causeway, Giants Basalt Rock Gin is the epitome of controlled chaos. They take basalt purified water from their own 600ft well, use the most advanced distilling technology and apply molecular-level precision to create an unparalleled three-dimensional gin.

Click here for more information about Basalt Gin 

3pm - 3:45pm: Irish Black Butter (Retail Space, The Courthouse)

Join Alastair from Irish Black Butter to sample his award winning product.

Founder Alastair Bell has put his own modern twist on the traditional black butter, and created an Irish version perfect for fine food enthusiasts, home cooks, chefs and international visitors alike. A truly delicious product, Irish Black Butter is a non dairy rich spicy apple conserve which can be used to cook, bake, spread and mix.

Click here for more information about Irish Black Butter

3pm – 3:45pm: Broighter Gold (Retail Space, The Courthouse)

Join Leona from Broighter Gold Rapeseed Oil to taste their range of multi award winning rapeseed oils and infused rapeseed oils produced on the family farm outside Limavady.

Click here to find out more about Broighter Gold Rapeseed Oil

4pm – 4:30pm: Mussenden Sea Salt (Retail Space, The Courthouse)

Join Claire from  Mussenden Sea Salt for tastings of her range of pure natural sea salt harvested by hand from the world-famous Causeway Coast.
Produced by the sparkling clean waters of the Atlantic Ocean, Mussenden sea salt is carefully harvested using age-old traditions, resulting in a strong and pure taste, yet delicate in texture.

Click here for more information about Mussenden Sea Salt 

Whiskey Tour & Tastings at Bushmills Distillery

Friday 4th (10:30am to 3pm), Saturday 5^th (10am-3.30pm) and Sunday 6^th (11am to 3:30pm)

Of course, no Bushmills festival would be complete without paying homage to its world-renowned whiskey. Visitors can enjoy special tours and tastings at the historic Bushmills Distillery, where they’ll get to experience the craftsmanship behind Northern Ireland’s favourite tipple.

Click here to find out more about Bushmills Distillery Tours.

Sunrise ‘Catch your Breakfast’ Boat Tour with Causeway Boats

North Pier, Portrush Harbour

Friday 4th and Saturday 5^th 6.30am-10.30am

For those seeking a unique adventure, Causeway Boats will be offering a special Salmon and Whiskey Boat Tour, taking visitors along the rugged coastline to discover the local fishing traditions and stunning views of the Causeway Coast and showcasing the deep connection between the sea, the land, and the local produce that defines this region. Breakfast will include a Hot Whiskey and savoury scone with hot smoked salmon, along with your “catch of the day”. Pre-book at Causeway Boats Website.

Click here to find out more about Causeway Boats.

Bushmills Inn - Innkeepers Salmon & Whiskey Menu

Friday 4th October, 7pm to 10pm

3 course dinner with the dishes inspired by local salmon & whiskey. £45 per person, with the option to add on our specially created St Columb’s Cooler cocktail or a Bushmills Whiskey Flight. Pre-book by telephoning 028 2073 3000. Live music all weekend in the Gas Bar 9.30pm11.30pm.

A Celebration of Tradition, Taste, and Community

The Bushmills Salmon and Whiskey Festival is more than just a celebration of food and drink; it’s a testament of the rich traditions and community spirit of the Causeway Coast.

Taste Causeway members, with their commitment to local, sustainable, and high-quality products, will ensure that you taste the best of what the Causeway Coast has to offer!