Old Bushmills Distillery is not only a major employer and tourist attraction in the area but is recognised as a global brand for its Bushmills Irish Whiskey. Over the next 10 – 15 years, the company will invest approximately £3million of capital expenditure at the distillery each year, to build a total of 29 more warehouses, on 62 acres of agricultural land surrounding the existing site. This will double production capacity and allow the brand to expand into new markets. The investment also includes a new tourism and visitor centre.