A luscious single malt aged for 1 year in port wine casks
£80.00
Who makes it?
Is it a marketing myth that Bushmills is the oldest working distillery in Ireland or is it a fact? What is for ure is that the first official license for Bushmills was granted in 1784... not 1608. But who can tell how long distilling had been common here at Bushmills without official permission?
Triple distillation is the open secret of Bushmills Distillery that makes its Whiskey unique and smooth. After Midleton Distillery Bushmills is the second biggest Irish distillery with an annual production capacity of 4.5 mio liters and stills are running seven days a week. After Jameson and Tullamore Dew Bushmills is worldwide the most famous and demanded Irish Whiskey.
How is it made?
Bushmills 16 year old single malt whiskey is aged for 16 years in a combination of Oloroso sherry and bourbon-seasoned casks, then matured for about 1 year in port wine barrels
What does it taste like?
Big and robust. Treacle toffee and sweet spice. Concentrated and full bodied. Caramelised fruits, port and toasted nuts