Bushmills 16 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey

"Bushmills 16 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey

Brand & History

Bushmills is one of Ireland's most historic whiskey brands, with a distilling tradition dating back to 1608. Produced at the Old Bushmills Distillery in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, the distillery is renowned for its expertise in crafting triple-distilled single malt Irish whiskeys with a smooth and elegant character.

Product

Bushmills 16 Year Old is a Single Malt Irish Whiskey matured for at least sixteen years in a combination of bourbon barrels and Oloroso sherry casks before being finished in Port wine pipes. This three-cask maturation creates a whiskey of exceptional depth, balancing rich fruit, spice, and oak with the signature smoothness of Bushmills.

Tasting Notes

The nose reveals aromas of ripe plum, raisins, honey, vanilla, toasted oak, and warm spices. The palate is rich and velvety, offering flavors of dark chocolate, dried fruits, caramel, roasted nuts, cinnamon, and red berries, followed by a long, elegant finish with notes of port wine sweetness, oak, and gentle spice.

Specifications

Region: County Antrim, Northern Ireland

ABV: 40%

Trivia

Port pipes are large casks that previously held Port wine from Portugal. When used to finish whiskey, they contribute notes of red berries, dried fruits, chocolate, and subtle sweetness, adding another layer of complexity without masking the spirit's character."