Bushmills Irish Black Bush Whiskey

Description

Whiskey: Bushmills Irish Black Bush

This triple-distilled, bottle of Irish heritage won the top prize in its category at the World Whiskies Awards.

Size: 750mL

Proof: 80 (40% ABV)

Origin: Ireland

Distillery: Bushmills Distillery

A rich, dark, Irish blend, Black Bush contains a high proportion of triple-distilled single malt, aged in Oloroso sherry casks for around eight to 10 years before marriage with the grain.

Bushmills Irish Black Bush Whiskey Tasting Notes

Nose: Baking spices, apple, a hint of grain, and earthiness.

Palate: Sherry flavor, with hints of cinnamon, honey, some pears, nuttiness, and a bit of smoke and wood.

Finish: Medium-length with a bit of bite, grains, and sherry tannins.

Distillery Information

Bushmills Distillery is a distillery in Bushmills, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. As of December 2014, it was in the process of transitioning from ownership by Diageo plc to Jose Cuervo. All of the whiskey bottled under the Bushmills whiskey brand is produced at the Bushmills Distillery and uses water drawn from Saint Columb’s Rill, which is a tributary of the River Bush.