Bushmills 12 Year Old Single Malt is a full-bodied, deep amber Irish whiskey that is both complex and approachable, triple distilled from 100% malted barley and bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV).
It is matured for a minimum of 11 years in former sherry casks and bourbon casks, then combined and finished for six to nine months in Marsala wine casks, creating a whiskey rich in dried fruit and nut flavours. Bushmills is made at the Old Bushmills Distillery in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, which holds a licence dating to 1608, making it the world's oldest licensed whiskey distillery.
Triple distillation produces a lighter, more refined spirit that takes well to cask maturation. Here the bourbon casks bring vanilla and caramel, the sherry casks add dried fruit and rich sweetness, and the Marsala finish deepens the fruit and nut character.
Floral and fruity, with a drop of pear and pineapple and a distinct nutty malt character, it is an excellent complement to salty and savoury charcuterie boards or a decadent Boulevardier.
A classic from the world's oldest licensed distillery, it makes a dependable gift.
Marsala is a fortified wine from Sicily, and casks that held it lend a rich, nutty sweetness and dried fruit to a whiskey finished inside them.
Single malt Irish whiskey is made from 100% malted barley at a single distillery, and Bushmills is one of the few Irish distilleries with a long tradition of single malt.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Floral and fruity, with pear and pineapple.
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Palate: Dried fruit and nuts, with nutty malt.
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Casks: Vanilla and caramel from bourbon, dried fruit from sherry and Marsala.
Specifications
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Producer: Old Bushmills Distillery
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Style: Single Malt Irish Whiskey, triple distilled
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Age: 12 years
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Cask / Finish: Sherry and bourbon casks, 6-9 months in Marsala casks
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Proof / ABV: 80 proof (40% ABV)
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Region: County Antrim, Northern Ireland
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat with a charcuterie board, or mix a Boulevardier. It pairs with salty, savoury cured meats, nuts or dried fruit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is it finished?
Six to nine months in Marsala wine casks.
How is it distilled?
Three times, from 100% malted barley.
How old is the distillery?
Its licence dates to 1608, the world's oldest for whiskey.
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