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Bushmills is one of the most historically significant whiskey makers the world has ever known. Standing the test of time since 1608, whiskey has been consistently produced at the site of the Bushmills distillery for over 400 years, making it the oldest licensed whiskey distillery in the world.
So, with the treasure trove of whiskey-making insights collected over centuries and passed down from one generation to the next, it’s safe to say the Bushmills team distils more know-how and expertise into every bottle of whiskey than any other whiskey maker.
A Recipe for the Ages
This makes Bushmills Irish Whiskey the ideal choice the next time you’re looking to select a dram, not only due to its remarkable depth and complexity of flavour but also because you’re essentially indulging in a piece of whiskey history.
Bushmills 10 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey is triple distilled from 100 per cent malted barley and matured for a minimum of 10 years in former Sherry casks and bourbon-seasoned casks. The result is an extraordinary experience of sight, smell, and taste that you won’t forget.
Pouring from the label’s iconic bottle, you’ll first be struck by the velvety nature of the amber gold liquid contained within. On the nose, you’ll discover an opening of zesty citrus fruit accents, intertwined with Bushmills’ signature honey character, followed by lingering sweet aromas of fresh vanilla and creamy milk chocolate.
Taking a sip, you’ll discover sweet and mellow notes of vanilla, milk chocolate and fresh honeysuckle, all of which are balanced by delicate traces of toasted oak, rounded off with a crisp finish that dwindles gently on the palate.
The Test of Time
As Bushmills’ master distiller Colum Egan puts it, “We’re not good because we’re old, we’re old because we’re good.” Bushmills has certainly earned such bragging rights.
Whether you enjoy it neat, on the rocks, or with a small drop of still water to help coax out the incredible flavour, we can think of no more historic whiskey.
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