Bushmills
12 Years Old
- 40
- 12 Years Old
- 70cl
- Taste: 2
- Irish
Bushmills Distillery is located in Bushmills, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Distilling in the village dates back to 1608, when the area was given a licence by King James I, to distill whiskey. This makes them the world's oldest recorded, licensed distillery. Bushmills continues to produce whiskey over 400 years later, thanks to the generations that have skillfully passed down their experience and craft. The company was established in 1784 by...
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Bushmills Distillery is located in Bushmills, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Distilling in the village dates back to 1608, when the area was given a licence by King James I, to distill whiskey. This makes them the world's oldest recorded, licensed distillery. Bushmills continues to produce whiskey over 400 years later, thanks to the generations that have skillfully passed down their experience and craft.
The company was established in 1784 by Hugh Anderson, and over the years it has changed hands several times. Diageo, the largest alcoholic drinks company in the world took over in 2005. They maintained ownership until 2014, when Proximo Spirits took up ownership. As well as producing blends, Bushmills also distill single malt Irish whiskey using their copper pot stills.
The Bushmills 12 Year Old is a marriage of single malts matured for a minimum of 12 years in hand-selected Oloroso Sherry Butts and Bourbon Barrels, including a finish of six months in Marsala Wine Barriques from Sicily. These dark, sweet Italian fortified wine casks impart further succulent spiced dried fruit notes and a decadent honey sweetness.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Chestnut.
Nose - A full-bodied intriguing aroma of dried fruits, spices with sweet, candied apple.
Taste - Creamy on the palate with notes of rich honey, spiced fruit and caramelised brown sugar, with a distinct nutty malt character.
Finish - Strong and slightly dry, the complexity of the flavours linger on the palate with hints of warming ginger and spiced pear.
The company was established in 1784 by Hugh Anderson, and over the years it has changed hands several times. Diageo, the largest alcoholic drinks company in the world took over in 2005. They maintained ownership until 2014, when Proximo Spirits took up ownership. As well as producing blends, Bushmills also distill single malt Irish whiskey using their copper pot stills.
The Bushmills 12 Year Old is a marriage of single malts matured for a minimum of 12 years in hand-selected Oloroso Sherry Butts and Bourbon Barrels, including a finish of six months in Marsala Wine Barriques from Sicily. These dark, sweet Italian fortified wine casks impart further succulent spiced dried fruit notes and a decadent honey sweetness.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Chestnut.
Nose - A full-bodied intriguing aroma of dried fruits, spices with sweet, candied apple.
Taste - Creamy on the palate with notes of rich honey, spiced fruit and caramelised brown sugar, with a distinct nutty malt character.
Finish - Strong and slightly dry, the complexity of the flavours linger on the palate with hints of warming ginger and spiced pear.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig