Bushmills
16 Years Old
- 40
- 16 Years Old
- 70cl
- Taste: 3
- 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.
Bushmills 16 Year Old is a marriage of single malts matured for at least 16 years in hand-selected Oloroso sherry butts and bourbon barrels, then finished in port pipes for up to a year. This triple casking transforms the colour to a beautiful ruby red. It adds layers of juicy sun-ripened dark fruit and berries, complex almond nuttiness and a treacly vanilla spice.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Ruby red.
Nose - The robustness of the three woods is immediately evident with big aromas of treacle toffee intermingling with sweet spice accents of cinnamon and nutmeg.
Taste - Robust flavours of caramelised peaches and mango marry notes of toasted almonds and walnuts, giving exceptional depth and complexity.
Finish - Layered and lingering, initial notes of concentrated jammed berries lead to a silky milk chocolate finish.
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.
Bushmills 16 Year Old is a marriage of single malts matured for at least 16 years in hand-selected Oloroso sherry butts and bourbon barrels, then finished in port pipes for up to a year. This triple casking transforms the colour to a beautiful ruby red. It adds layers of juicy sun-ripened dark fruit and berries, complex almond nuttiness and a treacly vanilla spice.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Ruby red.
Nose - The robustness of the three woods is immediately evident with big aromas of treacle toffee intermingling with sweet spice accents of cinnamon and nutmeg.
Taste - Robust flavours of caramelised peaches and mango marry notes of toasted almonds and walnuts, giving exceptional depth and complexity.
Finish - Layered and lingering, initial notes of concentrated jammed berries lead to a silky milk chocolate finish.
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