Bushmills Black Bush Irish Whisky
A rich and smooth Irish blend with a high proportion of sherry cask-matured malt whiskey, offering intense fruity notes and a balanced sweetness.
Bushmills Black Bush is a premium blended Irish whiskey renowned for its distinctive character and smoothness. It features a high percentage (around 80%) of triple-distilled single malt whiskey that has been aged for approximately 8-10 years in Oloroso sherry casks. This is expertly blended with a lighter, sweet grain whiskey. The result is a rich, full-bodied whiskey with deep, dark fruit notes and a remarkable balance between the sherry cask influence and the inherent smoothness of the Bushmills spirit. Its origins trace back to 1608, making Bushmills Distillery the oldest licensed whiskey distillery in the world, located in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Intense sherry sweetness with aromas of over-ripe grapes, light citrus, toffee, and a hint of peanut. Also noted are candied fruits (orange, lemon), raisins, prunes, and mild vanilla.
Palate: Soft and silky texture with a nutty character. Flavors of vanilla, milk bottle sweets, dried peels, chamomile tea, cinnamon sticks, red fruits (strawberry, raspberry), and a touch of cocoa.
Recognition
Irish Blend of the Year (2018) - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible
Gold Outstanding, Irish Whiskey - Blended (2013) - International Wine & Spirit Competition
Master, Irish Blended - Premium (2013) - The Irish Whisky Masters (The Spirits Business)
Gold Medal at the Bartender Spirits Awards (2022)
Food Pairings
Cheese: Pairs well with cheddar, brie, and camembert.
Chocolate: Complements dark and milk chocolate.
Fruits: Enjoy with dried fruits and red fruits.
Desserts: Good with chocolate cake and apple pie.
Serving Suggestions
Neat: To fully appreciate the complex flavors.
On the Rocks: Adding ice chills the whiskey and slightly softens the intensity.
With a splash of water: Can open up some of the aromas.
Interesting Facts
Bushmills is the oldest licensed whiskey distillery in the world, with origins dating back to 1608.
Black Bush features a high proportion of malt whiskey matured in Oloroso sherry casks.