Vanilla, fruity spice, hints of crème brûlée, orange and brown sugar — light and inviting
Gently warming, mouth-coating — honey sweetness with light citrus and vanilla, some find it grainy
Crisp, fresh, light spice — short but pleasant
Bushmills Original — entry-level Irish blend from the 1608 distillery. Triple distilled. 40%. £20.
Vanilla and citrus nose. Honeyed grain palate. Crisp short finish. Reliable mixer.
Bushmills Original earns a 6 — a reliable, light entry-level Irish at £20. Best as a mixer or in Irish coffee. The 1608 heritage's accessible face.
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