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Bushmills Black Bush: 80% Malt in a Blend — The Dark Side of the World's Oldest Licensed Distillery

Name: Bushmills Black Bush: 80% Malt in a Blend — The Dark Side of the World's Oldest Licensed Distillery
Brand: Old Bushmills Distillery
Availability: InStock
Rating: 7.0 (1 reviews)

7 /10

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Distillery: Old Bushmills Distillery
Type: Irish
Age: NAS
ABV: 40% ABV
Price: £26.95

Bushmills Black Bush is a Irish whisky made by Old Bushmills Distillery. ABV: 40% ABV. Age: NAS. Our expert rating is 7/10.

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Tasting Notes

Nose

Rich dried fruit, raisins, mandarin orange, lychee, mango candy, sweet malty notes — the generous sherry influence immediately apparent

Palate

Warm spices, caramelised sugar, marzipan, round mouthfeel, apricot, crisp fruity sweetness from the triple-distilled malt, some tannic grip from the sherry wood

Finish

Pleasantly lingering — full-bodied, prominent sherry warmth with dried fruit carrying through, impressive depth for a £26 blend

Expert Review

7/10

From the world's oldest registered distillery licence (1608). An unusually malt-rich blend — up to 80% triple-distilled malt whiskey, matured predominantly in Oloroso sherry casks. The 'Black Bush' name refers to the dark, rich character imparted by the sherry maturation. One of the best-value sherry-influenced whiskeys available at any price point.