Bushmills Original: Ireland's Reliable Entry-Level Blend — 1608 Heritage at £20
Bushmills Original is a Irish whisky made by Old Bushmills Distillery. ABV: 40% ABV. Age: NAS. Our expert rating is 7/10.
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Nose
Vanilla, fruity spice, hints of crème brûlée, orange and brown sugar — light and inviting
Palate
Gently warming, mouth-coating — honey sweetness with light citrus and vanilla, some find it grainy
Finish
Crisp, fresh, light spice — short but pleasant
Expert Review
7/10Triple-distilled blend from County Antrim's Old Bushmills Distillery (licensed 1608). Combines malt whiskey aged in ex-bourbon casks with grain whiskey. Gold at 2010 SF World Spirits Competition. A reliable, light entry-level Irish — best as a mixer or in Irish coffee. 40%.
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