Bushmills
7.8

Bushmills

10 Years Old

ABV 40%

After years of being overshadowed by its older wood finished cousins, this 10 Years Old is finally coming into its own.

Peter Mulryan

Specification

Bushmills

Brand

Bushmills

Bottler

10 Years Old

Expression

Single Malt

Type

10

Age (Years)

2004

Year of Bottling

40%

ABV

Northern Ireland

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Peter Mulryan

Taster

Nose: Very lightly scented with nutty ice cream and sherry.

Palate: Rich dried fruit and chewy toffee, quite a mouth filling shock after the very delicate nose.

Finish: Fudgy.

Comment: After years of being overshadowed by its older wood finished cousins, this 10 Years Old is finally coming into its own.

Score: 8

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Malty, toasted meal. Hint of cream, slight grassy/vegetal edge, cocoa powder, light citrus. Floral.

Palate: Clean, light and spicy. Apricot to start, then toast, cereal. Some chalky notes, nutty oak.

Finish: A burst of soft fruit, flowers.

Comment: Light and clean, delivers well on the palate.

Score: 7.5

7.8
Overall Score

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