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
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
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
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
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