Bushmills
7.8

Bushmills

21 Years Old

ABV 40%

A delicious whisky. The sweetness and nuttiness of Bushmills whiskey and of Madeira are an enjoyable double-act. The whiskey has to work hard to avoid being upstaged.

Michael Jackson

Specification

Bushmills

Brand

Bushmills

Bottler

21 Years Old

Expression

Single Malt

Type

21

Age (Years)

40%

ABV

Northern Ireland

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson

Taster

Nose: Pronounced Madeira ' toffee' character.

Palate: Smooth, sweet, succulent. Marzipan. Glazed almonds.

Finish: Dusting of ginger.

Comment: A delicious whisky. The sweetness and nuttiness of Bushmills whiskey and of Madeira are an enjoyable double-act. The whiskey has to work hard to avoid being upstaged.

Score: 7

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: A lifted, perfumed fruit-filled nose, soft and pulpy, apricot yoghurt and crannachan (raspberry oats sugar and cream).

Palate: Starts sweet, soft and juicy starting with apricot ending up with redcurrant and cherry.

Finish: A very light smokiness.

Comment: Lovely balance. A whisky for those who like things on the fruity side.

Score: 8.5

7.8
Overall Score

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