Bushmills
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Bushmills

American Oak Finish

ABV 40%

I found it quite tough to really get into this – not very forthcoming on flavour.

Phoebe Calver

Specification

Bushmills

Brand

Bushmills

Bottler

American Oak Finish

Expression

Blended

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

40%

ABV

Northern Ireland

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Phoebe Calver

Taster

Nose: Relatively closed at first. Some light suntan lotion notes, orange zest, white grapes and elderflower cordial peeking through.

Palate: Still incredibly light here, a little more of the elderflower note, with honey drizzled and clean linen. Just a hint of nutmeg.

Finish: Short and all fades to slightly spiced linen cupboard.

Comment: I found it quite tough to really get into this – not very forthcoming on flavour.

Score: 7

Christopher Coates

Taster

Nose: Delicate orchard fruits. Sultana and honey, pear drop and plum flesh. Icing sugar and vanilla.

Palate: Very light bodied. Vanilla custard and green apple. Perhaps a touch of bisongrass and chamomile. With time, a little whipped cream, oat biscuit and orange zest.

Finish: Short and gently drying. The chamomile lingers.

Comment: A delicate and quaffable blend, but lacking complexity. The quiet one at the party.

Score: 7.1

7
Overall Score

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