ABV 46.2%
Bushmills Rum Cask 1997 (2022 Edition) - The Causeway Collection Single Malt Whiskey - £394.9
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A zingy, fruity sip that took me right to a warm beach.
Bethany Brown
Bushmills
Brand
Bushmills
Bottler
The Causeway Collection 1997 Rum Cask
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
46.2%
ABV
Northern Ireland
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Sweet liquorice and vanilla. Gentle tropical fruit notes of papaya and cantaloupe melon. Plain scones and strawberry preserve. A touch of fresh, pulpy orange juice.
Palate: Light-medium bodied. Tropical fruit salad served with a punchy syrup. Well-cooked sweet waffles with vanilla ice cream. Fresh mint and floral honey.
Finish: Medium, fading on mango and mint.
Comment: A zingy, fruity sip that took me right to a warm beach.
Score: 8.1
Taster
Nose: Chalk fruit drops, subtle rubber bands, old-fashioned sweet shop and old books. Petrichor, mandarin and porridge with honey. A whiff of violet and potpourri.
Palate: Light-medium bodied and easy drinking. Flapjack with dried pineapple and mango pieces. Cherry jam, orange sherbet, rice paper and icing sugar. Violet and grape-like notes – like Cognac.
Finish: Medium-short. On the icing sugar and candied orange.
Comment: Big, simple flavours reveal complexity with time on the palate.
Score: 8.2
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