Bushmills 12 Year Old is a full-bodied single malt from the Old Bushmills Distillery in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, the world’s oldest licensed whiskey distillery. Triple-distilled from 100% malted barley, it’s matured for a minimum of 11 years in former sherry and bourbon casks, then finished for 6 to 9 months in Marsala wine casks, a maturation route that builds its rich dried fruit and nut character. Bottled at 40% ABV, it has won Silver at the San Diego International Spirits Competition (2024) and the International Wine and Spirit Competition (2023), placed third at the International Whisky Competition (2023), and was named a Top Whiskey of 2022 by Whiskey Advocate at 93 points.
CHARACTER
Pear: fruity brightness on the nose
Chocolate: dark chocolate on the palate
Dried Fruit: runs through the palate and finish
Hazelnut: nutty richness on the palate and finish
Malt: a distinct nutty malt character
TASTING NOTES
NOSE- Floral and fruity, with pear and pineapple and a distinct nutty malt character.
PALATE- Dark chocolate with dried fruit and hazelnut.
FINISH- Crisp and warm, with dried fruit and nut flavours.