Bushmills 21 years old Single Malt Irish Whiskey 70 cl 40%

Twenty-one years in the dark, three different cask types and enough patience to see it all through. Bushmills 21 Year Old is the distillery's most ambitious permanent release.

Expert Review

Bushmills 21 Year Old is an Irish Single Malt Whiskey matured in Bourbon, Oloroso Sherry and Madeira casks, bottled at 40%.

The whiskey begins its journey in Bourbon casks, moves to Oloroso Sherry casks, and finishes with a final period in Madeira casks, a three-stage process that is unusual even for a single malt of this age. The extra two years on Madeira add a light wine-driven sweetness that sits on top of the classic Bushmills style.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dried fruit, honey and a touch of nuts, with a light wine-driven undertone.

Palate

Rich and full, with caramel, dark chocolate and ripe raisins.

Finish

Long and warm, with a lingering sweetness from the Madeira cask.

Specifications

Name: Bushmills 21 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Distillery: Bushmills
Region/Country: County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Type: Irish Single Malt Whiskey
Age: 21 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Oloroso Sherry, Bourbon & Madeira casks
EAN no.: 5055966830036

Flavour Profile

Rich · Wine-driven · Full-bodied · Nutty · Sweet

Did You Know?

Bushmills 21 Year Old is one of the few Irish single malts matured across three different cask types in sequence, including a rare Madeira finish, before bottling.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bushmills 21 Year Old

What does Bushmills 21 Year Old taste like?

It offers dried fruit, honey and nuts on the nose, a rich, full palate of caramel and dark chocolate, and a long, warm finish with Madeira sweetness.

Is Bushmills 21 Year Old worth it?

The three-stage cask maturation with a rare Madeira finish and 21 years of ageing make it one of Bushmills' most ambitious permanent releases.

Is Bushmills 21 Year Old peated or smoky?

No, Bushmills does not distil with peat, and this expression is pure in its fruity, wine-driven profile.

How should Bushmills 21 Year Old be served?

Best at room temperature in a tulip glass, without ice, so the complex fruit and wine notes can unfold fully.

What makes the Madeira finish special?

Madeira casks are rarely used in Irish whiskey, and the final two years on the cask add a wine-driven sweetness that sets this expression apart from other Bushmills bottlings.

Does Bushmills 21 Year Old make a good gift?

Yes, the age and rare cask combination make it a striking gift for the experienced whiskey collector.