Bushmills Black Bush Blended Irish Whiskey 70 cl 40%

Bushmills Black Bush Blended Irish Whiskey 70 cl 40%

Larger proportion of malt whiskey in this one, which is aged in oloroso sherry casks. Dark golden color with a dark, spicy aroma. The taste is full of spices, coffee, mocha, caramel, flowers and vanilla. The alcohol is noticeable, but is nicely wrapped up by the cask. Long, slightly sweet aftertaste.

Distillery: Bushmills
Name: Black Bush
Age: NA
Type: Blended Irish Whiskey
Cask number/type: Sherry Cask
Alc. strength: 40 %
70 cl.
Other: Triple Distilled - Finest Blend

BLACK BUSH™

Larger proportion of malt whiskey in this one, which is aged in oloroso sherry casks. Dark, golden color with a dark, spicy aroma. On the palate, lots of spices, coffee, mocha, caramel, flowers and vanilla. The alcohol is noticeable, but is nicely wrapped up by the cask. Long, slightly sweet aftertaste.

With an intriguing flavour and a name to match, this is our special blend. It combines a uniquely high proportion of malt whiskey matured in former Oloroso Sherry casks with a sweet, batch-distilled grain whiskey. This unique recipe gives BLACK BUSH its rich fruity notes and deep intense character, balanced by a unique smoothness.
Nose: Big, full, rich fruitcake aroma. Intense Sherry sweetness, developing into dried fruit / raisin / Christmas cake notes.
Palate: Soft, silky texture with a nutty character.
Finish: Lingering sweetness. Remarkable balance between the power from Sherry-seasoned casks and the smoothness of the spirit.

BLACK BUSH™
1986 International Wine and Spirit Competition Silver Medal
1987 International Wine and Spirit Competition Silver Medal
1990 International Wine and Spirit Competition Silver Medal
1996 International Spirits Challenge Bronze Medal
1997 International Wine and Spirit Competition Gold Medal
2000 International Spirits Challenge Bronze Medal
2001 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Silver Medal
2002 International Spirits Challenge Bronze Medal
2003 International Spirits Challenge Bronze Medal
2004 International Spirits Challenge Silver Medal
2005 International Spirits Challenge Silver Medal
2005 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Silver Medal
2006 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Silver Medal
2006 International Wine and Spirit Competition Silver Medal
2007 International Wine and Spirit Competition Bronze Medal
2007 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Double Gold Medal
2007 International Spirits Challenge Bronze Medal
2008 International Wine and Spirit Competition Silver Medal (Best in Class)
2008 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Silver Medal
2009 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Silver Medal
2009 International Wine and Spirit Competition Silver Medal
2010 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Double Gold Medal
2010 Whisky Magazine World Whiskies Awards Best Irish Blended Whiskey (no age)
2010 International Spirits Challenge Silver Medal
2010 International Spirits Challenge Commended (Design and Packaging)
2010 The Spirits Business World Whiskey Masters Silver Medal
2011 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Gold Medal
2011 International Spirits Challenge Silver Medal
2011 The Spirits Business Irish Whiskey Masters Silver Medal
2011 International Wine and Spirit Competition Silver Medal


ABOUT BUSHMILLS™ IRISH WHISKEY

BUSHMILLS Irish Whiskey is hand crafted in small batches for a smooth taste at Ireland’s oldest working distillery, in Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland. The brand portfolio includes six award-winning whiskies: BUSHMILLS, BLACK BUSH™, BUSHMILLS 10 Year Old Single Malt, BUSHMILLS 16 Year Old Single Malt, BUSHMILLS 21 Year Old Single Malt and our anniversary edition, BUSHMILLS 1608.


Black Bush is made up of 80% malt whiskey and 20% grain whiskey, aged for "up to" seven years in Spanish oak seasoned with Oloroso sherry and American oak ex-bourbon barrels.

The Nose: Light, crisp and fruity. Clean malt notes, and juicy tart apples along with raisins and macerated cranberries. Behind those initial notes are subtler notes of slightly bitter grain, cocoa powder, dark chocolate, stewed fruits, and hints of almond cake. Tucked further back is a bit of greenish spice, burnt popcorn, and fresh cut oak.
The Palate: Airy yet chewy mouthfeel, quite sweet and a little empty to start, but quickly fills out with more raisins and stewed fruit. The nuttiness that was hinted at on the nose comes through more on the palate, roasted and salted almonds and walnuts. A mild wave of tannic, slightly bitter spice rounds off the palate, vanilla extract, coarse clove, nutmeg, a little cardamom, and unsweetened baker's chocolate at the end.
The Finish: Medium-ish. Tannic dark fruits, roasted nuts and those slightly bitter holiday spices hover about