Bushmills Black Bush Blended Irish Whiskey 70 cl 40%

Bushmills Black Bush has won a host of international awards over the years, including Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition twice.

Expert Review

Bushmills Black Bush Blended Irish Whiskey is a Blended Irish Whiskey, bottled at 40%.

The whiskey has a higher proportion of malt whiskey than most other blends, matured in Oloroso sherry casks. Black Bush is made up of 80% malt whiskey and 20% grain whiskey, bottled after up to seven years of maturation in Spanish oak seasoned with Oloroso sherry and American oak ex-bourbon barrels. The colour is dark and golden with a dark, spiced nose. The palate offers plenty of spice, coffee, mocha, caramel, floral notes and vanilla. The alcohol is present, but nicely wrapped by the cask, and the finish is long and lightly sweet.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dark and spiced, with a rich fruitcake aroma.

Palate

Spice, coffee, mocha, caramel and vanilla.

Finish

Long and lightly sweet.

Specifications

Name: Bushmills Black Bush
Distillery: Bushmills
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Blended Irish Whiskey
Cask: Sherry Cask
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Other: Triple Distilled - Finest Blend
EAN no.: 5055966810069

Flavour Profile

Spiced · Coffee-forward · Caramel-sweet · Full-bodied · Elegant

Did You Know?

Black Bush has won numerous international awards, including Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in both 2007 and 2010.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bushmills Black Bush

What does Bushmills Black Bush taste like?

It offers spice, coffee, mocha, caramel and vanilla, with a long, lightly sweet finish.

How much malt whiskey is in Black Bush?

Black Bush is made up of 80% malt whiskey and 20% grain whiskey.

What casks is Bushmills Black Bush matured in?

Oloroso sherry casks and American oak ex-bourbon barrels.

What awards has Black Bush won?

Numerous international awards, including Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2007 and 2010.

Is Bushmills Black Bush a blended whiskey?

Yes, it is a Blended Irish Whiskey.

How is Bushmills Black Bush best enjoyed?

It is best enjoyed neat in a tulip glass.