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The Busker Whiskey

In the heart of Ireland, The Busker gathers three distillery styles under one name, blended, single malt and single grain, each set free to tell its own story. It's Irish whiskey insisting on several stories rather than one.

  • The Busker Single Grain Irish Whiskey bottle
    Item no.: 22227865463-10-28

    The Busker Single Grain is a creamy, approachable Irish whiskey, where maturation in both bourbon and marsala casks gives it a unique sweetness and depth.

    Expert Review

    The Busker 88.6 proof Single Grain Irish Whiskey is a Single Grain Irish Whiskey, bottled at 44.3%.

    The whiskey is matured in both bourbon casks and marsala casks, giving it a creamy character with a light sweetness from the marsala wine. The Busker range is known for showcasing the different styles of Irish whiskey individually, and this single grain edition nicely shows how soft and approachable grain whiskey can be.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    Creamy vanilla and a hint of dried fruit.

    Palate

    Soft and lightly sweet, with notes from the marsala wine.

    Finish

    Round and creamy.

    Specifications

    Name: The Busker Single Grain
    Distillery: The Busker
    Region/Country: Ireland
    Type: Single Grain Irish Whiskey
    Cask: Bourbon Cask + Marsala Cask
    ABV: 44.3%
    Size: 70 CL
    Other: 88.6 proof
    EAN no.: 8001110596072

    Flavour Profile

    Creamy · Lightly sweet · Vanilla-forward · Soft · Approachable

    Did You Know?

    The Busker range is named after the street performers ("buskers") found on the streets of Dublin.
    See our full range of Irish whiskey

    • 1pcs.
      41,50EUR
  • The Busker Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey bottle
    Item no.: 22227865463-10-29

    The Busker Single Pot Still pays tribute to the most classic and traditional style of Irish whiskey, where maturation in bourbon and sherry casks gives a spiced, full-bodied dram.

    Expert Review

    The Busker 88.6 proof Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey is a Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, bottled at 44.3%.

    The whiskey is matured in both bourbon casks and sherry casks, giving it a spiced depth with notes of dried fruit. Single Pot Still is the style most unique to Ireland, as it uses both malted and unmalted barley. The Busker range showcases this classic style in its purest form.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    Spice and dried fruit.

    Palate

    Full-bodied and spiced, with notes of sherry.

    Finish

    Long and warming.

    Specifications

    Name: The Busker Single Pot Still
    Distillery: The Busker
    Region/Country: Ireland
    Type: Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
    Cask: Bourbon Cask + Sherry Cask
    ABV: 44.3%
    Size: 70 CL
    Other: 88.6 proof
    EAN no.: 8001110596119

    Flavour Profile

    Spiced · Full-bodied · Dried fruit · Sherried · Warming

    Did You Know?

    Single Pot Still is a whiskey style made exclusively in Ireland, using a mix of malted and unmalted barley.
    See our full range of Irish whiskey

    • 1pcs.
      41,50EUR
   

About The Busker

The Busker is an Irish whiskey range produced at Royal Oak Distillery in Ireland, with separate releases within single malt, single grain and blended whiskey. For newcomers the range is a great way to explore the differences between Irish whiskey styles; for connoisseurs it's interesting that each style is aged and bottled separately rather than solely ending up in one combined blend, offering a rare insight into how the individual components taste on their own.

History & Background

The Busker was developed at Royal Oak Distillery with a clear ambition to showcase the full breadth of Irish whiskey production in one combined range, rather than focusing solely on a single style. By ageing and bottling single malt, single grain and blended whiskey separately, the distillery was able to demonstrate how the different methods affect the flavour. The approach has given The Busker a reputation as both an educational and enjoyable gateway into the diversity of Irish whiskey.

Production & Style

The three whiskey styles are distilled separately and matured in different cask types, including sherry and bourbon casks, before being blended into the final signature release.

Signature Style

Fruity, Spiced, Versatile
Dried fruit and light spice from the sherry casks are balanced by the grain whiskey's light sweetness – a blend uniting Irish whiskey's three traditions in one bottle.

Facts

DistilleryRoyal Oak Distillery
Founded2016
PronouncedDa Bas-ker
RegionCounty Carlow
CountryIreland
OwnerIllva Saronno
Official websitethebuskerwhiskey.com

Did You Know?

The Busker is one of very few Irish whiskeys combining all three classic Irish whiskey styles – single malt, single grain and single pot still – in one blend.

Like The Busker? You should also try:

Teeling, Green Spot and Jameson.