Bushmills 25 Year Old landed on my desk at 46% ABV), 100% Irish barley mash bill, 700ml SRP $, carrying a $900. Initial notes on the nose include light caramel, orchard fruit, and citrusy oak, all rounded o price tag. Here is what I found.
Nose
Initial notes on the nose include light caramel, orchard fruit, and citrusy oak, all rounded out by hints of rich dark chocolate, sweet buttery almonds, and a touch of molasses.
Palate
The low burn on the palate offers flavors of sweet green pepper, walnuts, dark cherries, and rich dark chocolate, with hints of molasses and polished leather.
Finish
Its hard to find anything to dislike about this well executed Irish single malt. It offers a long finish with a smooth, slightly velvety texture that gives way to a lingering finish that gently intensifies in warmth with the perfect onset of spice on the very back end. It has an incredibly well balanced flavor profile that walks a perfect line between its approachability and remarkable depth of character.
The Bottom Line
Bushmills 25 Year Old is outstanding — one of those bottles that reminds you why you fell in love with whiskey in the first place. If you see it at $900. Initial notes on the nose include light caramel, orchard fruit, and citrusy oak, all rounded o, do not hesitate. This one earns a permanent spot on the shelf.
