Bushmills 10 Year
Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Matured in Two Woods
40% ABV/80 Proof
$40 to $50
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What the Distillery Says:
Triple distilled from 100% malted barely and matured for a minimum of 10 years mainly in Bourbon-seasoned barrels, it has aromas of honey, vanilla and milk chocolate.
Nose: Fresh and zesty. Honey, ripe fruit.
Palate: Soft. Vanilla, milk chocolate and toasted wood.
Finish: Crisp and clean, gentle drying.
What Richard Says
Nose: This one is light and floral. There is also an odd mix of grass and cocoa. It’s a little like splashing Hershey’s cocoa powder on your face while cutting the lawn.
Palate: It’s kind of light and spicy with a backing sherry note. There is also something that tastes slightly burnt.
Finish: Delicate, smooth, and slightly creamy with a little oak at the end.
Comments: This is one of those whiskeys where I think it’s me not them. I know Bushmills didn’t change. I changed. I used to like this one a lot more than I do now. It’s not bad. It’s easily drinkable and not terribly expensive if you can find it around $40. I’ve just come to expect a little more from my whiskey than this one brings to table.
Rating: Average
What Gary Says
Nose: Subtle, floral with honey suckle, milk chocolate, a hint of apples.
Palate: Subtle sweet with malt, honey, vanilla, a hint of fruit.
Finish: Moderate in length, damp with honey and vanilla.
Comments: A very gentle and delicate single malt. Nothing objectionable, but nothing that has me wanting to pour another. I’ll bet I’d like this a lot more at a higher ABV, but wishes and nuts as they say.