Bushmills 16yr Single Malt Irish Whiskey

Bushmills 16yr Single Malt Irish Whiskey

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Buckle up. Bushmills Single Malt Whiskey 16 year old is is truly one of the great whiskeys of the world. Aged for about 15 years in a combination of Oloroso Sherry and bourbon-seasoned casks, and then finished for about 9 months in port wine pipes (large barrels unique to making port wine.) This single malt shows its layers of flavor, juicy fruits, nuts and spice, as well as a hint of ruby redness. It’s best enjoyed neat. Okay, maybe one small cube of ice to open it up.

Aged for a minimum of 16 years in a combination of Oloroso Sherry and Bourbon seasoned casks, then finished for several months in Port Wine barrels, Bushmills 16 Year Old is a unique maturation which imparts distinct notes of juicy fruits, nuts and spice, as well as a hint of ruby redness.

Best Irish Whiskey - Forbes, 2017