Bushmills 10 Year Old 100cl

Bushmills 10 Year Old

Not a bad whisky at all, considering that my colleague Heiko and I drank a whole bottle (he 25%, me the rest) to celebrate an event going well. The next day, however, neither of us had a headache. I'm sure that counts for something? Anyway, the sherry this time around makes a much better impression that, say, two years back. Quite fruity and full....

Score 78/100

Bushmills 10 Year Old

This has grown on me. No peat, subtle,well made and good quality. Its not the most distinctive whiskey but it is one of my favorites. It is often my first whiskey of the night. Do try it.

Score 85/100

Bushmills 10 Year Old

The 10 Year Old single malt is matured in both bourbon barrels and Oloroso sherry casks. The colour is a medium honey (pretty much identical to the Original blend). On the nose, crisp malt, light honey, green apples, dry hay, anise and cardamom. That briny character is there, with the barley sugar. The too-young grain found in the Original blend...

Score 89/100

Bushmills 10 Year Old

Two of my good buddies are partial to blended Irish whiskey. They like it for its approachability and tend to shy away from whisk(e)y that is too complex. I picked this up to see if it would appeal to them, and it did. Nose: Vanilla, sherry, custard, cereals Taste: Floral, vanilla, banana, crème brulee Finish: dry, tannic, cheddah It's not easy...

Score 82/100