Bushmills Black Bush

Bushmills Black Bush

Near the end of 2010, I became interested in single malt whisky, after a conversation with a friend. Many delectable tastings later, I decided to do some research on Irish Whiskey. Until that time, I had only tried Jameson, and I still have an ufinished bottle of the 12 year Special Reserve, which is very nice. I wanted something reasonably...

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Bushmills Black Bush

_This is an abbreviated version of a post that will be published on my blog tomorrow_ I take jabs at Irish whiskey all the time, but I don't really worry about offending anyone, since, as far as I can tell, the Irish don't get offended. Or, at least not by a silly French-Canadian like me. Jocularity aside, I've always found Irish whiskey...

Score 84/100

Bushmills Black Bush

About 3 years ago I purchased a bottle of Black Bush after being acquainted with this fine whiskey at a local pub. At the time, I consumed a few drams, without really giving it much attention or appreciation. I tucked the bottle away in a storage container in my basement, leaving it as a last resort, or for guests who prefer imbibing Irish...

Score 88/100

Bushmills Black Bush

Bushmills Black Bush was surely a treat when compared to your average blended whiskies. The force of barley is strong in this one. Something had shook this blend of malt and grain in a good way. Either it was the wind that shook the barley, like in the title of that good Irish movie. Or maybe it was the maturing of 7 years in Spanish Oloroso...

Score 77/100