Bushmills 10 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey (700ml)

The legendary Bushmills has offered a 10 year old for some time now, but only recently revamped the brand with a fancy new presentation. Fans will know Bushmills as the oldest licensed whiskey distillery in the world, dating all the way back to 1608! Their ten year old showcases a cask recipe from which all older expressions begin life (select bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks). Unpeated and distilled three times for purity and smoothness (most malts are distilled only twice), it's the gateway malt for newcomers to the Irish category. The style is light and Summery, with keynotes of vanilla, honey and sherry lending it to casual drinking or cocktails.

Other reviews... Absolutely superb whiskey showing great balance and the usual Antrim 19th century pace with its flavour development. The odd bottle of this I have come across over the last couple of years has been spoiled by the sherry involvement. But, this, as is usually the case, is absolutely spot on. 92.5 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2025-2026

...'Deep amber colour. Medium-bodied, with a silky mouth-feel. Some sweet citrus, mocha and vanilla flavours with floral hints of heather and lilac. Soft, elegant finish with an expanding warmth.'
-Gold Medal, The Worlds Spirits Championships, 1995.

'Nose: Very lightly scented with nutty ice cream and sherry. Palate: Rich dried fruit and chewy toffee, quite a mouth filling shock after the very delicate nose. Finish: Fudgy. Comment: After years of being overshadowed by its older wood finished cousins, this 10 year old is finally coming into its own. Rating: 8/10 -  whiskymag.com