The County Antrim based Bushmills Distillery, has announced
the launch of the fourth series of releases from its limited-edition Causeway
Collection.
The Bushmills 2023 Causeway Collection, which has been
curated by Master Blender, Alex Thomas, is comprised of nine cask-finished
Irish single malt whiskeys, ranging from 10 to 23 years of age.
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| The Bushmills 2023 Causeway Collection |
The new releases were all initially matured in a combination of Oloroso Sherry butts and Bourbon barrels, before undergoing a separate period of finishing in a variety of casks.
The Bushmills 2023 Causeway Collection is comprised of;
10 Year Old Sauterenes Casks (58.8% ABV)
10 Year Old Plum Brandy Casks (59.6% ABV)
12 Year Old New American Oak Casks (46% ABV)
18 Year Old Cuvée Casks (50.2% ABV)
18 Year Old Spanish Brandy Casks (54.3% ABV)
21 Year Old Vermouth Casks (50.7% ABV)
21 Year Old Grand Cru Casks (51.1% ABV)
2010 Cognac Casks (53.8% ABV)
1999 New American Oak Casks (50.1% ABV)
A new bottle and pack design has been revealed for the
collection, which is said to complement the beauty and excellence of the
whiskey within. Their understated and timeless elegance comes as a bold statement
by Bushmills in the realm of prestige single malts.
Commenting on the launch, Alex Thomas, Bushmills Master
Blender, said: “I have a passion for unusual wood and reimagining a traditional
single malt which makes this collection a particularly exciting one to share.
I’m obsessed with uncovering the untold secrets and character of these casks
and this series is the perfect marriage of Bushmills timeless experience with
fresh thinking and innovation. These sensational whiskeys deliver bold, untold
waves of flavours that pay homage to the mythical heritage and natural
landscape of Bushmills. We are delighted to share this very special collection
with whiskey lovers all over the world.”
Bottles from the Bushmills 2023 Causeway Collection, will
be available later this month from specialist retailers. RRP’s ranging from €100
to €450.
Posted by Steve Rush