The County Antrim based Bushmills Distillery, has today announced
the launch of a new permanent addition to its single malt range.
Bushmills 14 Year Old (40% ABV) is an Irish single malt whiskey,
which was initially matured in a combination of first and second-fill Bourbon barrels,
before being finished in Malaga wine casks.
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| Bushmills 14 Year Old |
This latest release which was created by Bushmills Master Blender, Alex Thomas, is said to deliver notes of sweet honey, vanilla, mandarin orange and warm spice on the nose, followed by notes of mango, pineapple, apricot, ginger, cinnamon, milk chocolate, vanilla, caramel, oak and floral notes on the palate.
Bushmills 14 Year Old, joins the brands 10, 16, and 21 Year
Old bottlings, as well as their 25 and 30 Year Old single malts which launched
in 2023.
Commenting on the launch. Alex Thomas, said: “I wanted to
step out of my comfort zone and create a really exciting taste experience for
every palate. It is unlike any other whiskey in our core range. Marrying the
bourbon cask with the Malaga wine adds layers of ripe fruit all working
together with honey, cinnamon, and milk chocolate. It oozes sunshine and
sweetness.”
Alex, went onto say: “Having followed the
evolution of this 14-year-old spirit, I knew its exceptional quality was
undeniable. I also have a lot of experience with Muscat of Alexandria, the
grape variety carefully chosen to produce the Malaga wine we use to season our
oak barrels. Wine lovers will know this is one of the oldest grapes in the
world and produces incredible flavour profiles. This is the perfect single malt
for whiskey explorers who have begun their single malt journey and are
curiously seeking out their next whiskey adventure.”
Bushmills 14 Year Old, will be available later this month
from specialist retailers in existing markets, for a RRP of $70.00.
Posted by Steve Rush