Name: Bushmills Original Irish Whiskey
Color: Light yellow
Nose: Cream, green grass, malt, lemon
Taste: Malt, flowers, citrus, white fruits
Bushmills Original Irish Whiskey is produced by the Old Bushmills Distillery located in Bushmills, County Antrim, North Ireland. The distillery was founded in 1784 but the bottle states 1608 because of when the license was granted. Some historian note that it could be as far back as 1276. Today in 2021, Case Cuervo owns the brand.
Bushmills Original is tripled distilled, 100% malted barley (blends), and bottled at 40% abv. I am not a big fan of Irish whiskey due to the creamy finish that most of them have but this one is surprisingly decent. The whiskey is light and has a fresh taste. It reminds me of Famous Grouse in lighter body flavor and the cost per bottle.
Other expressions: Black Bush, Red Bush, 10-year, 12-year, 16 year, 21 year, and 1608. I plan to move onto reviewing more Bushmills this year for future Irish reviews in March 2025.
Priced around $35 and good for a summer slugging whiskey, party gift, or a train ride in Ireland.
If you like it, drink it! – Chris
If you like it, drink it!
