Skip to main content

Bushmills

fruity malty
4
(1)€86Ireland, Single Malt

Flavours

Whisky character

Fresh
Warm
Mild
Full
Smooth
Spicy

Taste mentions

Facts

In 1890, the Bushmills distillery operated its own steamship to carry Irish whisky across the Atlantic and into Asian ports. That spirit of export and adventure lives on in the Steamship Collection. This sherry cask single malt delivers plum and honey upfront, with vanilla sweetness and a thread of spice running underneath. The finish is malty and warm, with a faint floral lift. It drinks beautifully neat, straightforward and satisfying in the way only a well-made Irish single malt can be.

Compare prices

No shops found to compare.

Good alternatives

Reviews

4 /5

1 reviews

1 star
2 star
3 star
4 star
5 star

What do you think?

About the distillery

Distillery

Bushmills

Bushmills is a well-known Irish whiskey distillery located in the village of Bushmills, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The distillery was founded in 1608, making it one of the older licensed distilleries in the world. The whiskey produced by Bushmills is triple-distilled, which gives it a smooth and mellow flavor. The distillery uses local water from the River Bush, which is known for its purity and distinctive taste. Bushmills offers a range of whiskeys, including the classic Bushmills Original, which is aged for at least 3 years in oak casks. They also produce the Bushmills Black Bush, which is aged in sherry casks for added complexity and richness.

3.7Average rating

33Whiskies on Distilld

Flag of IrelandIreland

Most popular whiskies from Bushmills

About the Bushmills

Bushmills is a single malt Irish whisky from the Bushmills distillery on the north Antrim coast of Ireland. It belongs to the Steamship Collection, a range named after the SS Bushmills. The distillery's own ship that carried whisky to Philadelphia, New York, and Asian ports back in 1890. This expression is finished in sherry casks, which deepen the fruity character that Bushmills is known for. Plum and fresh fruit lead on the nose, layered with honey and vanilla. The palate is malty and sweet, with floral notes and a gentle spice that keeps things lively. A hint of licorice and wood rounds out the finish. The sherry influence also brings a soft, dried-fruit sweetness that lingers into the aftertaste. Grain notes emerge with a little time in the glass, adding depth to the overall profile. Bushmills holds a unique place in Irish whisky history. The distillery traces its roots to 1608, when a royal licence was granted to distil in the area. Making it one of the oldest licensed whisky-producing sites in the world. The current buildings date from a swift rebuild after a fire in 1885. Over the centuries, the distillery has refined its triple-distillation process to produce a notably smooth and approachable spirit. At 40% ABV, Bushmills from the Steamship Collection is approachable without being thin. The sherry cask influence adds body and richness to the lighter, triple-distilled character typical of the distillery. Pour it neat to get the full fruit and malt profile.