Bushmills
Original
Whiskey from Ireland
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R110 nationwide
Delivery is within 1–2 business days to main centres and 3–4 business days to outlying areas.
Bushmills is home to the world’s oldest licensed whiskey distillery. Official records stretch back to 1608, when the area was granted its license to distil. Over 400 years later, whiskey is still being made in Bushmills, thanks to experience and craft passed down from generation to generation. We couldn’t make our whiskey anywhere but here. Our water, drawn from the River Bush, flows over beds of basalt rock. Bushmills is more than just a whiskey. It’s a village, where family, friends and neighbours work side by side at the distillery. As we often say, “without the village there would be no whiskey, and without the whiskey there would be no village”. Bushmills is named for the mills that dotted the town all along the River Bush. In the 1850s, the Crown imposed a tax on those distilling in Ireland through a tax on barley. Even then, malted barley was known throughout the world to make the finest whiskey, known as “pure malt” whiskey. When only malted barley is used in distillation, and made at a single distillery, you have the very definition of “single malt” whiskey. That tax, however, forever changed Irish whiskey, as almost every Irish whiskey distillery began substituting corn or other inferior grains for barley. Not Bushmills. To this day, Bushmills continues to distil single malt whiskey at the world's oldest licensed whiskey distillery.
Bushmills Original Irish Whiskey offers a delightful sensory experience, starting with its nose that greets you with light, fruity airs enhanced by a gentle wave of vanilla, deepening into richer, inviting scents. The palate follows with a honeyed sweetness and bright citrus notes, courtesy of the grain, leading into a warm, tingling sensation from the malt that's both comforting and complex. The finish is long and lingering, characterized by the robust flavours of pot still malt, providing a smooth and satisfying conclusion. This whiskey's blend of malt and grain whiskies matured in bourbon and sherry casks results in a versatile profile filled with fresh fruit and vanilla notes, making it a staple for whiskey lovers.
Nose:
The aroma of Bushmills Original is characterized by a light, fruity air blended with hints of vanilla, evolving into richer scents that set a welcoming tone.
Palate:
On the palate, it offers a honey-like sweetness complemented by citrus notes from the grain, which then transitions to a warm, tingling sensation from the malt. This combination creates a smooth and approachable profile, making it an ideal starting point for those new to Irish whiskey.
Finish:
The finish is long and lingering, primarily influenced by the pot still malt, leaving a lasting impression that is both pleasant and memorable.