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Posts tagged ‘Bushmills’

9
Apr

Review: Bushmills Red Bush Irish Whiskey

Bushmills Red Bush Irish Whiskey was released in the US March 2017, just in time for St. Patrick’s Day.  It is a blend of triple distilled Irish single malt whiskey made from 100% malted barley and water drawn from Saint Columbs Rill, a tributary of the River Bush, and Irish grain whiskey.  Bushmills Red Bush is matured exclusively in first fill bourbon casks for a minimum of four years.  This contrasts to Bushmills Black Bush which is matured in Oloroso sherry casks.  Read more »

5
Feb

Review: Bushmills Original Irish Whiskey

Bushmills Original Irish Whiskey is a blend of their triple distilled malt whiskey made from 100% malted barley, water drawn from Saint Columbs Rill, a tributary of the Bush River, and a lighter grain whiskey that has been aged for 5 years.  The history of Bushmills dates back to April 1608 when King James 1 granted land owned and Governor of the town of Bushmills, Sir Thomas Phillips a license to distill.  In the small town of Bushmills settled on the banks of the Bush River you will find the oldest working distillery in Ireland.  This is where Bushmills Original Irish Whiskey is produced.  Read more »