The Bushmills Private Reserve Collection is a new series of small batch single malts hand selected with unique cask finishes, born from the original Irish single malt tradition that Bushmills pioneered.
This 12 Year Old single malt Irish whiskey is first matured in carefully selected bourbon barrels and oloroso sherry casks before finishing in tequila casks from Jalisco, Mexico.
98 Proof / 47.5% ABV
PRIMARY
American Oak barrels from Kelvin Cooperage
Spanish oak Oloroso Sherry butts from Antonio Páez Lobato cooperage
SECONDARY
A combination of oak añejo and reposado tequila casks originating from Jalisco, Mexico.
TASTING NOTES
Creamy butterscotch leads into spiced vanilla complemented with a hint of black olive, anise and toasted oak. The legendary Bushmills malt is immediately evident with apples and sweet melon leading to a long warming vanilla entwined with anise and cinnamon finish.