Since 1608, Bushmills has been pushed to pioneer and ideal the best Irish single malt whiskey. This philosophy ingrained deep inside Bushmills DNA has continued to encourage the event of among the world’s most revolutionary and prestigious Irish whiskeys.
The World Wooden sequence, developed by Bushmills Grasp Blender, Alex Thomas, is a status assortment of uncommon single malt Irish whiskeys which seamlessly weave custom with innovation. Important to the supply of world-leading whiskey is the usage of distinctive casks. Alex personally sources and hand-picks the casks from among the world’s best cooperages and winemakers, a few of whom have labored with Bushmills for generations. She provides, “We search the 4 corners of the world to search out precisely the suitable casks to convey again to our nook in Northern Eire”.
Following the launch of 15 & 21 Yr Previous Single Malt references in This fall of 2023, this new 12 Yr Previous Single Malt is the newest expression to hitch the World Wooden Sequence.
The distinguished new addition has been matured in first fill bourbon barrels from the Kelvin Cooperage in Louisville, Kentucky, USA for not less than 11 years, then rigorously completed in first and second fill Pedro Ximénez sherry butts from the legendary household owned Portuguese Tanoaria Palacoulo cooperage, often called Tacopal.
Alex passionately provides, “This single malt breaks the mould solely, the perfect expression of two top quality cask sorts ready to our rigorous requirements. Our first fill bourbon barrels add vibrant flavours of caramel, chocolate and apricot. Then, seasoned Pedro Ximénez casks layer on dried fruit notes and permit that sherry character to shine”.
Alex adopted a meticulously balanced ratio of first and second fill Pedro Ximénez casks to completely steadiness the sweetness of the wine, the spicy character of the European oak and the fragile fruity notes of Bushmills’ distinct home type. Alex provides, “We need to impart flavour slowly, so our ending lasts not less than a 12 months – longer than regular. It’s our method of making certain each drop of our single malt will get to work together with the bigger 500L Pedro Ximénez casks and soak up all these great wealthy fruit flavours.”
Bottled at 46% ABV, the luxuriously advanced flavour profile shines via in abundance. Sherry seasoning imparts notes of dried fruits and nutty undertones, whereas the usage of ex-bourbon barrels contributes aromas of candy vanilla, toasted oak and refined dustings of cinnamon. The dynamic duo of casks work in concord, marrying the core of Bushmills’ signature floral and fruity type with a novel twist. Alex describes this reference as “a single malt whiskey that wine drinkers will love – dry with all of the luscious pure sweetness, fruit and depth of flavour you’d anticipate. It has pretty vacation vibes, good for evenings shared with buddies.”
Bushmills 12 Yr Previous Single Malt from the World Wooden sequence is a GTR unique, accessible all through Asia Pacific Obligation Free shops from the top of October, priced at $70 for 700ml.
