Irish Whiskey

Bushmills Original

The Old Bushmills Distillery · County Antrim, Northern Ireland

Review and tasting notes

A honeyed, triple-distilled Irish whiskey.

Key facts

• Category: Irish Whiskey
• Distillery: The Old Bushmills Distillery
• Region: County Antrim, Northern Ireland
• ABV / Proof: 40% · 80 proof
• Age: ~5 years
• Typical price: $22-28

Tasting profile

• Nose: Sweet corn pudding, grape-heavy fruit parfait, baked pears, star fruit, honeydew melon
• Palate: Chocolate and toffee notes, sweet, oily, some slight smoke, big citrus
• Finish: Short but citrus-forward
• Best for: A honeyed, triple-distilled Irish whiskey