Single Malt

Bushmills is expanding its World Wood Series with an 18-year-old single malt, which complements the previous series of twelve, fifteen and twenty-one-year-old bottlings. The Irish whiskey initially matured for at least 17 years in bourbon barrels and Oloroso sherry butts before receiving its final maturation in rare Colheita port casks. Colheita refers to a single vintage port that is made exclusively from grapes from a single harvest year and undergoes a minimum ageing period of seven years. Unlike regular Tawny Port, the grapes are not blended, meaning that the flavour expression can vary depending on the vintage. The combination of the three types of cask gives Bushmills whiskey a special aromatic depth and complexity. The long maturation in bourbon casks leads to soft vanilla and almond notes, while the Oloroso sherry butts expand the profile with pronounced dried fruit flavours and subtle spice tones. The final maturation in the rare Colheita port wine barrels produces fresh and intense fruit flavours that combine with a silky sweetness and are reminiscent of crème brûlée.