Bushmills 12

• Style: Single Malt Irish Whiskey
• Grain/Mash-bill: Malted Barley (100%)
• Country: Ireland
• Region: Northern Ireland
• Distillery: Bushmills
• Bottler: OB
• ABV: 40%
• Proof: 80
• Age:12 Years
• Year: 2021
• Cask Type: Sherry Butt, Bourbon Barrel

Overall Character: Dried fruits, tea and mild sweetness.

| Nose: Acerola cherry, mild milk chocolate, dates, and other dried fruit, with simple sweetness.

| Palate: Golden Raisins, green tea, hints of sherry I suppose. Some very mild Sulphury water, and feint butterscotch.

| Finish: Short summer fruit and tea.

| Overall: Too watered down. This would shine at a higher ABV, but marketing and sales likely went for the standard 40%. Sad. A lot of potential, but I think it’s lost. Great for beginners, I suppose.

7.8/10.0