Bushmills 21 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 17 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Pronounced Madeira ' toffee' character. Palate Smooth, sweet, succulent. Marzipan. Glazed almonds. Finish Dusting of ginger. Comment A delicious whisky. The sweetness and nuttiness of Bushmills whiskey and of Madeira are an enjoyable double-act. The whiskey has to work hard to avoid being upstaged.

Dave Broom Nose A lifted, perfumed fruit-filled nose, soft and pulpy, apricot yoghurt and crannachan (raspberry oats sugar and cream). Palate Starts sweet, soft and juicy starting with apricot ending up with redcurrant and cherry. Finish A very light smokiness. Comment Lovely balance. A whisky for those who like things on the fruity side.