Bushmills Original

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 65 by Dave Broom and Gavin Smith.

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Tasting Notes

Dave Broom Nose Young. That grassy edge once again this time reminiscent of wet raffia. A nutty, floury note. Firm with a very slight metallic edge. Palate Light and sweet but a youthful cereal, slightly hard core before a tantalising burst of peachy fruit at the back of the palate. Finish Becomes dry. Quite short. Comment Its youth just gives it a hard quality.

Gavin Smith Nose Green grain, fresh fruit and acetone. Palate Clean, slightly spirity, simplistic. Finish Short and spicy, with a fresh oak feel. Comment Gives the impression of needing time to grow into itself.