Bushmills Black Bush

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

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Tasting Notes

Dave Broom Nose Rich and ripe, with some dark (cooked) black fruit. Raisin, cocoa, praline, coconut. Substantial smooth succulence. Palate Sweet start then it firms up in the centre where the nuts return melting into the chocolate and raisin. Chewy and tongue coating. Showing some complexity. Finish Long, sweet. Comment Beautifully balanced.

Gavin Smith Nose Baked apples and spicy malt. A pleasingly mature character to it. Palate Big bodied, slightly oily, with nutmeg and red wine. Sophisticated and assured. Finish Notably long, drying with dark syrup and liquorice notes. Comment A confident whiskey that feels as though it has some age to it.