Bushmills 21 Years Old Madeira Finish

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

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Tasting Notes

Dave Broom Nose Big and generous. Shifting into coffee cake with butter icing. Water makes it reminiscent of a bodega then comes mint, citrus zest and in time tanned leather. Grist-like sweetness. Palate Better grip, some substance and a dried fruit edge along with red liquorice. Finish Firm, nutty and clean. Comment Good flow, balance and grip. A powerhouse.

Gavin Smith Nose Initially rather reticent, with acetone and developing grain giving way to a treacly, slightly smoky note. Palate Medium-bodied, with a hint of honey, then darker treacle and stewed fruits dominate. Finish Liquorice and oak – quite lengthy. Comment A whiskey with complexity, character and some age to it.