Bushmills 21 Year Single Malt

It's rare that any whiskey or Scotch makes my jaw hit the floor like this did. The nose is amazing and finishes just as good. I'll have to add this to my liquor cabinet soon.

I was traveling for work and decided to browse the wares at a liquor store unfamiliar to me and stumbled upon Bushmills 21. While I tend to stick with scotch because of my love of peat I had a friend rave about this before and decided to give it a go for what seems to be a fair price of $127. The nose has fruit a plenty in the red and tropical variation. The sweetness is cut (not in a bad way) by a spice I can’t put my finger on but what is important is this really balances the Irish out nicely. Palate instantly gets honey, lemon, the sweet fruits and macadamia. The feel of this whisky really reminds me of my very limited experience with dry wine. Maybe I am just not used to whiskey being this dry but this adds another dimension to the identity of this dram. The finish is oh so dry moving from the sweetness of the fruit notes to a pleasant spiciness. While I usually wish a whiskey at 80 proof has a higher ABV I don’t think this one needs it. It is a very pretty whiskey and I would wager anyone claiming to be a whiskey fan would be hard pressed to not find something they like in here. At the very least it is a unique whiskey and I am a happy sipper indeed. 4.25/5

Had this one in beautiful Irish Bar in Dublin with life music playing behind me...wonderful, the nose is so fruity and rich, the taste so smooth and then the aftertaste will get you suprised with the salty/spicy feeling in your mouth. Unforgettable.

Rich and full-bodied, extremely smooth. Vanilla, spice and a little raisin. Irish whiskey at its finest. 94 points