Bushmills Black Bush

Nose: Sherry, nuts, caramel toffee, vanilla, a little coconut, banana and some lemon oil. Lightly peat smoke. Palate: Buttery fudge, berries, toasted walnut bread, caramel, orchard fruits and milk chocolate. The texture is good. Finish: Short. Nutty, malty cereal and caramel. There is some minor astringency in the aftertaste from the grain whiskey component. I enjoyed this whisky but although there wasn't anything specific to criticize about it I wasn't that bowled over either, and once it was finished I didn't particularly want to buy another bottle straight away. It's a good everyday dram at a fair price and it would be a good session whisky. “Average” : 78/100 (2.75 stars)

4/17 de Vere's Davis: nice creamy Irish with sherry finish, poor man's version of redbreast