Bushmills Red Bush

Sitting with the wife, relaxing on the last day of a three day weekend (Presidents Day) and enjoying a Murphy’s Stout with a Sous Vide cooked steak. I took a departure from scotch to enjoy something from the Southern neighbor. A metallic opening. Copper pennies mingled with tropical fruits. Dole pineapples and shredded coconut. Given more time to see what else could come through, banana walnut bread with vanilla icing are in the fringes. A medium-light body that is soft and sweet. Sucrose, vanilla and Angostura bitters and a small amount of dill are all about the palate that is somewhat short. A slight pepper spice with a dash of Worcestershire close the act, albeit shorter than I would want. Bushmills is quietly a pleasant and simple Irish whiskey. This Red Bush is a nice sweet and spicy dram. Works well as a side with a rich stout. Unpretentious, simple and enjoyable. [$27][85/100][Tasted: 2/19/18]