It is a shame that after 300+ whiskies i have never tried before any Bushmills, maybe the most iconic irish whiskey (maybe Jameson is more iconic); but is more of a shame that it is so bad, because even if it is a blend (allegedly), it sure feels only as if it were a grain whisky. Bottled at 40% abv. Pale straw color. On the nose is not very enjoyable due to a strong initial alcohol note (well, it is a $22 bottle), who then develops some grain whiskey aromas: Wine white, Apple juice, Tobbaco, Dim milk chocolate note. On the palate it is almost a single grain. Nothing bad if you like this type of whiskies, just not my cup of tea. Main notes are Corn, dry grass and I can bet the mashbill also has rye because it has that rye spicyness. Very creamy as all grain whiskies are. Aftertaste is medium long with rye spicyness. Overall i give this classic dram a 63 over 100, not what i expected at all.