Bushmills Millenium Malt Single Cask #18551 Irish Whiskey 1982 Vintage
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This bottle of single malt whiskey from "Old Bushmills", the oldest licensed distillery in the world, offers a unique taste experience.
Maturation in a single Bourbon cask since 1982 has allowed this triple-distilled malt whiskey to develop to perfection. While external primeval influences surround the maturation of this malt; the Atlantic Ocean, the basalt Giant's Causeway and the monastic-sounding waters of St. Columb's Rill, Masters of Malt oversee its development within the distillery.
Straight from the wood at cask strength, nosing and tasting become true celebrations for the senses. Share the experience with a fellow-taster. First nose and taste the malt at cask strength. The combination of triple-distillation and ageing over 2 decades make this a pleasant experience.
Then add a little water to uncover the honeyed maltiness and gentle woodiness which are laced with dark chocolate and vanilla. Above all, the taste is clean and mellow and underneath you will also discover an array of complexity including marzipan, allspice, walnut, mint and sweet oils.
The characteristic dry maltiness of the Bushmills finish is enhanced by the complexity resulting from years of maturation in this unique oak cask. The aftertaste is long and enjoyable.
Product Details
Tasting Notes
Colour
Deep amber-gold with warm honey tones and subtle copper highlights, a luminous, sun-burnished pour.
Nose
Bold, honeyed malt greets the nose, accented by warm vanilla and gentle oak from the Bourbon cask. At cask strength it offers a clean, creamy malt profile; with a splash of water, honeyed malt deepens, revealing subtle wood, dark chocolate and vanilla, plus whispers of marzipan, walnut and mint.
Palate
On the palate, honeyed malt leads with a clean, mellow sweetness, framed by gentle oak. Dark chocolate and vanilla mingle with marzipan, allspice and walnut, lifted by a minty breeze. A touch of sweet oils adds polish, revealing a softly persistent maltiness that lingers with quiet warmth.
Finish
Dry maltiness defines the finish, deepened by years of maturation in this unique oak cask. The aftertaste is long and elegant, slowly fading with refined warmth.