Bushmills is an Irish whiskey distillery located in Northern Ireland. The distillery was founded in 1784 and is currently owned by Proximo Spirits. This bottle is part of the new Private Reserve series and a limited release. The whiskey was distilled and aged in accordance with normal Bushmills practices before being aged secondarily in Moscate casks.
Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.
Charles Steele, a Portland-based attorney, is a native of the Pacific Northwest. His legal background provides him with an analytical approach to understanding whiskey and other aged spirits. Primarily a legal writer, freelancing for The Whiskey Wash offers Charles a unique opportunity to showcase his versatility as a writer. Although his preference lies with whiskey and whiskey-based cocktails, he has a profound appreciation for all unique and unconventional liquors, from Malört to Ojen - if it's peculiar, he's intrigued.
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