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Whiskey Review: Bushmills The Rare Casks Limited Release No. 4

We review Bushmills The Rare Casks Limited Release No. 4, an Irish single malt first aged 14 years in ex-bourbon barrels and sherry butts, followed by 17 years in new American oak.

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Bushmills The Rare Casks Limited Release No. 4 review

Tasting Notes

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An Irish single malt first aged 14 years in ex-bourbon barrels and sherry butts, followed by 17 years in new American oak. Bottled at 45.6% ABV and priced at $2,600.
Appearance:
A lovely orange-amber color is in the glass, showcasing moderate legs and excellent viscosity.
Nose:
Fresh apricots and green pears jump out on the nose here, reflecting a fruit-forward smell. This is supplemented by baking bread, a small amount of oak, red licorice, chocolate brownies, and a nice intertwining of vanilla and caramel.
Palate:
Juicy and bursting with beautiful cinnamon and great pear flavors, this whiskey’s play on the palate delivers excellent notes of baked bread, creme brulee, panna cotta, marzipan, oak, a nudge of vanilla, and apple pie.
Finish:
The finish is simple and smooth, delivering great flavor and consistency as it wraps things up in a moderate amount of time.
Comments:
Thirty-one years in three cask types have done this Irish single malt well, with an excellent range of flavors and ease of drinking. It is not a cheap whiskey to purchase, but if you can at least find a pour of it at a bar, it is suggested that you try it.

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.

Nino Kilgore-Marchetti

Nino Kilgore-Marchetti is the founder of The Whiskey Wash, an award-winning whiskey lifestyle website dedicated to informing and entertaining consumers about whisk(e)y globally. As a whisk(e)y journalist, expert, and judge, he has written extensively about the subject, been interviewed in various media outlets, and provided tasting input on many whiskeys at competitions.

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