Bushmills Distillery Debuts New Single Malt Whisky
Bushmills Distillery has launched a new 15-year-old single malt whisky with distribution limited to the UK. The company that Proximo Spirits owns, is renowned for its exquisite expressions.
After 14 years of maturation in Bourbon barrels, the new expression was finished in rare Cognac casks for a year. There is an aroma of toasted oak and soft spice on the nose, followed by the sensational caramelized pear richness.
Bushmills master blender Alex Thomas said: “We’ve approached this 15-year-old in a really experimental way, using whiskey aged only in Bourbon barrels to give a wonderful vanilla sweetness. Then we’ve layered on complex fruity notes from the finest oak casks sourced from the ancient forests of central France and used to age rare Cognac by a small family-run Cognac maker.
Bushmills Distillery Debuts New Single Malt Whisky
“For several years, the Cognac soaks deep into the fine grain of these luxurious casks before they’re ready to be emptied and sent to us at the Old Bushmills Distillery. It’s a lavish and really exciting process.
“I like to sample the whiskey every two months or so, just to make sure the softer vanilla notes from the Bourbon casks aren’t overpowered. I’m looking for a harmony of sweetness and fruitiness. Only when it’s perfect do we bottle it.”
In addition, the new spirit is now available on Amazon. The expression is bottled at 40% ABV.
Last month, Bushmills introduced a 14-year-old whiskey finished in rare Malaga wine casks to its portfolio. In 2023, Bushmills invested over £37 million in its new Causeway Distillery, doubling production.
Located in the US, Proximo Spirits is a major distributor of tequila and other spirits. However, it is best known for its flagship brand Jose Cuervo which is the world’s top-selling tequila. In addition, the company owns over a dozen spirits brands, including 1800 Tequila, Three Olives Vodka, Kraken Black Spiced Rum, and Boodles British Gin.
