Bushmills Private Reserve Single Malt 12 Year Whiskey

Name: Bushmills Private Reserve Single Malt 12 Year Whiskey
Brand: Bushmills
Price: 69.99 USD
Availability: InStock

$69.99 USD

Size

750 ML

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Bushmills Private Reserve Single Malt 12 Year Whiskey represents the pinnacle of Bushmills' commitment to crafting exceptional Irish single malts. Part of their prestigious Private Reserve series, these vintage, non-chill filtered releases are small batch selections hand-picked from unique cask finishes. This 12 Year Old single malt begins its journey maturing in carefully selected bourbon barrels and oloroso sherry casks for a total of 6 years. It is then finished for an additional 6 years in a combination of añejo and reposado tequila casks. This meticulous aging process blends rich hints of vanilla and oak from bourbon barrels, dried fruits and spice from sherry casks, and adds a layer of green vegetal ripeness from tequila casks, resulting in a whiskey of unparalleled complexity.

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Tasting Notes

Aroma:

Warm anise mingled with vanilla, apples, honey, and rich oak
Subtle hints of spice and dried fruits from the sherry casks

Flavor:

Creamy butterscotch on the palate
Spiced vanilla with a hint of black olive and anise
Toasted oak adds depth and complexity

Finish:

Long and satisfying
Sweet butterscotch lingers with a touch of spice
Subtle notes of toasted oak and green vegetal undertones

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Bottle details

Type	Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Brand	Bushmills
Producer	Old Bushmills Distillery
Origin	County Antrim, Ireland
Age	12 years
Strength	40% ABV (80 proof)
Bottle size	750 ml
Made from	malted barley
Cask	ex-bourbon, oloroso sherry

Why Liquor Geeks recommends it

This is an Irish single malt from the Old Bushmills Distillery in County Antrim with an unusual two-stage journey. It spends six years in bourbon barrels and oloroso sherry casks, then another six years finishing in a combination of añejo and reposado tequila casks. The result is both familiar and surprising. Anise, vanilla, apple, and honey lead on the nose. The palate turns to creamy butterscotch and spiced vanilla with a curious hint of black olive, and the long finish carries sweet butterscotch, toasted oak, and a green vegetal note from the tequila casks. As part of Bushmills' Private Reserve series, it is a non-chill filtered, small batch release. That makes it a natural pick for collectors who track cask experiments and for Irish whiskey drinkers ready for something different. At 40% ABV it sips easily neat, yet it has the character to stand up in a Whiskey Sour or Old Fashioned. We carry it because it shows how far a finish can be pushed while the malt stays recognizably Irish.

Pairs well with

Aged gouda or manchego — The nutty, savory depth of these cheeses complements the whiskey's creamy butterscotch and vanilla notes.
Crème brûlée for dessert — Caramelized sugar and custard echo the whiskey's sweet, spiced vanilla and lingering butterscotch finish.
Cocktail hour Whiskey Sours — The tequila cask influence and green vegetal notes add a distinctive twist to a classic sour shared with friends.

Questions about this bottle

How is this whiskey aged?

It matures for six years in bourbon barrels and oloroso sherry casks. It is then finished for an additional six years in a combination of añejo and reposado tequila casks, for twelve years in total.

What does it taste like?

Expect warm anise, vanilla, apple, honey, and oak on the nose, with hints of spice and dried fruit. The palate brings creamy butterscotch, spiced vanilla, a touch of black olive, and toasted oak. The long finish leaves sweet butterscotch, spice, and subtle green vegetal undertones.

How should I drink it?

Neat in a tulip-shaped glass is the best way to appreciate its layers. A few drops of water open up the aroma and reveal more spice and oak. Ice mellows it slightly. It also works well in a Whiskey Sour, an Irish Old Fashioned, or a Highball with soda and lime.

What are the strength, size, and base ingredient?

It is bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 750 ml bottle. It is a single malt made from malted barley at the Old Bushmills Distillery in County Antrim, Ireland, and it is non-chill filtered as part of the Private Reserve series.