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Bushmills 10yr Single Malt

Irish Whiskey Bushmills Ireland
  • Distiller

    Bushmills

  • Bottler

    Bushmills

  • ABV

    40%

  • Age

    10 Years

  • Price $30 to $59.99

Distilled by Bushmills and aged for 10 years, their newly redesigned Irish Single malt is matured in a combination of ex-Bourbon and ex-Sherry casks. Hailing as "the world's oldest licensed distillery", Bushmills has no shortage of experience making whiskey, so let's hope this is a winner.

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Aggregated Reviews
  • Raided Score: 75
  • The Daily Pour
  • By T8ke
  • Light and inviting on the nose, this 10yr expression quickly falls apart and proves to be a touch value proposition when other, better Irish bottlings exist, even within the Bushmills catalogue.
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  • Raided Score: 76
  • SpiritSurveyor
  • By Lane Southard
  • I was pleasantly surprised at the fruity flavors that came through and the balance of the casks used in the blend, but ultimately, it fell the route of so many standard Irish offerings: thin and straightforward.
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  • Raided Score: 86
  • The Whiskey Jug
  • By Josh Peters
  • Bushmills 10 is where Bushmills really starts getting good and that triple distilled Irish single malt gets a chance to shine. From the complex and aromatic nose to the warm fruity palate it’s wonderful whiskey and I can’t recommend it enough.
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  • Raided Score: 89
  • Distiller
  • By Stephanie Moreno
  • You're not going to write home about this one, but having a nip after work on a Wednesday is not only accepted, it is encouraged.
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  • Raided Score: 90
  • Whisky Advocate
  • By Jonny McCormick
  • Fruit Pastilles, and a little oak. The finish is mouth-clinging, with vanilla and spice.
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  • Raided Score: 92
  • The Whiskey Wash
  • By Connor Martin
  • Bushmills describes this as a “summertime whiskey” and suggests serving it on ice or even from the freezer, to give you some idea of its body (or lack thereof).
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  • Raided Score: 90
  • WhiskyCast
  • By Mark Gillespie
  • The taste is fruity and floral with notes of red apples, nectarines, apricots, and a touch of oak tannins. The finish is long and fruity.
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  • Raided Score: 92
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • By Kara Newman
  • The sweet, bright aromas of honey, vanilla and pear and the velvety feel belie the rich, bold salted-butterscotch umami on the palate.
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House Review
  • Nose:

    Apples, pears, honey, waxy fruits, lemon bar and a touch of vanilla bean. It's light, sweet, aromatic and perfume-y with a touch of ethanol. Light on tannin, if any.

  • Taste:

    Thin on the palate, a good deal of honey, apples and pears. Light peach quality, lightly nutty - think almonds and pecans. A touch of ethanol. Overall, just very light and sweet. It's an easy drinker.

  • Finish:

    Short finish, light and a bit hot. It's thin, uninspiring and drinks like a much higher ABV for only 40% ABV.

  • Overall:

    Light and inviting on the nose, this 10yr expression quickly falls apart and proves to be a touch value proposition when other, better Irish bottlings exist, even within the Bushmills catalogue.

  • Score:

    75

  • By T8ke
  • Our in house critic rates spirits on a scale of 0-10 (10 best) and is aggregated the same as external sources