Bushmills The Steamship Collection #3 Char

This is the third whiskey in the series inspired by the steamship SS Bushmills, the ship that made its maiden voyage to deliver bottles of Bushmills to America in 1890. Bourbon Cask Reserve is the result of a long-term relationship with master coopers in Louisvill, Kentucky, who reserved custom-made American white oak bourbon casks to age this whiskey.

Origin and bottling

The Bushmills distillery is considered the oldest licensed whiskey distillery in the world. It has been distilling at The "Old Bushmills" Distillery since 1608. This particular bottling dates from 2017 and was actually available exclusively for Travel Retail.

Cask type

Maturation took place in First Fill #3 Char Kentucky Bourbon Casks. This creates an extra mild character with notes of sweet malt and toasted wood, spicy notes and créme brûlee. #3 Char means the cask has been burned inside for a minimum of 35 seconds.

Tasting note

Colour

Straw

Nose

Typical Bushmills malt nose of tropical fruit: mango, ripe banana, apricot - juicy yellow fruit. Whipped cream, honey, vanilla and some burnt wood aromas. A spicy tone pointing to a relatively youthful age.

Taste

Everyman's friend with elegant notes of honey, vanilla, banana and lightly toasted wood. Toasted bread.

Overall impression

Nice that this particular version has now become available on the regular market. A classic Irish Single Malt Whiskey that appeals to a wide audience.