Bushmills 1608 400th Anniversary

Bushmills 1608 400th Anniversary

A little of 5 years ago I tried this Bushmills for the first time. I remember thinking it was absolutely stunning, but my knowledge was still rather limited. Now, with over 2.000 whisky’s under my belt, I think it is time to revisit this one. Mind you: this is not a single malt, but a blend that was awarded the title Best Irish Blended Whiskey in...

Score 86/100

Bushmills 1608 400th Anniversary

This bottle is newly opened but was a birthday present last year, straight from the distillery where it was apparently one of the few remaining bottles of the 400th Anniversary Edition left there. This is an interesting experiment in distilling, apparently they’ve used crystal malt in the production of this whiskey which is an interesting choice....

Score 83/100

Bushmills 1608 400th Anniversary

A very special edition of the Bushmills 1608 blend, this commemorates the distillery’s 400 year anniversary. A blend containing 95% malt and 5% grain whiskey made with 30% crystal malt* for exceptional smoothness. Crystal malts are high-nitrogen malts that are wetted and roasted in a rotating drum before kilning. They produce strongly sweet...

Score 88/100

Bushmills 1608 400th Anniversary

I first tasted this whiskey at The Sweet Hereafter in Southeast Portland Oregon. It was so delicious that I just had to buy a bottle. In fact, my girlfriend believed the bartender when he told us that his was the last bottle in the state of Oregon, and so she sent away for a bottle to surprise me at Christmas. It was I who ended up surprising her....

Score 60/100