Bushmills Single Barrel

Clontarf Single Malt

Clontarf is the name of the battle fought near Dublin in the year 1014 in which the forces of Irish King Brian Boru defeated the forces of his rebellious rival king Mael Morda Mac Murchada of Leinster, who was allied with the Vikings. King Boru was killed in the aftermath of the battle when some Viking stragglers came upon his tent. The victory...

Score 85/100

Bushmills Original

Bushmills Original is the mass market expression of Bushmills blended Irish whiskey. The colour is very pale. This review is from a 50 ml mini. This review is in sequential format Nose: sweet, malty, with a hint of fruit. Very pleasant Taste: nice grassy grain flavours, lots of anise/black licorice, decent sweet/dry balance Finish: all of these...

Score 82/100

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

Bushmills 16 Year Old 3 Wood

Well folks, it's March 16th and tomorrow is that hallowed St. Paddy's Day. I last reviewed a Tullamore Dew 12, and so keeping with the theme, here is a Bushmills I've had around here for almost a year. If all goes well, my girlfriend and I will realize our plans for a year from now and take a trip to Ireland; visiting Bushmills is on the agenda....

Score 80/100