Old Bushmills 9 Year Old / Bot.1960s Blended Irish Whiskey
- Distillery
- Bushmills
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Irish
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £750
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Honey, Vanilla, Toasted, Old Wood
- Description
- Bushmills' 1960s bottling of its 9-year-old blended Irish whiskey represents a snapshot of the distillery's post-war house style, now nearly 60 years old. The extended age in wood would have mellowed the spirit considerably, developing deeper oak influence and oxidative complexity rarely found in modern expressions. Expect a smoother, more integrated palate than contemporary versions, with vanilla, dried fruit, and subtle spice notes characteristic of Irish whiskey aged in ex-bourbon casks. A historical reference point for collectors interested in how Bushmills' flavour profile has evolved.
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ABV
40%
Age
NAS
Style
Irish
✦ Neatly Summary
Old Bushmills 9 Year Old / Bot.1960s Blended Irish Whiskey is a irish from Bushmills (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — malt extract, honey, vanilla, toasted. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Bushmills' 1960s bottling of its 9-year-old blended Irish whiskey represents a snapshot of the distillery's post-war house style, now nearly 60 years old. The extended age in wood would have mellowed the spirit considerably, developing deeper oak influence and oxidative complexity rarely found in modern expressions. Expect a smoother, more integrated palate than contemporary versions, with vanilla, dried fruit, and subtle spice notes characteristic of Irish whiskey aged in ex-bourbon casks. A historical reference point for collectors interested in how Bushmills' flavour profile has evolved.
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