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BUSHMILLS MALT 16 YEARS OLD
Vintage Assessments Tasting Note Producer The ‘Old Bushmills’ Distillery Co. Ltd
Light amber colour. Spicy, slightly sweet, honeyed caramel nose with a faintly smoky, plum-prune notes. Dry, medium to medium-full bodied, very slightly peppery, coconut with sweet caramel and plum jam flavours. Note that this is the fourth release since 2001 - it appeared as CSPC 994053 in the past. CSPC 675215
Type Spirit - Irish Whiskey
Agent Dia Can
Country Ireland
Region
Rating **+
Coconut & Plum Jam
LCBO Note Status
Tasting note: Nose: Big, fat and sweet. Butter and raisins. Forms slowly with pineapple, stewed fruits, malted milk, coconut, cereal, cocoa, orange. Big (but balanced) oak. Palate: Round and rich. Sweet dried fruits, brazil nut, coffee, soft malt, popcorn. Good grip. Oak in balance. Finish: Long. Hazelnut. Comment: Plenty of oak but the spirit holds its own. An extra dimension to the 10. Score - 8 (out of 10) Dave Broom, Whisky Magazine, Oct. 2004 Price $ 79.95
Bottle Size 750 mL
Tasting Date vintages release - June 10, 2006
Cases bought 75 (6 bottles per case)

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