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12 Year Private Reserve

12 Year Private Reserve

Bordeaux Casks 2012 Vintage

The Bushmills® Private Reserve Collection is a series of small batch single malts hand selected with unique cask finishes, born from the original Irish single malt tradition that Bushmills® pioneered.

This 12 Year Old single malt Irish whiskey is first matured in carefully selected bourbon barrels and oloroso sherry casks before finishing in Bordeaux casks from Pomerol, France.

 

(47% ABV - 94 Proof)

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Tasting Notes

Tasting Notes

Aromas of ripe plums, wild hedgerow berries, and rich warm vanilla on the nose. Velvety smooth palate with sweet plum, raspberry, black cherry, and honey.

 

Color

Deep copper

Aroma

Ripe plums, wild hedgerow berries, rich vanilla

Taste

Sweet plum, raspberry, black cherry with apple and ginger

Finish

Long, dry finish with gentle spices, lemon peel and succulent ripe fruits

MATURATION

This 12 Year Old single malt is first matured in carefully selected bourbon barrels and oloroso sherry casks for a total of 6 years before finishing for a minimum of 6 years in Pomerol Bordeaux casks.

  • Distilled

    April 3rd, 2012

  • Recasked

    April 19th, 2018

meet the masters

Discover the artistry behind the bottle. Our Master Distiller, Colum Egan, and Master Blender, Alex Thomas, meticulously oversee every step of the whiskey making process, bringing generations of expertise to each expression.

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