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Bushmills 12 Year Old is a beautifully rich expression of everything that makes Irish single malt so enjoyable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSituated on the rugged north coast of County Antrim in Northern Ireland, the Old Bushmills Distillery is one of the most historic names in the world of whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts story dates back to 1608, when a licence to distil whiskey was granted in the area, giving Bushmills its celebrated association with the world's oldest licensed whiskey distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than four centuries later, Bushmills continues to champion the traditions that made Irish whiskey famous, particularly its commitment to triple distillation and the production of exceptionally smooth, fruit-forward single malts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBushmills 12 Year Old is a wonderful example of that philosophy, combining the elegance of traditional Irish single malt with the additional richness and complexity of a distinctive three cask maturation process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree Casks. One Beautifully Balanced Whiskey.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes Bushmills 12 Year Old particularly interesting is its carefully considered maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistilled three times from 100% malted barley, the whiskey initially spends at least 11 years maturing in a combination of ex-bourbon barrels and Oloroso sherry casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bourbon barrels contribute soft vanilla, honey and gentle oak sweetness, while the Oloroso sherry casks introduce richer notes of dried fruit, warming spice and nuttiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut Bushmills doesn't stop there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe matured whiskeys are brought together before undergoing a final six to nine months of finishing in Marsala wine casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarsala is a fortified wine from Sicily, renowned for its rich, complex character and flavours of dried fruit, caramel and nuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis additional maturation introduces another dimension to the whiskey, enhancing its fruitiness and adding a distinctive richness without overwhelming the smooth, elegant spirit at its heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a beautifully approachable single malt that manages to be both sophisticated and wonderfully easy to enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deep amber with warm golden highlights.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Elegant and inviting, with delicate floral aromas accompanied by ripe pear, pineapple and sweet malt. Hints of dried fruit and gentle oak spice add complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Smooth, rounded and beautifully balanced. Rich dark chocolate combines with dried fruits, caramelised hazelnuts and sweet malt. The Marsala cask influence introduces additional layers of fruit sweetness and nuttiness, complemented by subtle vanilla and warming spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Warm and satisfying, with lingering dried fruit, toasted nuts and a gentle sweetness that gradually gives way to soft oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Old Bushmills Distillery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e County Antrim, Northern Ireland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Northern Ireland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Single Malt Irish Whiskey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12 Years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistillation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Triple Distilled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrain:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100% Malted Barley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInitial Maturation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ex-Bourbon and Oloroso Sherry Casks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinishing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Marsala Wine Casks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinishing Period:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 6–9 Months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 43%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Edward Snell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45834549166103,"sku":null,"price":699.99,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/3026\/9496\/files\/Bushmills_12_Year_Old_Single_Malt_Irish_Whiskey.jpg?v=1792742871","url":"https:\/\/mothercityliquor.co.za\/af\/products\/bushmills-12-year-old-single-malt-irish-whiskey","provider":"Mothercity Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}