Bushmills Irish Single Malt 12 Year Whiskey
Bushmills Irish Single Malt 12 Year Whiskey
Bushmills Irish Single Malt 12 Year Whiskey is a finely crafted spirit made from 100% malted barley. It is triple-distilled for exceptional smoothness and aged for 10 years in a combination of seasoned bourbon barrels and sherry casks. This meticulous aging process produces a whiskey of remarkable depth and complexity, which is then married to create an extremely smooth final product. Celebrated as one of the world's great whiskeys, Bushmills 12 Year Old has been refined over generations, earning a 90-point rating from Whiskey Advocate. It is bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof).
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
A 12-year-old Irish single malt from the Old Bushmills Distillery in County Antrim makes a gift that feels both classic and considered, especially for someone who enjoys whiskey but leans toward the gentler, fruit-forward side. Made from 100% malted barley, triple-distilled and matured in ex-bourbon barrels and sherry casks, it opens with floral, fruity aromas of pear and pineapple over sweet malt. On the palate it turns richer, with dark chocolate, raisins, apricots and hazelnut, finishing smooth and lingering with gentle oak. That balance makes it an easy choice for a promotion, a retirement toast, Father's Day or a thank-you to a mentor. It holds a 90-point rating from Whiskey Advocate, a detail a thoughtful recipient will appreciate. They can sip it neat from a tulip glass, add a few drops of water to lift the fruit, or stir it into an Irish Old Fashioned. Pair the bottle with a bar of high-cocoa dark chocolate and you have a gift that shows you paid attention.
Pairs well with
- Creamy brie or mild cheddar — Soft, mild cheeses complement the whiskey's fruity pear and apricot notes and its nutty hazelnut character.
- High-cocoa dark chocolate — Dark chocolate amplifies the rich chocolate and dried fruit flavors on the palate.
- Father's Day or promotion toast — Its smooth, lingering finish of sweetness, nuttiness and gentle oak makes it an approachable, celebratory pour for a milestone moment.
Questions about this bottle
What does Bushmills 12 Year Single Malt taste like?
The aroma is floral and fruity, with hints of pear and pineapple over sweet malt. The palate brings rich dark chocolate, raisins, apricots, hazelnuts and a touch of sweet barley, leading to a smooth, lingering finish that balances sweetness and nuttiness with gentle oak and malt.
How is this whiskey made?
It is a single malt made from 100% malted barley at the Old Bushmills Distillery in County Antrim, Ireland. The spirit is triple-distilled and matured in a combination of seasoned bourbon barrels and sherry casks, then married together before bottling. It carries a 12 year age statement.
What is the best way to drink it?
Neat in a tulip-shaped glass shows off its full aroma, and a few drops of water can open up the floral and fruity notes. It also works over a large ice cube, in a Whiskey Sour, in an Irish Old Fashioned, or as a Single Malt Highball with soda water and lemon.
What size and strength is the bottle?
This is a 750 ml bottle of Irish single malt whiskey bottled at 40% ABV, which is 80 proof.
