NOSE: Delicate aromas of fresh white wine that deepen into ripe peaches and apricots with a hint of vanilla sweetness

https://whiskeyblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/yt5s.com-BUSHMILLS-–-A-POEM-BY-STEPHEN-JAMES-SMITH-WITH-PHOTOGRAPHY-FROM-RUTH-MEDJBER-AND-MUSIC-BY-KORMAC720p.mp4 Bushmills Irish Whiskey has unveiled two expressions from its 2023 Causeway Collection which will be available exclusively on the island of Ireland. Thomas said: “I have a passion for unusual wood and reimagining a traditional single malt which makes this collection a particularly exciting one to share. I’m obsessed with uncovering the untold secrets and character of these casks and this series is the perfect marriage of Bushmills timeless experience with fresh thinking and innovation In addition, the Feuillette cask used for this special release is the smallest Helen Mulholland has ever worked with, delivering a great intensity of flavour, and a concentrated palate with notes of smooth plum and cherry fruits.

The 2023 Causeway Collection, curated by Bushmills master blender Alex Thomas, comprises nine single malts aged from 10 to 23 years old. All have been matured in oloroso sherry butts and bourbon barrels before a finishing period in a different cask type, with finishing casks used including virgin American oak, Sauternes, and Cognac. I’m immensely proud of how we’ve been able to create such sensational waves of flavour in a 30 year old whiskey. Like the whole Causeway Collection, it’s a celebration of our passion for single malts, our rare and unique casks and our 400 years of whiskey-making heritage.” Stephen James Smith is a Dublin poet and playwright central to the rise of the vibrant spoken word scene in Ireland today. To date, his poetry videos have amassed over 1 million views online. Stephen has performed his poetry at high profile events and festivals around the world. His work has been translated into Irish, Spanish, Slovenian, Polish, Dutch and Italian. Delicate aromas of fresh white wine that deepen into ripe peaches and apricots with a hint of vanilla sweetness.

On 7 November 2023, Alex confirmed that the two expressions, carefully selected from Bushmills’ unparalleled aged reserves, are a 2010 Cognac Cask and a 1999 New American Oak Cask. We are delighted to announce the launch of the 30 Year Old New American Oak Cask as a global travel retail exclusive at Dublin and Cork Airports. Releasing this special single malt into global travel retail is a testament to our commitment to the market and an example of how we are always looking to give travelers something special they can’t find anywhere else. For travelers to Dublin and Cork Airports, what better option than the oldest single malt release from Bushmills, the world’s oldest licensed whiskey distillery?” Bushmills Irish Whiskey has today revealed the highly anticipated 2022 releases from The Causeway Collection, its series of rare single malts from the world’s oldest licensed whiskey distillery, The Old Bushmills Distillery.Colum Egan, Bushmills master distiller, said: “All the whiskeys used in The Causeway Collection have been expertly created and cared for by craftsmen steeped in a unique whiskey-making tradition passed from generation to generation for more than 400 years here at The Old Bushmills Distillery.

Palate: The palate follows the nose very well - liquid christmas pudding comes to mind. All those dark fruit notes of dates and raisins along with stem ginger, toasted hazelnuts and boozy sherry with sweet cake batter marry together. Frangipane also. This is underpinned by the Bushmills signature notes of bananas, peach and tropical fruit. Water brings out more syrupy sweetness from the Malaga casks along with spicy wood notes but again body wise the whiskey suffers. It is truly a privilege to work with such rare whiskeys in The Causeway Collection. They are the fruits of over 400 years of Bushmills whiskey-making tradition, each expertly created and nurtured over decades. The Causeway Collection is a celebration of our passion for single malts, and these special whiskeys are our greatest treasures. At Bushmills, we continue to innovate and create new expressions to excite the whiskey community. This collection, which includes sensational liquids matured expertly over many years, is our gift to them. We are proud to build on the growing legacy of The Causeway Collection in 2022 and excited to share it with whiskey fans around the globe.” Nose: Fresh & fruity - lychee, pear, apple, mango & pineapple. Fresh coconut flesh. Rice pudding with star anise & clove. Sugar coated almonds, caramel & cardamom pods. Beeswax too. Someday that journey you promised to make will start today. These rare whiskeys will be on sale online from 4pm on 23rd September and also via select specialist retailers in Ireland from 24th September.It is almost a year has passed since Bushmills Irish Whiskey unveiled The Causeway Collection to an unsuspecting but highly enthusiastic and receptive world. You can read about that release here. Having elevated Bushmills to the status their heritage deserves, they are set to make waves again with its new series of exclusive and elusive Causeway Collection releases for 2021.