Bushmills 2014 Private Reserve Series 10 year old Amarone Cask, 47.3%

Amarone is a new finishing cask for the second Bushmills Private Reserve Series, and delivers an enticing nose of red grape, cherry, dried fig, and five spice. The palate is thick and fruity with cherry, bramble, clove, fresh plum, a touch of leather, and some late vanilla creaminess before a lengthy finish of ripe fruit, vanilla, and clove. Water opens it up beautifully, brightening the fruit notes. (Release date: 2/25)