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Bushmills The Rare Casks 31 year old, 45.6%

Price: 2600 Issue: Fall 2024 Reviewer: Jonny McCormick Category: Irish Single Malt

This fourth and final release is an exceptional whiskey, not just an exceptional Bushmills. The nose has peaches in syrup, marmalade, honey, floral notes, toasted coconut, clove, milk chocolate, and coffee grounds. Dried mango, passion fruit syrup, citrus, apple, white chocolate, and vanilla on the palate, with white pepper running into the tropical fruits on the finish. A spectacular finale to the series from master blender Alex Thomas.