Bushmills Black Bush REVIEW: An AFFORDABLE GEM!?

[@rjbachner2619]

I am a huge fan of the Regular Bushmills, and the 10-year-old as well, I finally got a chance to get the Black bush and it blows all of the others out of the water. It is one of the few whiskies I will always have a spare on hand and if I could drink only 1, right now it would be the black bush. sadly, they show up in very limited amounts locally and I get what I can but it might be another year before I can get more. Frankly heartbreaking.

[@OMGhaggis]

Loving the reviews, love that new intro, pure class. Keep up the excellent work!

[@Gwhisky]

Very kind words of encouragement. Thanks!

[@aguy1075]

Tried this for the first time over the holidays. While grilling outdoors in cold weather, it was very crushable as a neat pour. Pleasant, easy drink in casual settings and great value. Definitely a crowd pleaser.

[@Gwhisky]

Agree. Simple, straight-forward, and easy-to-like! 🥃

[@JimMorrison-m8x]

I think it's exceptionally smooth. It's really one of my all time favorite whiskies.

[@lm4tuna0461]

I just bought a bottle but haven’t opened it yet because I’m waiting to pair it with one of my fine cigars. Weather in NYS right now isn’t ideal for smoking a cigar lol, so I’m waiting to get to a cigar lounge. But your review is a great help! Have you reviewed “The Irishman” or “Greenspot” and or any of the “Powers” Irish whiskies? You’ll be pleasantly impressed!

[@mervindsilva5032]

Good review mate 🍾

[@COE032864]

Very well done. I’m always looking for solid budget drams. I appreciate your counsel and observations. I’ve got to venture into Irish now. This will be somewhat new for me having had only Scotches for decades. God bless you.

[@Gwhisky]

I'm pretty new to Irish, too. They're great stuff! I recommend the Redbreast line. 😊

[@COE032864]

@@Gwhisky indeed. I’ve got Red Breast cask strength in my collection.

[@PSNeko]

First whisky i actually picked up. I really have to go back to it and also back to some more irish blends! Jameson Crested and Black barrel are good ones by the way.

[@Gwhisky]

I'll keep that in mind. Haven't tried either. Thanks!

[@ronjuliana3720]

Crested - exceptionally good!

[@PSNeko]

@@Gwhisky I picked up a black bush again. Man that is just a well done blended whisky. Really budget banger in my opinion. Cheers buddy

[@halemcdan1]

I was given this by the land lord on a Dublin trip (yes given). I was a Laphroaig drinker.... no more. Great review.

[@TheGrafton12]

Love the savory taste of Black Bush! Great review

[@Gwhisky]

Thanks. It's good stuff!

[@tomtomtommyism]

was on a camping holiday ..did fancy something acceptable to have neat in the tent but nothing fancy to "analyse" ...£12.50 for 35cl tesco clubcard deal... super pleased

[@Gwhisky]

It's pretty good!

[@kimba341]

I just had some Bushmills black tonight. My friend and I were talking about what a good tasting whiskey it is

[@KPX-nl4nt]

I’m sure that you’re probably already aware that Bushmills also features a single malt core range of 10, 16 and 21yo which are all sherried (especially the 16). I recently picked up a bottle of the 10 as it was a great value at $45usd. Overall it was a decent single malt for its price point. It has a wonderful nose but the palate suffers from some bright youthfulness. Additionally, the sherry doesn’t really shine through compared to the Black Bush. The 16 and 21 are a bit harder to find and are even harder on the wallet at ~$100 & $200+ respectively. I would be interested to hear what you think of their single malts.

[@Gwhisky]

I've heard really good things about the 16. My issue is that it's expensive and has a 40% abv, which kind of puts me off it. I suppose I should get around to trying it one of these days.

[@katherinerice7921]

I'm pretty sure the grain whiskey in Bushmills blends comes from the Middleton Distillery down near Cork!

[@Gwhisky]

Thanks for the info, Katherine!

[@petrusanonymous1321]

Great, surprisingly strong, Sherry, fruity sweet flavour.

[@Atom_coins]

One of my favourite whiskey from Ireland good price and balance for him, do you have any reviews for the 10 version or older, thanks

[@Gwhisky]

No unfortunately this is the only Bushmills I've reviewed so far. Glad you enjoy it. Good stuff!

[@COE032864]

Also, I’d like to see reviews of Tullibardine’s The Murray line of Scotches if you have access and interest. Thanks!

[@Gwhisky]

I haven't seen that line available in Taiwan. I'll keep it in mind if they ever show up in the shops here. 😊

[@johng.7560]

The only way I can drink it is with a few drops of Ardbeg added to it that turns it into a smoky cough drop instead of a plain lemon cough drop. I have tried a few Irish whiskeys and most taste similar to a lemon cough drop. I'll stick to Scotch or Bourbon!

[@superodfx]

I prefer glen moray sherry cask for a cheap N nice

[@Gwhisky]

Haven't tried it in ages!

[@superodfx]

@@Gwhisky it’s the third cheapest single malt I can buy, basic, little sherry, little malt, little burn lol

[@asdasd-os5vk]

Value king

[@CookieMonster-b3m]

Remember bush mills

[@dairyyang5457]

i drink single malt mostly, but recently have tried Dewar's 27 Double Double, it's very beautiful with a lot of potpourri note, taste not that "blend" but surprisingly elegant. bit pricey but definitely cheaper than almost 25yo single malt.

[@Gwhisky]

I've seen them at the shop. I love the new look and they seem to be quite popular these days. Haven't had the chance to try one yet, though.

[@dairyyang5457]

diamond shape bottle is quite cool, though just 500ml😂

[@petemcfeet28]

Gooseberries? Where TF can I taste gooseberries?

[@Gwhisky]

Wherever they grow? Pretty normal where I grew up.