{"product_id":"bushmills-12-year-old-single-malt-irish-whiskey","title":"Bushmills 12 year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"643\" data-start=\"70\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"125\" data-start=\"74\"\u003eBushmills 12 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a refined, fruit-forward Irish single malt that blends traditional triple distillation with layered cask aging to create exceptional smoothness and complexity. Rich yet approachable, it offers dried fruit, honeyed malt, and subtle spice wrapped in a silky texture. Positioned between Bushmills’ lighter younger malts and its older luxury expressions, the 12-year delivers depth, balance, and elegant sweetness—an excellent choice for both seasoned whiskey drinkers and those exploring premium Irish single malts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"648\" data-start=\"645\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"679\" data-start=\"650\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"677\" data-start=\"650\"\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"877\" data-start=\"681\"\u003eBushmills is produced at the \u003cstrong data-end=\"773\" data-start=\"710\"\u003eOld Bushmills Distillery in County Antrim, Northern Ireland\u003c\/strong\u003e, widely regarded as the world’s oldest licensed whiskey distillery, with origins dating back to 1608.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1764\" data-start=\"879\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1028\" data-start=\"879\" data-section-id=\"svi1lh\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"894\" data-start=\"881\"\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1028\" data-start=\"899\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1028\" data-start=\"899\" data-section-id=\"of566m\"\u003eMade from \u003cstrong data-end=\"933\" data-start=\"911\"\u003e100% malted barley\u003c\/strong\u003e, highlighting the traditional Irish single malt style. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1201\" data-start=\"1030\" data-section-id=\"1g9hm66\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1055\" data-start=\"1032\"\u003eTriple Distillation\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1201\" data-start=\"1060\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1201\" data-start=\"1060\" data-section-id=\"16hpu1d\"\u003eLike most Irish whiskey, it is \u003cstrong data-end=\"1113\" data-start=\"1093\"\u003etriple-distilled\u003c\/strong\u003e, producing a notably smooth and elegant spirit. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1406\" data-start=\"1203\" data-section-id=\"1vr0n1j\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1224\" data-start=\"1205\"\u003eCask Maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1406\" data-start=\"1229\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1406\" data-start=\"1229\" data-section-id=\"9otpeg\"\u003eThe whiskey spends \u003cstrong data-end=\"1335\" data-start=\"1250\"\u003eat least 11 years aging separately in ex-bourbon barrels and Oloroso sherry casks\u003c\/strong\u003e before being married together. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1658\" data-start=\"1408\" data-section-id=\"1hfou5n\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1433\" data-start=\"1410\"\u003eMarsala Cask Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1658\" data-start=\"1438\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1658\" data-start=\"1438\" data-section-id=\"1eexo9w\"\u003eAfter blending, the whiskey receives an additional \u003cstrong data-end=\"1543\" data-start=\"1491\"\u003e6–9 month finishing period in Marsala wine casks\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding distinctive notes of dried fruit, sweetness, and nutty complexity. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1764\" data-start=\"1660\" data-section-id=\"1tn75f8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1683\" data-start=\"1662\"\u003eBottling Strength\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1764\" data-start=\"1688\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1764\" data-start=\"1688\" data-section-id=\"49nm2f\"\u003eBottled at \u003cstrong data-end=\"1723\" data-start=\"1701\"\u003e40% ABV (80 proof)\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1900\" data-start=\"1766\"\u003eThis layered maturation—bourbon, sherry, and Marsala casks—gives the whiskey a unique character within the Irish single malt category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1905\" data-start=\"1902\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1928\" data-start=\"1907\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1926\" data-start=\"1907\"\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2171\" data-start=\"1930\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1949\" data-start=\"1930\"\u003eWhisky Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e named Bushmills 12 Year Old an \u003cstrong data-end=\"2000\" data-start=\"1981\"\u003eEditor’s Choice\u003c\/strong\u003e and included it among its \u003cstrong data-end=\"2054\" data-start=\"2027\"\u003eTop 20 Whiskies of 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e, highlighting its dark fruit, citrus peel, walnut oil, and honeyed richness. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2176\" 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data-section-id=\"1xsthxy\"\u003e2 oz Bushmills 12 Year Single Malt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3250\" data-start=\"3227\" data-section-id=\"16119zd\"\u003e0.75 oz honey syrup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3280\" data-start=\"3251\" data-section-id=\"1fhtbjy\"\u003e0.75 oz fresh lemon juice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3419\" data-start=\"3282\"\u003ePreparation\u003cbr data-end=\"3296\" data-start=\"3293\"\u003eShake all ingredients with ice until well chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice and garnish with a lemon twist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3424\" data-start=\"3421\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3451\" data-start=\"3426\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3451\" data-start=\"3426\"\u003eEmerald Old Fashioned\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3466\" data-start=\"3453\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3560\" data-start=\"3467\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3505\" data-start=\"3467\" data-section-id=\"1xsthxy\"\u003e2 oz Bushmills 12 Year Single Malt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3530\" data-start=\"3506\" data-section-id=\"u5mp6f\"\u003e0.25 oz simple syrup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3560\" data-start=\"3531\" data-section-id=\"mfsgvn\"\u003e2 dashes aromatic bitters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3691\" data-start=\"3562\"\u003ePreparation\u003cbr data-end=\"3576\" data-start=\"3573\"\u003eStir ingredients with ice until chilled. Strain over a large cube in a rocks glass and garnish with an orange peel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Breakthru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40164123115586,"sku":"","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Bushmills_12_year_Old_Single_Malt_Irish_Whiskey.jpg?v=1774385319","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/bushmills-12-year-old-single-malt-irish-whiskey","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}