{"product_id":"bushmills-private-reserve-10-year-old-amarone-casks-single-malt-irish-whiskey","title":"Bushmills Private Reserve 10 year Old Amarone Casks Single Malt Irish Whiskey","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"512\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"68\" data-start=\"27\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline cursor-pointer\"\u003eBushmills Private Reserve 10 Year Old Amarone Casks Single Malt Irish Whiskey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is an inspired limited-edition Irish single malt that pushes tradition into bold new territory. Matured first in bourbon and oloroso sherry casks before a prolonged finish in Amarone wine barrels from Italy, this whiskey marries \u003cstrong data-end=\"339\" data-start=\"298\"\u003erich dark fruit, spice, and oak depth\u003c\/strong\u003e with Bushmills’ classic smooth triple-distilled base—offering an expressive, layered experience that’s both vibrant and contemplative. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"517\" data-start=\"514\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"876\" data-start=\"519\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"546\" data-start=\"519\"\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"549\" data-start=\"546\"\u003ePart of the \u003cstrong data-end=\"601\" data-start=\"561\"\u003eBushmills Private Reserve Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e, this expression showcases the distillery’s commitment to \u003cstrong data-end=\"699\" data-start=\"660\"\u003esmall-batch, cask-driven innovation\u003c\/strong\u003e built on over four centuries of Irish whiskey heritage. It begins with 100% malted barley triple-distilled in traditional copper pot stills, then aged in a thoughtful sequence:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1128\" data-start=\"878\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"993\" data-start=\"878\" data-section-id=\"13jfaz1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"993\" data-start=\"880\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"902\" data-start=\"880\"\u003eInitial maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e in American bourbon barrels and Spanish oloroso sherry casks to build foundational depth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1128\" data-start=\"994\" data-section-id=\"nmpyiv\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1128\" data-start=\"996\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1026\" data-start=\"996\"\u003eExtended finish (≈6 years)\u003c\/strong\u003e in Italian \u003cstrong data-end=\"1060\" data-start=\"1038\"\u003eAmarone wine casks\u003c\/strong\u003e (from the Valpolicella region) that previously held rich red wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1356\" data-start=\"1130\"\u003eThe Amarone barrels impart red grape intensity, tannic structure, and nuanced fruit complexity rarely seen in Irish single malts, amplifying both the whiskey’s aromatic and textural depth. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1361\" data-start=\"1358\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1850\" data-start=\"1363\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1382\" data-start=\"1363\"\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1385\" data-start=\"1382\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1434\" data-start=\"1385\"\u003eWhisky Advocate scores this release 92 points\u003c\/strong\u003e in its \u003cem data-end=\"1481\" data-start=\"1442\"\u003eEditors’ Choice Whisky of Summer 2025\u003c\/em\u003e, highlighting it as an outstanding Irish single malt that balances fruit richness, spice nuance, and oak influence. The panel praised its \u003cstrong data-end=\"1739\" data-start=\"1620\"\u003e“thick, fruity palate with cherry, bramble, clove, fresh plum, a touch of leather, and lasting vanilla creaminess.”\u003c\/strong\u003e Water, they noted, brightens the fruit notes and adds further dimension. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2016\" data-start=\"1852\"\u003eThis score places the Amarone finish comfortably among the top-rated whiskies in its cohort, underscoring its quality relative to peers across countries and styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2021\" data-start=\"2018\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2306\" data-start=\"2023\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2042\" data-start=\"2023\"\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2045\" data-start=\"2042\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2054\" data-start=\"2045\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep and inviting, with \u003cstrong data-end=\"2120\" data-start=\"2079\"\u003ered grape, dark cherry, and dried fig\u003c\/strong\u003e supported by hints of clove, five-spice, and soft vanilla. The wine cask influence gives lifted bramble fruit alongside subtle leather and spice. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2586\" data-start=\"2308\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2319\" data-start=\"2308\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick and warmly textured—\u003cstrong data-end=\"2393\" data-start=\"2346\"\u003eripe plum, blackberry, and red wine essence\u003c\/strong\u003e mingle with oak-driven \u003cstrong data-end=\"2482\" data-start=\"2417\"\u003evanilla creaminess, cinnamon spice, and gentle dark chocolate\u003c\/strong\u003e. A touch of leather adds savory balance to the fruit sweetness. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2803\" data-start=\"2588\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2599\" data-start=\"2588\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and layered, with lingering ripe fruit, soft oak spice, and vanilla that taper into a dry, satisfying close—evidence of the Amarone cask’s structured influence. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2808\" data-start=\"2805\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2830\" data-start=\"2810\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2828\" data-start=\"2810\"\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-end=\"3554\" data-start=\"2832\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-end=\"2854\" data-start=\"2832\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2854\" data-start=\"2832\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"align-top\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2843\" data-start=\"2832\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"align-top\" data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"2854\" data-start=\"2843\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-end=\"3554\" data-start=\"2865\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2939\" data-start=\"2865\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2879\" data-start=\"2865\"\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"2939\" data-start=\"2879\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e47.3% (94.6 proof) \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3043\" data-start=\"2940\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2958\" data-start=\"2940\"\u003eOrigin \/ Region\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"3043\" data-start=\"2958\"\u003eNorthern Ireland (Old Bushmills Distillery) \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3167\" data-start=\"3044\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3057\" data-start=\"3044\"\u003eProduction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"3167\" data-start=\"3057\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eSingle malt Irish whiskey (triple distilled; Private Reserve series) \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3288\" data-start=\"3168\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3190\" data-start=\"3168\"\u003eAging or Maturation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"3288\" data-start=\"3190\"\u003eBourbon \u0026amp; sherry casks, finished in Amarone wine casks \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3417\" data-start=\"3289\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3308\" data-start=\"3289\"\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"3417\" data-start=\"3308\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eCherry, plum, blackberry, cinnamon, clove, vanilla cream, leather \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3554\" data-start=\"3418\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3437\" data-start=\"3418\"\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"3554\" data-start=\"3437\"\u003eInnovative wine cask-finished Irish single malt with lush fruit and spice \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3559\" data-start=\"3556\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3715\" data-start=\"3561\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3581\" data-start=\"3561\"\u003eCocktail Recipes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3584\" data-start=\"3581\"\u003eThis whiskey shines \u003cstrong data-end=\"3636\" data-start=\"3604\"\u003eneat or with a drop of water\u003c\/strong\u003e to open aromatics, but also lends itself to refined, spirit-forward cocktails:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3745\" data-start=\"3717\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3743\" data-start=\"3717\"\u003eAmarone Cask Manhattan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3933\" data-start=\"3746\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3800\" data-start=\"3746\" data-section-id=\"6gtj6p\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3800\" data-start=\"3748\"\u003e2 oz Bushmills Private Reserve 10 yr Amarone Casks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3824\" data-start=\"3801\" data-section-id=\"iph3jq\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3824\" data-start=\"3803\"\u003e1 oz sweet vermouth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3933\" data-start=\"3825\" data-section-id=\"1tejb5q\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3933\" data-start=\"3827\"\u003e2 dashes aromatic bitters\u003cbr data-end=\"3855\" data-start=\"3852\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3866\" data-start=\"3855\"\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stir with ice, strain into a chilled coupe, garnish with a cherry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3962\" data-start=\"3935\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3960\" data-start=\"3935\"\u003eIrish Whiskey Negroni\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"4158\" data-start=\"3963\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4017\" data-start=\"3963\" data-section-id=\"pk4juq\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4017\" data-start=\"3965\"\u003e1 oz Bushmills Private Reserve 10 yr Amarone Casks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4034\" data-start=\"4018\" data-section-id=\"1j1n55\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4034\" data-start=\"4020\"\u003e1 oz Campari\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4158\" data-start=\"4035\" data-section-id=\"iyptdh\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4158\" data-start=\"4037\"\u003e1 oz sweet vermouth\u003cbr data-end=\"4059\" data-start=\"4056\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4070\" data-start=\"4059\"\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stir with ice, strain over a large ice cube in a rocks glass, garnish with orange peel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Breakthru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43025199890498,"sku":null,"price":57.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Bushmills_Private_Reserve_10_year_Old_Amarone_Casks_Single_Malt_Irish_Whiskey.jpg?v=1772061205","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/bushmills-private-reserve-10-year-old-amarone-casks-single-malt-irish-whiskey","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}