{"product_id":"bushmills-private-reserve-10-year-old-moscatel-casks-single-malt-irish-whiskey","title":"Bushmills Private Reserve 10 year Old Moscatel Casks Single Malt Irish Whiskey","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"496\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"111\"\u003eBushmills Private Reserve 10 Year Old \u003cem data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"83\"\u003eMoscatel Casks\u003c\/em\u003e Single Malt Irish Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a bright, fruit-accented, and elegantly finished Irish single malt that showcases how wine cask finishing can lift and expand a classic Bushmills spirit. With a lively interplay of floral notes, jammy fruit sweetness, and citrus, it’s a versatile expression that feels approachable yet distinctive within the distillery’s Private Reserve line. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"501\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"927\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"530\"\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"533\"\u003ePart of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"581\"\u003eBushmills Private Reserve Series\u003c\/strong\u003e, this expression begins life as a traditional Bushmills \u003cstrong data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"667\"\u003esingle malt Irish whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e—made with 100 % malted barley, triple-distilled in copper pot stills, and matured in a combination of \u003cstrong data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"831\"\u003eAmerican bourbon barrels and Spanish oloroso sherry casks\u003c\/strong\u003e to build foundational malt sweetness and toasted spice. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003eAfter those core years of aging (~6 years), the whiskey is \u003cstrong data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003efinished for a minimum of ~4 years in Portuguese \u003cem data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1049\"\u003eMoscatel\u003c\/em\u003e wine casks\u003c\/strong\u003e, imparting fruit complexity, floral aromatics, and a nuanced sweetness that plays beautifully against the malt base. This Moscatel finish is what sets this Private Reserve apart, giving the whiskey a rose-gold hue and lifted character. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003eWhisky Advocate’s \u003cem data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003eEditors’ Choice Whisky of Summer 2025\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e includes this \u003cstrong data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003e10 Year Old Moscatel Cask finish (2013 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e among its top Irish single malts, underlining its quality, fruit-driven character, and craftsmanship—placing it alongside other standout finishes in the Private Reserve Series. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"2136\"\u003eIn that \u003cem data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003eWhisky Advocate\u003c\/em\u003e review, the panel highlights \u003cstrong data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1858\"\u003edelicate, spellbinding aromas of dried flowers, rose water, lemon zest, and bergamot oil\u003c\/strong\u003e, and describes a palate that is “vibrant and fruity to taste” with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1926\" data-end=\"2008\"\u003evanilla, candied citrus, peach, apple, fresh apricot, and orange blossom honey\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2098\"\u003eslightly drying finish with star fruit, olive oil, and citrus accents.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2256\"\u003eThis placement and descriptive praise reflect strong appreciation from one of the world’s leading whiskey authorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2261\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2263\" data-end=\"2474\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2263\" data-end=\"2282\"\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2285\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2294\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floral and inviting, with gentle \u003cstrong data-start=\"2328\" data-end=\"2377\"\u003edried flowers, rose water, and orange blossom\u003c\/strong\u003e, layered over caramelized sugar and honeyed citrus zest. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2476\" data-end=\"2720\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2476\" data-end=\"2487\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and expressive, the fruitiness unfolds into \u003cstrong data-start=\"2539\" data-end=\"2602\"\u003evanilla, ripe mandarin, peach, apricot, and hints of orange\u003c\/strong\u003e, balanced by subtle oak spice and soft malty warmth from the base maturation. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2722\" data-end=\"2926\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2722\" data-end=\"2733\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finishes \u003cstrong data-start=\"2743\" data-end=\"2773\"\u003efruit-sweet yet gently dry\u003c\/strong\u003e, with lingering citrus notes and a clean, slightly floral glow that keeps the experience refreshing and memorable. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2928\" data-end=\"2931\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2933\" data-end=\"2953\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2933\" data-end=\"2951\"\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 data-start=\"2955\" data-end=\"3663\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"2955\" data-end=\"2977\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2955\" data-end=\"2977\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2955\" data-end=\"2966\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2966\" data-end=\"2977\" data-col-size=\"md\" class=\"\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"2988\" data-end=\"3663\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2988\" data-end=\"3061\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2988\" data-end=\"3002\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3002\" data-end=\"3061\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e48.5 % \/ 97 proof \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3062\" data-end=\"3165\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3062\" data-end=\"3080\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eOrigin \/ Region\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3080\" data-end=\"3165\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eNorthern Ireland (Old Bushmills Distillery) \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3166\" data-end=\"3280\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3166\" data-end=\"3193\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eProduction or Grape Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3193\" data-end=\"3280\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eSingle malt Irish whiskey; triple distilled \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3281\" data-end=\"3407\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3281\" data-end=\"3303\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAging or Maturation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3303\" data-end=\"3407\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eBourbon \u0026amp; sherry casks, then finished in Moscatel wine casks \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3408\" data-end=\"3534\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3408\" data-end=\"3427\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3427\" data-end=\"3534\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eFloral botanicals, citrus zest, honeyed vanilla, apricot, peach \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3535\" data-end=\"3663\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3535\" data-end=\"3554\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3554\" data-end=\"3663\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eBright, fruit-accented Irish single malt with wine cask influence \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\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-start=\"3665\" data-end=\"3668\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3670\" data-end=\"3862\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3670\" data-end=\"3690\"\u003eCocktail Recipes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3690\" data-end=\"3693\"\u003eBecause of its expressive fruit and layered complexity, this whiskey can be enjoyed \u003cstrong data-start=\"3777\" data-end=\"3809\"\u003eneat, with a splash of water\u003c\/strong\u003e, or in refined serves that complement its character:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3864\" data-end=\"3902\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3864\" data-end=\"3900\"\u003eMoscatel Manhattan (Irish Twist)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3903\" data-end=\"4089\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ege3ec\" data-start=\"3903\" data-end=\"3958\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3905\" data-end=\"3958\"\u003e2 oz Bushmills Private Reserve 10 Yr Moscatel Casks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"iph3jq\" data-start=\"3959\" data-end=\"3982\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3961\" data-end=\"3982\"\u003e1 oz sweet vermouth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16u4ydc\" data-start=\"3983\" data-end=\"4089\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3985\" data-end=\"4089\"\u003e2 dashes orange bitters\u003cbr data-start=\"4008\" data-end=\"4011\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4011\" data-end=\"4022\"\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-start=\"4091\" data-end=\"4128\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4091\" data-end=\"4126\"\u003eIrish Whiskey \u0026amp; Citrus Highball\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4129\" data-end=\"4314\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1brqu6z\" 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