{"product_id":"bushmills-rare-cask-rish-whiskey","title":"Bushmills Rare Cask 30 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey – Madeira Cask Finish, 49% ABV (Rare Casks Series #3)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"593\"\u003eBushmills Rare Cask 30 Year Madeira is one of the most distinctive ultra-aged Irish whiskeys available—dense, fruit-driven, and remarkably textured. The extended Madeira cask influence pushes it into deeper, richer territory than typical Bushmills releases. This is a serious collector whisky that combines age, innovation, and bold flavor in equal measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"598\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"864\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"627\"\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"630\"\u003eProduced at the historic \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eOld Bushmills Distillery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, this expression is part of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"746\"\u003eRare Casks Series\u003c\/strong\u003e, a U.S.-focused collection showcasing experimental long-term cask maturation. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"940\"\u003eThis release (Rare Cask #3) is built around a unique maturation program:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ycd0mi\" data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003eInitially aged \u003cstrong data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"1016\"\u003ejust over 13 years in bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"djndwj\" data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003eThen transferred into \u003cstrong data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003ethree first-fill Madeira wine casks\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it spends the majority of its remaining life \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003eIn total, the whisky reaches \u003cstrong data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003e30 years of age\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003eremarkably long secondary maturation (~17 years)\u003c\/strong\u003e in Madeira—an unusually extended finishing period that defines its identity. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1694\"\u003eBushmills’ signature \u003cstrong data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003etriple distillation\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures a smooth, fruit-forward spirit that can absorb this intense cask influence without becoming overly tannic. The result is a whisky that leans more toward \u003cstrong data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003edark fruit, confectionery richness, and spice\u003c\/strong\u003e than traditional Irish profiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1828\"\u003eBottled at \u003cstrong data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1718\"\u003e49% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e, it retains both weight and complexity, positioning it firmly in the ultra-premium, limited-release category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"1833\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"1854\"\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"After 17 years in a madeira cask, this whisky goes for the base notes, with aromas of peppercorn, nutmeg, coriander seed, chocolate-hazelnut ganache, bramble, dried fig, and mixed peel in syrup. Amazingly thick and chewy, the flavors of dark fruits, cooked apple, caramel, chocolate, and pepper melt into a pool of malty chocolate, praline, fig roll, then concentrated red fruit continues into a lengthy, velvety finish.\" \u003cstrong\u003eWhiskey Advocate 93 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2099\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2122\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2120\"\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2227\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2133\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried fig, dark berry compote, chocolate ganache, and baking spice with subtle citrus peel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2349\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2240\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and weighty—caramel, cooked apple, red fruit, praline, and spice with a dense, almost syrupy texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2351\" data-end=\"2440\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2351\" data-end=\"2362\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and velvety, with lingering chocolate, dried fruit, and warming spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2442\" data-end=\"2445\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2465\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2465\"\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=\"2467\" data-end=\"3011\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"2467\" data-end=\"2490\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2467\" data-end=\"2490\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2467\" data-end=\"2479\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2479\" data-end=\"2490\" data-col-size=\"md\" class=\"\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"2501\" data-end=\"3011\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2501\" data-end=\"2541\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2501\" data-end=\"2519\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2518\"\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2519\" data-end=\"2541\"\u003e49% ABV (98 Proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2542\" data-end=\"2584\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2542\" data-end=\"2564\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2544\" data-end=\"2563\"\u003eOrigin \/ Region\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2564\" data-end=\"2584\"\u003eNorthern Ireland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2613\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2600\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2587\" data-end=\"2599\"\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2600\" data-end=\"2613\"\u003eBushmills\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2653\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2631\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2616\" data-end=\"2630\"\u003eKey Inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2631\" data-end=\"2653\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e100% malted barley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2654\" data-end=\"2753\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2654\" data-end=\"2679\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2678\"\u003eAging \/ Maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2679\" data-end=\"2753\"\u003e13+ years bourbon \u0026amp; sherry casks, extended maturation in Madeira casks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2754\" data-end=\"2840\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2754\" data-end=\"2779\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2756\" data-end=\"2778\"\u003eSpecial Attributes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2779\" data-end=\"2840\"\u003eRare Casks Series #3, ultra-aged, extended Madeira finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2841\" data-end=\"2919\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2841\" data-end=\"2864\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2843\" data-end=\"2863\"\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2864\" data-end=\"2919\"\u003eDried fruit, chocolate, caramel, spice, citrus peel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2920\" data-end=\"3011\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2920\" data-end=\"2943\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2922\" data-end=\"2942\"\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2943\" data-end=\"3011\"\u003eRich, fruit-driven, dessert-leaning ultra-aged Irish single malt\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=\"3013\" data-end=\"3016\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3018\" data-end=\"3198\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3018\" data-end=\"3040\"\u003eServing \u0026amp; Occasion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3040\" data-end=\"3043\"\u003eBest enjoyed neat with time to evolve in the glass. 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