Bushmills Unveils 23-Year-Old Madeira Cask Whiskey for Travel Retail

Bushmills, owned by Proximo Spirits, has introduced a 23-year-old Irish whiskey matured exclusively in Madeira wine casks, available only through travel retail.

Exclusive Travel Retail Release

This release is part of the prestigious Causeway Collection and is bottled at 53.8% ABV. The whiskey, filled on 30 June 2000, has been maturing in Madeira oak casks for its entire 23-year duration, ensuring a distinct and refined flavor profile.

The Bushmills 23 Year Old Madeira Cask whiskey will initially be available at Avolta’s World Duty Free stores at London’s Heathrow Airport for one month before being rolled out to Avolta stores worldwide. This exclusive release is priced at £390 (US$507).

To celebrate the launch, Bushmills will offer samples and gifting activities at the World Duty Free store in Heathrow’s Terminal 3. Travellers who purchase the Madeira Cask whiskey will have the opportunity to win a miniature bottle from a previous Causeway Collection release.

Master Blender’s Vision

Alex Thomas, Bushmills’ master blender, expressed her excitement about the release: “I wanted to share something truly unique for our partners at Avolta. I chose this single malt aged exclusively in Madeira casks for its distinct profile, bursting with summer fruits, sweet peach, and roasted nuts.

Thomas highlighted the meticulous process behind the whiskey’s creation: “Each decision – from the cask selection and seasoning process, to the bottling and packaging – is testament to our restless pursuit of perfection and determination to delight consumers with ground-breaking and prestigious single malt whiskeys.”

She emphasized the whiskey’s unique flavor: “Having spent 23 years maturing in Madeira casks alone, I’m confident this one will be hugely popular. Its luscious sweetness is basically summer in a glass.

(Photo: Bushmills Distillery)

Tasting Notes

The Bushmills 23 Year Old Madeira Cask offers a rich and complex profile:

  • Nose: Waves of ripe summer fruits, caramelized sugar, black coffee, and walnut oil.
  • Palate: Sweet peach and orange peel, followed by roasted nuts, honey, and black coffee.
  • Finish: Delicate, dry, long, and fruity, developing into rich nutty praline and toasted cocoa.

Additional Releases

In addition to the 23-year-old Madeira Cask, Bushmills recently introduced a 31-Year-Old Single Malt, available exclusively in the U.S.

For more details, visit Bushmills or follow their social media channels.

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