Bushmills Irish Whiskey Black Bush (750ml)

Bushmills Black Bush leads with sherry sweetness, dried fruit and toasted nuts in the producer’s description. A soft, silky texture carries the nutty character, followed by lingering sweetness. For drinkers exploring Irish blends, its malt-rich recipe offers a useful comparison with lighter styles, while the sherry influence gives the fruit and nuts a prominent place in the glass.

Begin with a small neat pour, then compare it over a large cube if you prefer a cooler drink. A lightly sweetened Old Fashioned is another option to try, leaving room for the sherry character beside the bitters. Plain toasted almonds make a pairing to test against the producer’s nutty notes.

How it’s made: From Bushmills in Northern Ireland, this blend marries a high proportion of malt whiskey with lighter grain whiskey. Maturation uses former Oloroso sherry and bourbon casks. It is bottled at 40% ABV, or 80 proof.