Thread: Bushmills Single Malt 16yrs

Has anybody had this? I just got a bottle and it is awesome. I love the port aroma and aftertaste. I would have to say that this is the smoothest whiskey I have ever had. I am young and have not had too much, but I have had some pretty good whiskey, scotch, bourbon etc...and I like this the most.


Anybody have any comments on the drink?

Ryan

I'm not sure if it was that one or another (Kilkenny?) that a co-worker recommended to me as "What the Scotts have been trying to do for centuries", but I'm going to pick me up a bottle of each just to see. Smooth isn't always what I'm looking for though. As a Rye drinker first I like a little bite.

My favorite Whisky so far is Craganmore Single Malt, but I also like Dalwhinnie and Oban ...

X

Single malt IRISH whiskey? 'Splain this to me please. I'm a big scotch fan, but don't know so much about the Irish varieties of whiskey. Maybe there's a whole new world of top shelf hooch I need to explore...

Jeff

You guys are terrible! I'm at work and you've got my mouth watering and it will be nearly impossible to concentrate on anything else for the rest of the day (I guess it serves me right, I should never have taken a break to peruse these boards).

X, I tend to agree with your tastes...a bit of a bite is typically a good thing. Rye has a really pleasant astringency so long as it's not overdone. I too like Cragenmore, but Dahlwinnie is too light and sweet for my taste. Have you ever had Lagavoulin 16 yr.? It's peatier than Tallisker or Laphroaig (my two favorite malts by the way).

I tend to run hot and cold on Irish whisky (traditionally there is no 'e' in whisky--a new world addition). It has been my experience that run of the mill no name irish whisky is better than the same quality scotch (or burbon for that matter), but really good irish whisky (and burbon) is not all that much better than the average. Conversely, really good scotch takes one to nirvana.

Did I ever mention that I plan to spend retirement on a perpetual pub crawl across Scotland?

Ed

I like Bushmills a lot (although I've only had the cheap variety). I much prefer bourbon. Again, I've had the biggies (Maker's Mark, Wild Turkey) Turkey's my favorite. 101 only, please.

I've tried the Bushmill's in question, and while damned good, I won't buy another bottle. I'll stick to Tullamore Dew (except that it goes down -way- too easy).





Wayne

The Macallan ..... for breafast , lunch n dinner ... ah heck it's 9.52am I'm in work -- I don't think they'd be too happy with me !
Only Tried the basic Bushmills when I was over in Galway for a wedding - must admit it was smooth , Jameison's is another nice Irish Whiskey

( ps. I hope none of my fellow Scotts think I'm putting our fine Whisky down -- it's good to diversify the taste buds now and again )

I have had Laphroaig, but I'm not sure it was the 16yr. It sure was a nice one though. I also tend to agree with your assessment of different whisky qualities. A bad scotch is usually worse than a bad irish or rye. For rye, although some would disagree, my preference is for Crown Royal.

Good mention on the Macallan, Garry. That's a SUPER single malt that rarely gets its due.

X

ooo Laphroaig , a little to peaty for my palate - you'd also like Talisker it's from the Isle of Skye and has a distinct peaty kick to it ;-) .

Originally Posted by xman

I have had Laphroaig, but I'm not sure it was the 16yr. It sure was a nice one though. I also tend to agree with your assessment of different whisky qualities. A bad scotch is usually worse than a bad irish or rye. For rye, although some would disagree, my preference is for Crown Royal.

Good mention on the Macallan, Garry. That's a SUPER single malt that rarely gets its due.

X

X, it's the Lagavoulin that is the 16 yr old (a whisky that is not for the faint of heart). The Laphroaig (although it can sometime be found in other ages) is typically 10 yr old--this is my regular daily libation (when I'm not drinking Talisker that is).
Life is good!
Ed