Bushmills Three Woods 16 Year Old

16-Year-Old Irish Single Malt Whiskey Bushmills Three Woods matures in 3 different types of casks. It ages in ex-bourbon, ex-sherry Oloroso, and finally in ex-port casks. As a result, each cask contributes fruity, oaky, and sherry notes to the flavor and aroma of this whiskey.

The distillery is located in Northern Ireland. It is the oldest licensed whiskey producer in the world, having obtained its distillation license in 1608.

The aroma reveals a mix of sweetness and fruit: marzipan, vanilla, honey, dried fruits like plums and cherries, sometimes fruit in syrup or candied orange peels, all supported by gentle oak and hints of spice (e.g., black pepper) from the sherry and port finish.

The taste is full, velvety with a layered profile: the introduction brings honey and marzipan combined with sweet fruit, the mid-palate enriched with notes of port fruit (cherry, berries), followed by woody oak notes and sweet sherry. The overall impression is harmonious, with a medium to long finish that combines sweet, drier, and fruity elements.

We recommend serving it best neat at room temperature in a tulip or Glencairn glass to allow the aroma to fully develop. A little water can help open up deeper layers of sweet fruit and spice. An excellent choice as a digestif after a meal or as a special moment for solo enjoyment.