My experience with Irish whiskey is very limited - Jameson and Bushmills. And I like both. I wish more channels would review "basic" whiskies. Not everyone has the time, money, or energy to buy the top shelf stuff, and those of us who can't reach above the middle shelf appreciate reviews of juice that we actually have a chance to drink.
I’ve been LOVING Paddy’s Irish. It’s about $18 per 750ml around here, comes in a nice cardboard cylinder (much like good scotch), and it’s for the burn of water. Great whiskey to have on the shelf for a night of watching sports, or mixing drinks with the boys. Plus it’s SO cheap, I always feel like I’m stealing from the store 😂😂
Bushmills was the first whisky I ever tried when my family went to the bushmills distillery in northern Ireland. For that it will always hold a special place in my heart and was my gateway to drinking in general nevermind Whisky
Bushmills was really my entry into drinking whiskey straight. Up to then (excuse me, I was very young), my whiskey consumption was limited to 7&7. I took a trip to Ireland, and I decided I should sample the local wares. I have been a whiskey drinker ever since.
Been watching you guys for years and have bought on your recommendations many times. My wife and I love Brianna! Thanks for reviewing whiskey that can be found on local shelves and that we can afford to purchase in this failing economy. Keep up the great content. Cheers!
Makes sense to me that it makes a good blending base. I quite like it as the base for my homemade Irish cream (not too aggressive in its profile with some nice dry fruit notes that pair well with the other flavors I use and remind me a little of amarula when combined with the cream)
I purchased this thinking it would taste good based on your review, it doesn't taste as good as others I've tried. Wild turkey 101 is better for example. I understand it's subjective, it was ok the first time I opened the bottle, but now I am drinking it to get rid of it and will not be purchasing it again. The next time I go to the store, I will get Jameson stout edition to try. There is so much you recommend that is above my budget. You guys are great, thank you for the channel.
I live about 4 miles from the distillery. They sell a 10yo single malt in the distillery shop, which isn't on sale in general stores in Ireland. It's my favourite. Dunno if its available elsewhere, if you can get hold of a bottle, its worth a taste.
I was at the Bushmills distillery a few months ago. When i toured the property, most of the barrels were Jim Beam barrels. I was able to grab a bottle of the 12 year Distiller's reserve. Probably my favorite Irish whiskey.
I would say that in my opinion Jack White (The White Stripes, The Raconteurs) is the best ever that I have witnessed play a myriad of stringed instruments flawlessly in concert the couple of times that I watched him. Awesome video Gentlemen !!
It makes great Irish coffees. I grew up with Bushmills around the house. To be honest, I sampled Tullamore Dew, Jameson, and Bushmills, and I could not tell them apart. I prefer Powers, but, again, it is not significantly different than the other Irish whiskies, it was just absent for years from liquor store shelves locally.
@@tonymarselle8812Irish Whiskey is hugely different today. There are over 40 operating distilleries. Once you step away from the big names there is huge amount of variety.
I was listening to a John Muir audio book before switching to this, it feels very similar switching from a 15 year to bushmills, I mean, I would describe it almost identically as you all did the bushmills. No offense to you fine gentlemen, you are "fine for the level of expectation." 😂
@@dreamingwolf8382 Oh 100 percent, I was just teasing, I love their reviews. I think a lsrge part of what's wrong with society today is people's refusal to note and appreciate the nuanced positives of people, places, and things. Something these guys do so well, and I appreciate it so much.
I love this bottle. When I don’t want to think about flavor or nose and just want an easy drink, I go for this every time. Plus it’s $5-$7 cheaper where I live than Jameson
The first two Irish whiskey I tried was Jameson and Bushmills. Naturally a shot here or there, but my first real glass was these two. Hated them, I thought they both were straight up chemicals. I assumed I didn't like Irish whiskey. 10 years later (about a year into my real whiskey learning adventure) I tried them again. Still don't love them, but I can at least appreciate them. Powers, Teeling, Red Breast (oh yeah), and others that I've tried I really liked. Of course, once I hit RB Cask, I was sold and never looked back. Now I'm learning Scotch, and loving the journey. I will try Jameson and Bushmills again later this year, and I know my tastes will have changed once again. Love the journey!
As an Irishman, Bushmills was one of the first whiskies I was introduced to. Honestly speaking, it's probably one of the worst basic branded Irish. I would say it's closer to Powers or Tullamore in harshness where I prefer the smoother Jameson style. I used to enjoy Bushmills "Black Bush" but having tried it recently, it doesn't hold up. The best Irish whiskey that doesn't break the bank is Powers "Three Swallow". It's a single pot still but isn't aged 12 years so you can sometimes get a bottle for €30 here, and if you know Irish prices, that's a steal. You also mentioned Powers "John's Lane". That's an excellent one but is a bit more expensive due to it being aged.
I always say to folks "Go start with the irish stuff..." I still drink 70% Irish 30% Scotch. Bushmills and Jamesons, good cheap drink for casual wind down on the sofa drinking.
As a lad who could barely see over the bar we were introduced to Bushmills as a 'sippin' whiskey'. (circa 1978) It was $1 a shot, but we weren't allowed to shoot it. (Jack was 60 cents a shot) so top shelf. Much Thanks to Hoagies....
Just bought a 12 year old bushmills distillery reserve bottle and their distillery exclusive which is matured in acacia Wood. Would love to see ur thoughts and tasting notes for these ones
The last bottle of Bushmills I bought I was able to get for $13. Thanks for the tip on Bushmills being a good base whisky. I noticed that Jamison fell apart when I tried to make my last Manhatten with it. It wasn't good. Cheers you OG Bastards!
Bushmills always leaves me wanting more proof but gosh it’s drinkable and the 16 and 21 year old were always my go to for when people get to obsessed with proof. The 21 being one of the best Whiskey’s I have ever had. So delicious and tropical and layered with so much complexity for something only 40 proof. That said the limited Prohibition/Peaky Blinders Bushmill was really enjoyable and slightly higher proof.
Jameson used to be my go-to irish but recently it rose in price to $30 where I live. Now if I'm getting Irish my best bet is Sexton if I don't feel like spending the money on Redbreast. I really wish the stores near me had a better selection
In total agreement with Daniel on Béla Fleck. I can to know about him through his participation on a Dave Matthews Band song. Thank you for your reviews and outlooks on whiskey and more.
I have very fond memories of bushmills. I've sat down with my mother and drank it neat many a time back when I was still a new whiskey lad. My father on the other hand, mooches my glenfiddich (of any age) whenever he visits.
I have an Irish recipe book that includes a recipe for an Irish hot toddy. It's simple: lemon juice, clove, honey, boiling water, Irish whiskey. It's said to be able to cure anything, even a broken heart. I've tried many whiskies, but only Bushmills works for the toddy. :)
Usually it’s a slice of lemon and some brown sugar instead of honey. Just called a “hot whiskey”. People drink it when they feel ill or very cold. Every pub serves it. Powers would’ve been the most common whiskey in Ireland until Jameson overtook it in the last 10-15 years.
IME, Bushmills is designed to taste better with a drop of water, while Jameson just falls apart/is best drunk straight. Of course, adding into water/another drink, this holds even more true.
Red Bush is my fave because it has much more bourbon flavor, purposely. Slane is one my go tos with its sherry finish. Teeling Single Malt a nice drink as well. Powers Three Swallow is very nice as well.
i remember when i bought the original Bushmills because i wasn't sure if i liked the black bush bushmills and i prefer the original this was like 2 years ago and i tried to see if you guys did a vid on it but nope nothing although i guess you have made up for it. What would be great is if you re-do some of the old videos because man some of the old ones have bad audio.
Bushmills Original would always be my basic whisky-of-choice, ever since I had tasted it for like 10 years ago. Obviously nicer and smoother than Jameson, JW Red Label, Teachers, no matter, raw or coctail base. Very balanced and almost not smelling like chemical agent.
Bushmills is probably one of the best Irish whiskies out there. I wouldn't say it's better than JW or Teachers - they're just different in their own beautiful ways.
@@SwapBlogRU IMO, mass-market whiskies (as JW, Jameson, Passport Scotch - can't say much about bourbons cause never tasted them) lose their previous charm over the years of production (or maybe it's in the batches). Teachers got me with its smokiness, but it is still good but rather straightforward whisky. Bushmills is also straightforward (cause it has everything you expect from good ol' drink), but the balance of different flavours and accents is rather high in comparison to other whiskies. But I personally price Auchentoshan American Oak more than Bushmills for its chocolate&tan overall taste.
@@madgoatsoldier I think it depends on the batch. I've noticed that JW Red can deviate quite noticeably, though maybe I just bought a counterfeit bottle. For me personally the basic Bushmills is nice, its smooth, but a bit empty, if that makes sense. Not much of a rich aftertaste, a bit watery. I enjoy Black Bush way more. As for Auchentoshan American Oak - I used to absolutely love it, was my favorite budget single malt together with Singleton 12YO, but one year ago, before the western sanctions, it cost half as much as it does today in my country. Now my bar mostly consists of JW and Dewar's.
I recently got a bottle of that and I liked it far less than Jameson's and Tullamore Dew. I think it has a less refined, more ethanolic taste. It actually reminded me more of a scotch than an Irish whiskey
Bushmills has Malt in the blend, so it’s not surprising you find it more like Scotch than the others. I enjoy it but I lean towards Irish Single Malt more than Pot Still or Grain Whiskey.
@@DreynoI’m not sure he’s going to like Black Bush, I think it’s the Malt in the blend that’s the issue. Love Jameson Crested though! That’s a great bottle at such a good price!
The idea of "Catholic" and "Protestant" whiskey is entirely unknown in Ireland, particularly Northern Ireland. The idea of Bushmills distillery or whiskey being Protestants was established by an Irish-American pressure group. Up on the North Coast of Ireland, people just prefer the local whiskey, no matter which religion. Bushmills distillery employs people from all sides of the community across its organisation. Any kind of sectarianism would not only hurt themselves as a brand and a company, it would also massively hurt tourism in the region.
The word seasoned when talking about sherry casks these days means that the barrel was filled first with sherry then it left for a amount of time.The sherry just gets poured away and the barrel used for single malt.Seasoned casks are not actually used for sherry that is to be bottled and sold. Maybe the same is happening with Bushmills.Are they just filling virgin oak casks with cheap bourbon that just gets thrown away after sitting in the barrel !?
I thought so, too. Except instead of using expensive virgin oak barrels they would use the oldest crap ass barrels they have in their warehouse, pour in some bourbon, dump it, and then fill it up with their own booze.
I really like Bushmills original. I did a blind of budget Irish Whiskey twice, Bushmills won twice. I get a lot of candy apple with Bushmills Original.
This checks out, since my only memory of you guys ever drinking Bushmills outside of a comparison was your livestream on the other channel where Daniel chugged a full glass of Bushmills steeped with Rex's "plumage".
You mentioned that it’s better than a budget Canadian whiskey - I would highly recommend trying Stiff Upper Lip by Old Son’s Distillery. It’s very different than any other Canadian whiskey I’ve tried and it’s affordable.
the baseline Irish whiskeys all taste pretty much the same to me...Jamesons, Bushmills, Tullamore Dew, Killbeggan and on and on. I like them, but can't tell one from the other. I know, I'm a heathen
Lads there are a shit ton of us out here sipping single malts and cask strength speysides and high end pot still whisk(e)y that cut our teeth on white label Bushmills. We still keep a bottle on a shelf that gets hauled out and poured over a big chunk of ice from time to time. Wondering how many others who like me had to try it after reading any of Jack Higgins series featuring his Sean Dillon character. Plus how you can tell any story that includes Bela Fleck and the Flecktones without rendering a salute to Victor Wooten is beyond me. LOL
An even better story is when a dufus that DW was in a band with walked up to Sam Bush after a set and told him he was pretty good and has he ever given thought to making a career of the mandolin.
I like the Bushmill's green label. But I got a bottle of Red Breast and a big bottle of 18 year old Jameson's for Christmas. My local liquor store didn't have Yellow Spot the last time I was there. Drat
Because Bushmills and Jamersons were what I knew of Irish whiskey I stayed away till I picked up a Redbreast 15 just because it has been talked about many times hear so Thank You
I tried this for the first time this evening because a local supermarket had it on offer for £25. I have to say I was very impressed. I'm a casual Whisky drinker but I found this to be far smoother than the likes of Jameson (and I like Jameson). Or even Chivas for that matter in this price range. And I agree, it smells terrible! Fortunately the taste is anything but. The Irish are pretty good at this.
It always reminds me of a scene from The Wire, where McNulty walks in to a reception and asks for Jameson. The bartender says they don't have Jameson, but they DO have Bushmills. McNulty give him a look and says "Bushmills? That's Protestant whiskey!" My first thought after hear that was "I thought Protestant whiskey was usually called 'Scotch.'"
Actually, the Jameson family was Protestant as well. Powers were a Catholic family. Not that anybody in ireland actually cares. You’ll find Powers whiskey in a pub in Ballymena and Bushmills in a pub in Ballinamore. Catholic and Protestant whiskies isn’t a “thing” in Ireland.
Have either of you ever experienced whiskey dishonesty at a bar, like asking for a nice bottle but what they pour from that bottle has clearly been replaced with a substitute or cut?
Might have to try some since its just so darn cheap that im not out if i dont like it. and enjoy jameson well enough. i know its only going to be fine, but i need to try more whiskies, so why the hell not?
You guys sound a bit snobby here. Among mass market whiskeys that can be found at darts pubs I visit, Bushmill's is probably the most amenable to a pleasant time. Redbreast might be an easy step up, but that's a different matter. Bushmill's should be gauged according to the environments where it's found.
in reply to the not making cuts question, wouldn't that be like Applejack? fermenting apple cider (or any fruit juice i guess) then freezing it til the water turns to ice and removing that and your left with all of the alcohols. The process is called Jacking... giggity
If the distiller doesn’t make a head cut, or doesn’t cut out enough head, he or she leaves in methanol, which can blind you or kill you. So if you ever hear of such a distiller, run away as fast as you can. Tail cuts affect the flavor more than the toxicity of the drink, but they are also desirable.
I’ve had Bushmills and Bushmills 10 year and there’s a night and day difference Bushmills is alright but the 10 year was delicious I had a great time drinking the 10
Bushmills Original is much younger than the 10 year. The 10 year is also Single Malt where the Original is a Blend. Bushmills recently launched a 12 year Single Malt finished in Marsala casks, I really enjoy that one!
@5:50, my man was just WAITING to pounce on that (or I'm guessing ANY) comparison test. He was like a liquor leopard, a booze badger or a whisky wolf! Ha! And let's acknowledge it took almost zero nudging, I think our sommelier was 3 steps towards the shelves before the question even came out! Y'all would do the show for free wouldn't you? Ha! Cheers!
Hello there my friends!!! I have a over 50 year old bottle of Bushmills Irish Whiskey. In your opinion, is it valuable and if so should I sell it or should I just crack it open someday and enjoy it? I thank you for your time.
In the 1980's I used to be obsessed by Bushmills 10 year old it used to matured in one wood. Then late 80s early 90s their demand increased and they started to do a special release 10 year old matured in 2 woods, then this became the standard 10 year old. I hated the new version. I wrote to the distillery asking if I could buy a case of 10 year old matured in one wood. The woman who replied stated they "never" Did it in one wood and its always been done in 2 woods, that she had worked here years and sounded quite condescending. However I used to keep old whisky bottles on top of my kitchen units. One of everyone I had tried. So I sent her photos front and back of the original where it stated it spent 10 years in used bourbon barrels. Then the special release matured in 2 woods stressing it was a special release. Then the current at that time one stating matured 5 years in old bourbon casks and 5 years in something else. Her reply was terrible apology where all or a sudden she's a new employee and didn't know, despite in the first saying she had worked there years. Long story short she said you can't get it anymore
I'd choose Bushmills over Jameson every time. Jame-O has a weird aftertaste that I can't stand, and it gets worse every time I drink it. I'd rather have Tullamore DEW than either, though; my favorite of the big 3 Irish whiskies. 🥃 Slainté!
Soft Buttery Biscuits and Sweet Cream Vanilla Cupcake Icing. You can’t Beat this Bottle and Pour for the overall Price. It’s Light and Bright in a good way. It’s a great background whiskey! A spirit that’s simple to sip on, and won’t get in the way during conversations an become a distraction.
My experience with Irish whiskey is very limited - Jameson and Bushmills. And I like both. I wish more channels would review "basic" whiskies. Not everyone has the time, money, or energy to buy the top shelf stuff, and those of us who can't reach above the middle shelf appreciate reviews of juice that we actually have a chance to drink.
Tullamore dew that they mentioned is really nice
@@jedibateman9452 It's one of a whole slew of whiskies on my wish list. 🙂
@@WhiskyForBeginners enjoy buddy. I can give you a list of affordable whiskys if you're interested
Kilbeggan is my ultimate basic Irish whiskey. Very good and not crazy prices, if you can find it
I’ve been LOVING Paddy’s Irish.
It’s about $18 per 750ml around here, comes in a nice cardboard cylinder (much like good scotch), and it’s for the burn of water.
Great whiskey to have on the shelf for a night of watching sports, or mixing drinks with the boys. Plus it’s SO cheap, I always feel like I’m stealing from the store 😂😂
Bushmills was the first whisky I ever tried when my family went to the bushmills distillery in northern Ireland. For that it will always hold a special place in my heart and was my gateway to drinking in general nevermind Whisky
If you're talking Bushmills you're talking whiskey with an 'e' lol
12 years minimum Bushmills.
I really wanted to see the comparison to Tullamore Dew.
Bushmills was really my entry into drinking whiskey straight. Up to then (excuse me, I was very young), my whiskey consumption was limited to 7&7. I took a trip to Ireland, and I decided I should sample the local wares. I have been a whiskey drinker ever since.
Bushmills 10Y remains a personal favorite that I'll always recommend to newbs and veterans alike
Try the new Bushmills 12 year, it’s really good!
Been watching you guys for years and have bought on your recommendations many times. My wife and I love Brianna! Thanks for reviewing whiskey that can be found on local shelves and that we can afford to purchase in this failing economy. Keep up the great content. Cheers!
Makes sense to me that it makes a good blending base. I quite like it as the base for my homemade Irish cream (not too aggressive in its profile with some nice dry fruit notes that pair well with the other flavors I use and remind me a little of amarula when combined with the cream)
By far my favourite of the 4 basic Irish whiskies.
I purchased this thinking it would taste good based on your review, it doesn't taste as good as others I've tried. Wild turkey 101 is better for example. I understand it's subjective, it was ok the first time I opened the bottle, but now I am drinking it to get rid of it and will not be purchasing it again. The next time I go to the store, I will get Jameson stout edition to try. There is so much you recommend that is above my budget. You guys are great, thank you for the channel.
I live about 4 miles from the distillery. They sell a 10yo single malt in the distillery shop, which isn't on sale in general stores in Ireland. It's my favourite. Dunno if its available elsewhere, if you can get hold of a bottle, its worth a taste.
Dust down the spare room, I'm on the way! 😅
I miss that Distillery Exclusive bottle! Definitely going to stock up next trip!
A buddy gave me a bottle from the 1960's. It was delicious, way better than today's bottling. Seemed like there was more malt in the blend.
If you want something more like the old blends, try the Black. It's quite decent.
I was at the Bushmills distillery a few months ago. When i toured the property, most of the barrels were Jim Beam barrels. I was able to grab a bottle of the 12 year Distiller's reserve. Probably my favorite Irish whiskey.
I would say that in my opinion Jack White (The White Stripes, The Raconteurs) is the best ever that I have witnessed play a myriad of stringed instruments flawlessly in concert the couple of times that I watched him. Awesome video Gentlemen !!
The best that I've seen is Roy Clark.
It makes great Irish coffees. I grew up with Bushmills around the house. To be honest, I sampled Tullamore Dew, Jameson, and Bushmills, and I could not tell them apart. I prefer Powers, but, again, it is not significantly different than the other Irish whiskies, it was just absent for years from liquor store shelves locally.
I think all Irish whiskeys are the same. So buy the cheap stuff. It’s still just as good
Isn’t Bushmills the whiskey Joe Sheridan used when he invented Irish Coffee?
@@tonymarselle8812Irish Whiskey is hugely different today. There are over 40 operating distilleries. Once you step away from the big names there is huge amount of variety.
@@skraegorn7317I think it was Powers but I could be wrong.
I was listening to a John Muir audio book before switching to this, it feels very similar switching from a 15 year to bushmills, I mean, I would describe it almost identically as you all did the bushmills. No offense to you fine gentlemen, you are "fine for the level of expectation." 😂
@@dreamingwolf8382 Oh 100 percent, I was just teasing, I love their reviews. I think a lsrge part of what's wrong with society today is people's refusal to note and appreciate the nuanced positives of people, places, and things. Something these guys do so well, and I appreciate it so much.
I love this bottle. When I don’t want to think about flavor or nose and just want an easy drink, I go for this every time. Plus it’s $5-$7 cheaper where I live than Jameson
Jameson is not worth the price increase to me
I was just looking for a Bushmills review on your channel the other day and couldn't find one. You guys read my mind
The first two Irish whiskey I tried was Jameson and Bushmills. Naturally a shot here or there, but my first real glass was these two. Hated them, I thought they both were straight up chemicals. I assumed I didn't like Irish whiskey. 10 years later (about a year into my real whiskey learning adventure) I tried them again. Still don't love them, but I can at least appreciate them. Powers, Teeling, Red Breast (oh yeah), and others that I've tried I really liked. Of course, once I hit RB Cask, I was sold and never looked back. Now I'm learning Scotch, and loving the journey. I will try Jameson and Bushmills again later this year, and I know my tastes will have changed once again. Love the journey!
As an Irishman, Bushmills was one of the first whiskies I was introduced to. Honestly speaking, it's probably one of the worst basic branded Irish. I would say it's closer to Powers or Tullamore in harshness where I prefer the smoother Jameson style. I used to enjoy Bushmills "Black Bush" but having tried it recently, it doesn't hold up.
The best Irish whiskey that doesn't break the bank is Powers "Three Swallow". It's a single pot still but isn't aged 12 years so you can sometimes get a bottle for €30 here, and if you know Irish prices, that's a steal. You also mentioned Powers "John's Lane". That's an excellent one but is a bit more expensive due to it being aged.
I always say to folks "Go start with the irish stuff..." I still drink 70% Irish 30% Scotch. Bushmills and Jamesons, good cheap drink for casual wind down on the sofa drinking.
As a lad who could barely see over the bar we were introduced to Bushmills as a 'sippin' whiskey'. (circa 1978) It was $1 a shot, but we weren't allowed to shoot it. (Jack was 60 cents a shot) so top shelf. Much Thanks to Hoagies....
In the '80s and '90s my friends and I drank a tanker truck load of Bushmills. Usually on ice. Sure it's simple. But it was easy to drink a lot of it.
I'm going to say it again - we need a tour of the Whiskey Vault!
Just bought a 12 year old bushmills distillery reserve bottle and their distillery exclusive which is matured in acacia Wood. Would love to see ur thoughts and tasting notes for these ones
I’ve been trying to get a bottle of the Acacia. I’ve heard it’s great!
The last bottle of Bushmills I bought I was able to get for $13. Thanks for the tip on Bushmills being a good base whisky. I noticed that Jamison fell apart when I tried to make my last Manhatten with it. It wasn't good. Cheers you OG Bastards!
if you want a good manhattan, grab a bottle of rittenhouse bonded rye
Bushmills always leaves me wanting more proof but gosh it’s drinkable and the 16 and 21 year old were always my go to for when people get to obsessed with proof. The 21 being one of the best Whiskey’s I have ever had. So delicious and tropical and layered with so much complexity for something only 40 proof. That said the limited Prohibition/Peaky Blinders Bushmill was really enjoyable and slightly higher proof.
Yeah the prohibition recipe is 92 proof it's amazing
@@davidgriffin2997actually talked myself into buying two backup Prohibitions while they were available and still only 28$
@Casey Pierson hope you enjoy the prohibition recipe it's good. I havr about a quarter of a bottle left
40 abv, 80 proof for the 21 year
@@Da_Publick yeah it’s still absolutely delicious though. It’s one of those celebratory whiskeys that I’m happy to have gone out of my way to try.
Jameson used to be my go-to irish but recently it rose in price to $30 where I live. Now if I'm getting Irish my best bet is Sexton if I don't feel like spending the money on Redbreast. I really wish the stores near me had a better selection
Glad you did this. I actually make my own blend: 2 parts Bushmills and one part Isle of Skye 8.
Powers just released a 100 % rye whiskey with Irish grown rye. Would like to see a review from you guys.
Powers Rye is outstanding! A great addition to the Powers lineup for less than 30 bucks! Very different than American Rye.
In total agreement with Daniel on Béla Fleck. I can to know about him through his participation on a Dave Matthews Band song. Thank you for your reviews and outlooks on whiskey and more.
I have very fond memories of bushmills. I've sat down with my mother and drank it neat many a time back when I was still a new whiskey lad.
My father on the other hand, mooches my glenfiddich (of any age) whenever he visits.
I love Bela Fleck! Anything he does is great listening as far as I'm concerned.
"I will assume you are correct, and drink this whiskey with you..." Words to live by 🙌
The backround is eye candy to all the subscribers
I have an Irish recipe book that includes a recipe for an Irish hot toddy. It's simple: lemon juice, clove, honey, boiling water, Irish whiskey. It's said to be able to cure anything, even a broken heart.
I've tried many whiskies, but only Bushmills works for the toddy. :)
Usually it’s a slice of lemon and some brown sugar instead of honey. Just called a “hot whiskey”. People drink it when they feel ill or very cold. Every pub serves it.
Powers would’ve been the most common whiskey in Ireland until Jameson overtook it in the last 10-15 years.
IME, Bushmills is designed to taste better with a drop of water, while Jameson just falls apart/is best drunk straight. Of course, adding into water/another drink, this holds even more true.
3:00 King Charles is that you lol?? Great review chaps like always cheers
Red Bush is my fave because it has much more bourbon flavor, purposely. Slane is one my go tos with its sherry finish. Teeling Single Malt a nice drink as well. Powers Three Swallow is very nice as well.
Powers Three Swallows is excellent!
Are you sure they don't add salt and pepper to the used bourbon casks?
Awesome. Could you do a review on Teeling single grain vs Teeling single malt? Love the single grain aged in wine cask
i remember when i bought the original Bushmills because i wasn't sure if i liked the black bush bushmills and i prefer the original this was like 2 years ago and i tried to see if you guys did a vid on it but nope nothing although i guess you have made up for it. What would be great is if you re-do some of the old videos because man some of the old ones have bad audio.
Bushmills Original would always be my basic whisky-of-choice, ever since I had tasted it for like 10 years ago. Obviously nicer and smoother than Jameson, JW Red Label, Teachers, no matter, raw or coctail base. Very balanced and almost not smelling like chemical agent.
Bushmills is probably one of the best Irish whiskies out there. I wouldn't say it's better than JW or Teachers - they're just different in their own beautiful ways.
@@SwapBlogRU IMO, mass-market whiskies (as JW, Jameson, Passport Scotch - can't say much about bourbons cause never tasted them) lose their previous charm over the years of production (or maybe it's in the batches). Teachers got me with its smokiness, but it is still good but rather straightforward whisky. Bushmills is also straightforward (cause it has everything you expect from good ol' drink), but the balance of different flavours and accents is rather high in comparison to other whiskies. But I personally price Auchentoshan American Oak more than Bushmills for its chocolate&tan overall taste.
@@madgoatsoldier I think it depends on the batch. I've noticed that JW Red can deviate quite noticeably, though maybe I just bought a counterfeit bottle. For me personally the basic Bushmills is nice, its smooth, but a bit empty, if that makes sense. Not much of a rich aftertaste, a bit watery. I enjoy Black Bush way more. As for Auchentoshan American Oak - I used to absolutely love it, was my favorite budget single malt together with Singleton 12YO, but one year ago, before the western sanctions, it cost half as much as it does today in my country. Now my bar mostly consists of JW and Dewar's.
@@SwapBlogRU Thumbs up for Dewars)
@@madgoatsoldier Dewar's didn't pull out of Russia apparently. Which makes sense, they are owned by Bacardi.
15 minute banjo gig and distillery drama are in fact distinct notes of classic Bushmills
I recently got a bottle of that and I liked it far less than Jameson's and Tullamore Dew. I think it has a less refined, more ethanolic taste. It actually reminded me more of a scotch than an Irish whiskey
It’s a bit rough but Black Bush is far smoother. It’s usually not much more expensive either. Similar to Jameson Crested.
Bushmills has Malt in the blend, so it’s not surprising you find it more like Scotch than the others. I enjoy it but I lean towards Irish Single Malt more than Pot Still or Grain Whiskey.
@@DreynoI’m not sure he’s going to like Black Bush, I think it’s the Malt in the blend that’s the issue. Love Jameson Crested though! That’s a great bottle at such a good price!
@@4LeafWhiskey All Irish whiskies have malt in them. It’s part of the regulations to produce whiskey in Ireland.
I’ve drank many a shots of “that Protestant whiskey” with a glass of Guinness back on Sundays for many years… one of life’s few pleasures
The idea of "Catholic" and "Protestant" whiskey is entirely unknown in Ireland, particularly Northern Ireland. The idea of Bushmills distillery or whiskey being Protestants was established by an Irish-American pressure group. Up on the North Coast of Ireland, people just prefer the local whiskey, no matter which religion. Bushmills distillery employs people from all sides of the community across its organisation. Any kind of sectarianism would not only hurt themselves as a brand and a company, it would also massively hurt tourism in the region.
I’m curious about actor Liev Shreiber’s Irish whiskey, Sláinte. Would love to see you guys review it!
Huh? I'm kind of surprised that basic Bushmills hasn't been reviewed until now...
The word seasoned when talking about sherry casks these days means that the barrel was filled first with sherry then it left for a amount of time.The sherry just gets poured away and the barrel used for single malt.Seasoned casks are not actually used for sherry that is to be bottled and sold.
Maybe the same is happening with Bushmills.Are they just filling virgin oak casks with cheap bourbon that just gets thrown away after sitting in the barrel !?
I thought so, too. Except instead of using expensive virgin oak barrels they would use the oldest crap ass barrels they have in their warehouse, pour in some bourbon, dump it, and then fill it up with their own booze.
I really like Bushmills original. I did a blind of budget Irish Whiskey twice, Bushmills won twice. I get a lot of candy apple with Bushmills Original.
This checks out, since my only memory of you guys ever drinking Bushmills outside of a comparison was your livestream on the other channel where Daniel chugged a full glass of Bushmills steeped with Rex's "plumage".
You mentioned that it’s better than a budget Canadian whiskey - I would highly recommend trying Stiff Upper Lip by Old Son’s Distillery. It’s very different than any other Canadian whiskey I’ve tried and it’s affordable.
Bela Fleck is Fricking amazing. Every member of the Flecktones is incredibly talented.
Grabbed the Shelby company prohibition version. At 46% it’s thicker and smooth and has a little brine/salt quality to it
I just taste ethanol with Bushmills, it’s a mixer for me. My favorite is 12 year old Redbreast. Delicious!
the baseline Irish whiskeys all taste pretty much the same to me...Jamesons, Bushmills, Tullamore Dew, Killbeggan and on and on. I like them, but can't tell one from the other.
I know, I'm a heathen
@whiskeyVault0-Text-T-G you are welcome to pass your prize on to another
Lads there are a shit ton of us out here sipping single malts and cask strength speysides and high end pot still whisk(e)y that cut our teeth on white label Bushmills. We still keep a bottle on a shelf that gets hauled out and poured over a big chunk of ice from time to time. Wondering how many others who like me had to try it after reading any of Jack Higgins series featuring his Sean Dillon character. Plus how you can tell any story that includes Bela Fleck and the Flecktones without rendering a salute to Victor Wooten is beyond me. LOL
I've been doing old time music jams for many years and it is safe to say that everybody likes Jameson. A bottle being passed around empties quickly.
An even better story is when a dufus that DW was in a band with walked up to Sam Bush after a set and told him he was pretty good and has he ever given thought to making a career of the mandolin.
I like the Bushmill's green label. But I got a bottle of Red Breast and a big bottle of 18 year old Jameson's for Christmas. My local liquor store didn't have Yellow Spot the last time I was there. Drat
Discovered a new irish whisky recently called Lost Irish. Its surprisingly similar in taste to green spot but 40 bucks cheaper
Now I'm waiting for you to review Paddy Irish Whiskey...
Because Bushmills and Jamersons were what I knew of Irish whiskey I stayed away till I picked up a Redbreast 15 just because it has been talked about many times hear so Thank You
You should try the Connemara single malt from killbeggan distillery if you can, a smoky, peaty whiskey that’s very drinkable.
The Flecktones is the band I've seen live more than any other.
I know it's a tangent but Bela Fleck is the Thelonius Monk of the banjo.
I tried this for the first time this evening because a local supermarket had it on offer for £25. I have to say I was very impressed. I'm a casual Whisky drinker but I found this to be far smoother than the likes of Jameson (and I like Jameson). Or even Chivas for that matter in this price range. And I agree, it smells terrible! Fortunately the taste is anything but. The Irish are pretty good at this.
Happy Hump Day MB's :)
it's my go to easy drinker budget Irish, I tend to get crisp green apple and yellow raisins from it
I swore off whiskey for years after getting profoundly drunk off it. Couldn't handle the taste. Bushmills brought me back.
Bela Fleck & the Flecktones are great!!
It always reminds me of a scene from The Wire, where McNulty walks in to a reception and asks for Jameson. The bartender says they don't have Jameson, but they DO have Bushmills. McNulty give him a look and says "Bushmills? That's Protestant whiskey!"
My first thought after hear that was "I thought Protestant whiskey was usually called 'Scotch.'"
Actually, the Jameson family was Protestant as well. Powers were a Catholic family. Not that anybody in ireland actually cares. You’ll find Powers whiskey in a pub in Ballymena and Bushmills in a pub in Ballinamore. Catholic and Protestant whiskies isn’t a “thing” in Ireland.
Protestants exist in Northern Ireland as well as Scotland. And the area bushmills come from is pretty protestant
@@ninjacell2999 They exist in the rest of Ireland as well.
@@Dreyno true but bushmills is from there
Have you guys tried Bains? Single grain South African Whiskey aged in ex-bourbon casks.
So does this mean we're finally talking about whiskey I can find in this time zone?
Have either of you ever experienced whiskey dishonesty at a bar, like asking for a nice bottle but what they pour from that bottle has clearly been replaced with a substitute or cut?
Wait, something widely distributed?! I'm so confused. How have you not done this yet?!
Might have to try some since its just so darn cheap that im not out if i dont like it. and enjoy jameson well enough. i know its only going to be fine, but i need to try more whiskies, so why the hell not?
If I had to guess, I'd say Rio Brazos in College Station isn't making very precise cuts ... or any cuts at all.
You guys sound a bit snobby here. Among mass market whiskeys that can be found at darts pubs I visit, Bushmill's is probably the most amenable to a pleasant time. Redbreast might be an easy step up, but that's a different matter. Bushmill's should be gauged according to the environments where it's found.
Yellow Spot, Green Spot, Tullamore D.E.W. Midleton, Red Breast. Irish whiskey is AWESOME.
When Victor Wooten plays bass with Bella, that's a good time!
in reply to the not making cuts question, wouldn't that be like Applejack? fermenting apple cider (or any fruit juice i guess) then freezing it til the water turns to ice and removing that and your left with all of the alcohols. The process is called Jacking... giggity
If the distiller doesn’t make a head cut, or doesn’t cut out enough head, he or she leaves in methanol, which can blind you or kill you. So if you ever hear of such a distiller, run away as fast as you can.
Tail cuts affect the flavor more than the toxicity of the drink, but they are also desirable.
Another one that I cannot find on the channel is Bushmills Red Bush
GOOD MORNING YOU MB'S... 🥃
Happy Humpday
If I had one shot at guessing which distillery is not making cuts, I think I'd be right.
2:51 is that to be a posh Irish accent?
I’ve had Bushmills and Bushmills 10 year and there’s a night and day difference Bushmills is alright but the 10 year was delicious I had a great time drinking the 10
Bushmills Original is much younger than the 10 year. The 10 year is also Single Malt where the Original is a Blend. Bushmills recently launched a 12 year Single Malt finished in Marsala casks, I really enjoy that one!
Flecktones! Vic Wooten is also a bad mother on his bass. Completely amazing band.
I really like the basic Jameson but the nose on the Bushmills puts me off every time. It's a weird funky floral note I can never get passed.
Do you think “seasoned” refers to the fact that the barrels saw many seasons with bourbon inside? Instead of thinking of the bourbon as seasoning?
@5:50, my man was just WAITING to pounce on that (or I'm guessing ANY) comparison test. He was like a liquor leopard, a booze badger or a whisky wolf! Ha!
And let's acknowledge it took almost zero nudging, I think our sommelier was 3 steps towards the shelves before the question even came out!
Y'all would do the show for free wouldn't you? Ha!
Cheers!
Hello there my friends!!! I have a over 50 year old bottle of Bushmills Irish Whiskey. In your opinion, is it valuable and if so should I sell it or should I just crack it open someday and enjoy it? I thank you for your time.
In the 1980's I used to be obsessed by Bushmills 10 year old it used to matured in one wood. Then late 80s early 90s their demand increased and they started to do a special release 10 year old matured in 2 woods, then this became the standard 10 year old. I hated the new version. I wrote to the distillery asking if I could buy a case of 10 year old matured in one wood. The woman who replied stated they "never" Did it in one wood and its always been done in 2 woods, that she had worked here years and sounded quite condescending. However I used to keep old whisky bottles on top of my kitchen units. One of everyone I had tried. So I sent her photos front and back of the original where it stated it spent 10 years in used bourbon barrels. Then the special release matured in 2 woods stressing it was a special release. Then the current at that time one stating matured 5 years in old bourbon casks and 5 years in something else. Her reply was terrible apology where all or a sudden she's a new employee and didn't know, despite in the first saying she had worked there years. Long story short she said you can't get it anymore
Oh yes. I also tried Bushmills 16 year old matured in 3 woods. One of which was rose wood. It tasted like drinking pot pouri. Bloody awful
@@TwistedEpochBushmills 16 year is Bourbon, Port, and Sherry Cask finished
I hope the Peaky Blinders edition I bought has better notes lol. Not opening til my own person Irish whiskey month in March
Jameson/Proper Twelve I find to be too sweet. If I want an Irish while I'm out I'll get Bushmills.
If I'm buying it for home, I get the Black.
I'd choose Bushmills over Jameson every time. Jame-O has a weird aftertaste that I can't stand, and it gets worse every time I drink it. I'd rather have Tullamore DEW than either, though; my favorite of the big 3 Irish whiskies. 🥃 Slainté!
This was my dad's favorite on St. Patrick's day. Drank it an Jameson, but there's more out there. A Quiet man,sexton red breast etc.
Soft Buttery Biscuits and Sweet Cream Vanilla Cupcake Icing. You can’t Beat this Bottle and Pour for the overall Price. It’s Light and Bright in a good way. It’s a great background whiskey! A spirit that’s simple to sip on, and won’t get in the way during conversations an become a distraction.
I’m in awe of your bar … just how many bottles do you have on the shelves and when will you do a tour????
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Brings me back to my youth Bushmills, Jameson, Wild Turkey. Still into Turkey. Seems hard to justify paying more for something I turn into pee.
Could have the next video of side by side Bushmills Jameson Paddys Proper Twelve and Powers Gold