Bushmills Black Bush Irish Whiskey
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
- Scott and Bart taste/review Bushmills Black Bush Irish Whiskey.
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Bushmills Black Bush Irish Whiskey combines a high amount of malt whiskey matured in former Oloroso Sherry casks, with a sweet, batch-distilled grain whiskey. This unique recipe means Black Bush has rich, fruity notes and a deep intense character, balanced by an incredibly unique smoothness. It’s best enjoyed neat, or over ice.
Hey Guy:
HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S WEEKEND!!
SLÁINTE
Mike
Picked up a bottle of Jamesons CaskMates Stout Edition tonight after a tasting hosted by Thomas LaRossa I attended a small craft whiskey festival in Manhattan last weekend and was intrigued by a very small tasting there; so I went back for another experience to night. Here are my impressions.
JAMESON CaskMates Stout Edition Blended Irish Whisky NAS
A Blend of Single Pot Still and Single Malt Irish Whiskey Triple Distilled and aged for 4 years in ex-Bourbon Barrels and Finished in Bourbon Barrels which were loaned to Franciscan Well Brewers to age Stout. The finishing duration was not stated
Triple Distilled and bottled at 40% ABV
I poured a tasting snifter and let it sit for 1 hour from a new bottle to open
COLOR: Reddish Amber with legs running swiftly
NOSE: A light to medium candied sweetness with light chocolate undertones.
PALETTE: Light creamy chocolate arrival transitioning to a coco. The mouthfeel has hints of malted milk with that light creamy chocolate note remaining. There is pepper as I hold it on my tongue, but a light coco note as I swirl it
FINISH: Light Spicy tingle and a light drying, a mouthwatering sense, but in the end dry with a faint coco note on my tongue
With 1 drop of Spring Water
NOSE: A lighter candied note
PALETTE: Light spice arrival with light pepper rising as I swirl. There is a very light chocolate note underneath. A dry chocolate note rises as I swirl it.
FINISH: Light Chocolate going down with a light spice and a very dry almost puckering sense, resolving to a mouthwatering sense.
This was a very enjoyable glass to explore. A light chocolate note seems to be all over the place. The complexity comes from where the chocolate and coco note will show up. This is a worthy experiment especially for an Irish Whiskey and a Stout Brewer, a longer finishing time may yield more or deeper notes; a great first step.
very nice Gachain! Happy St. Patricks to you as well!
That tanktop is truly something.
its a trap!
Hey Guys:
Continued my exploration of offerings from SLIATH LIAG, a new Irish Distillery. Tonight it is The Legendary Silkie Blended Irish Whiskey. Here are my impressions:
SLÁINTE
Mike
The Legendary Silkie Blended Irish Whiskey from SLIABH LIAG Distillers Carrick, County Donegal, Ireland
10/11/20
NAS, Non-Chill-filtered 46% ABV; A Blend of Double Distilled Single Malt, which is aged in Bourbon Barrels; A Triple distilled Single Malt aged in Sherry Casks and about 2% Peated Single Malt aged in Sherry Casks 70% grain whiskey matured in re-charred casks. The whiskey is sourced from Great Northern Distillery until SLIATH LIAG’s own spirit is mature. ( the front of the bottle and a STORIES AND SIPS Podcast interview with founder John Doherty)
Left the Whiskey sit in the glass for 30 minutes to open
COLOR: Medium Amber; Nice ring with a mixture of beads sticking to the glass and Legs running modestly
NOSE: Hard Candy sweetness, with a slight vegetal note underneath. There is also a pleasant unidentifiable note as well.
PALATE: Light pepper on arrival mixed with a sweet cream note. There is a creamy mouth feel. Medium pepper dances on my tongue.
FINISH: Spicy going down with pepper still dancing on my tongue followed by a mouthwatering sense
With 1 drop of spring water
NOSE: A fresh almost minty note
PALATE: A light varnish note, with a drying sense on the walls of my mouth. Pepper rises as I swirl it. There is also a light cola note that comes out as well
FINISH: Spicy going down followed by a minty air note; pepper on the tip of my tongue; followed by a mouthwatering sense.
With 2 drops of spring water
NOSE: A pleasant vegetal note
PALATE: A light varnish note on arrival; a mint note rises as I swirl it around and pepper tingles my tongue. There is also a drying sense on the walls of my mouth.
FINISH: A light coco powder going down followed by a mouthwatering sense.
As is usual with me I liked this whiskey neat. The contrast between the hard candy sweetness and the even earthy vegetal note made for a meeting of opposites which was nice. I also liked the sweet cream note on the palate.
With one drop of water, I enjoyed the light cola note that rose when I swirled the whiskey around; as well as, the Minty fresh note. I also enjoyed the coco powder note in the finish with 2 drops of water; that was a pleasant surprise. The varnish note with water was a bit off putting but it did go away as I swirled the liquid in my mouth.
SLIABH LIAG is a new distillery and it is good to see continued growth in Irish Whiskey and Irish people willing to take steps forward and bring new whiskies into being.
I am an IRISH speaker and a student of Irish culture and folklore. SLIABH LIAG (IRISH Gaelic: Shleave League) Sliabh=mountain Liag=flagstone Flagstone Mountain
Silkies are legendary shape-shifters in Irish and Scottish mythology. A Silkie is a Seal that slips from their skin and takes human form. Legend has it that humans capture the seal skin develop a relationship with the Silkie bring them back to the village; marry the Silkie and the children of the union would become excellent fisherfolk. The flip side is that when the Silkie found its skin, they would transform back to a seal and return to the sea.
another new distillery, so much whisky to try! Bart wears silk to bed.
@@ScotchTestDummies LOL!!
Hey Guys
Watching LA VUELTA A ESPAÑA, The Tour of Spain, Bicycle Race and really enjoying BUSHMILL'S 10 y.o.. I have a little more then 1/2 bottle and the air has opened this whiskey nicely
NOSE: a Bit of Licorice
PALETTE: Malt sweetness mixed with licorice and a winey note with a medium mouthfeel that is nicer then my first glasses.
FINISH: Spicy going down with a sweet malt my tongue and a light drying.
In this glass, the taste is more distinctive and the mouthfeel is richer than I remember. The whiskey feels like it has more body and although I am not a licorice fan, I DO enjoy licorice notes in my whiskey!!
SLÁINTE
Mike
Very nice Mike.
BTW, I am reading Fionnán (Feenawhn Little Fionn) O'Connor's Coffee Table Book, A GLASS APART. It focuses on the reemergence of IRISH SINGLE POT STILL WHISKEY but in the telling discusses the details of the making of both Irish and Scottish Whisk(e)y. A GREAT READ! I highly recommend it!
Great book suggestion Gachain. Thanks
Hey Guys
Enjoyed a glass of The Legendary Dark Silkie Blended Irish Whiskey tonight, from the Sliabh Liag (Shleave League) distillery in Carrick, County Donegal, Ireland. It is a new distillery and this is their Peated Blend.
SLÁINTE
Mike
The Legendary Dark Silkie Blended Irish Whiskey from the SLIABH LIAG distillery
10/10/20
Non-Chill-filtered, NAS, 46% ABV, 22PPM Triple Distilled, A blend of a Peated Single Malt aged in Sherry Barrels, a non-peated Single Malt aged in Bourbon Barrels and a Grain Whiskey Finished in Virgin Oak (Master of Malt and The Celtic Whiskey Shop)
50 ML sample bottle that was sent to me by Preiss Import, the U.S. Distributer
Left the Whiskey sit in the glass 30 minutes to open
COLOR: Medium Amber with a nice ring and legs running variously with some beads
NOSE: Hard Candy sweetness, with a hint of sweet peat underneath
PALATE: Sweet Peat note on arrival, then light spice and a smokiness which fills my mouth. The spicy note lingers with a silky medium mouth feel.
FINISH: Spicy going down with a drying of my throat with a smokey note, a Licorice note lingers on my tongue; along with a mouthwatering sense
With one drop of spring water
NOSE: Sweet Peat note transitioning to a light dark licorice note
PALATE: Sweet Peat Arrival with a light silky mouth feel. Again pepper spice tingles my tongue with a smokey sense filling my mouth. I am also picking up a light licorice as I swirl it around.
FINISH: Sweet Peat going down with pepper lingering on my tongue and a mouthwatering sense. with a light candy sweetness
With 2 drops of spring water
NOSE: A pleasant yet different sweetness arises; possibly grain sweetness; as I continue nosing a black licorice note arises
PALATE: A very light sweetness on arrival with a black licorice note rising as well. Pepper still tickles my tongue yet lighter. There is a drying sense in addition to a light smokiness. The licorice note rises again as I swirl it
FINISH: A mixture a sweet peat and pepper tingle with a mouthwatering sense
This tasting was a very pleasant experience. I enjoyed the mixture of sweet notes, pepper spice and smokey sense I got as I swirled the spirit. I enjoyed the black licorice note I got at the end of the Finish Neat. This black licorice note then appeared when I added water. I frequently get a black licorice note with Peated Whiskey and I enjoy it. This was a Very Enjoyable glass! When it shows up in your area; pick it up!!
I am an IRISH speaker and a student of Irish culture and folklore. SLIABH LIAG (IRISH Gaelic: Shleave League) Sliabh=mountain Liag=flagstone Flagstone Mountain
Silkies are legendary shape-shifters in Irish and Scottish mythology. A Silkie is a Seal that slips from their skin and takes human form. Legend has it that humans capture the seal skin develop a relationship with the Silkie bring them back to the village; marry the Silkie and the children of the union would become excellent fisherfolk. The flip side is that when the Silkie found its skin, they would transform back to a seal and return to the sea.
This show is hilarious and subtlety does not work on those immune to the force. When the safe word fails there are two possible options which include Bad Boys 2: chanting "Woosa!" or Seinfeld: George Costanza shouting emphatically "Serenity now!!!!". If laughter is the best medicine I must be healed ... Hallelujah!
Serenity Now! Laugh a day keeps the doctor away
Oh the irony! As we watch Bart savor his "HANDWRITTEN NOTE" in this older clip. Let us all remember this is the same Bart who teased Scott for putting handwritten notes with orders. 'Ole Bart has some crow that needs eatin'!
Scott likes the way you talk Aimee
Scott you need to make more faces. Angry chipmunk killed me.
negative ghost rider
I already posted this on another review but I think the Original Bushmills taste's and smell's like Jujubes Candy. I am willing to try the Black Bush though. Hopefully I won't be disappointed. I love your reviews.
Thanks wish bone! We also liked the Jameson's Black Barrel reserve.
loved black bush in college....ha
What's a bush? lol
Enjoyed the Review Guys!!
SLÁINTE
Mike
That was a warm weather review. Visors and tank tops.
Love the added comments on the screen. Hilarious! Great review!
thanks for watching Mark!
I've been abused...Bart
Sounds like something I would not buy and your video supports my thoughts. Good video.
Thanks Keith.
Bushmills 10 yrs was my first Whisk(e)y ever.. Was advised to me by the lady of the liquor store.. Strang advise for a beginner I guess. But hey, it didn't stop my journey though. The chance I'll ever buy another one is very small... And seeing this review (If you listen very carefully there is actually a kind of subliminal Whiskey review in this clip.. 😏) that chance isn't getting any bigger.
But did you find it entertaining?
+Scotch Test Dummies I already have Netflix for entertainment... 😉. No, really like the goofyness. There are enough 'serious' whisky reviewers out there who actual bore me to death. Keep up this combo of review and stories about whatsever. It's like sitting at your table during a tasting. This makes it inviting
Exactly! That's what we thought and why we started doing reviews!
Would be better at 43ABV or higher, but still a good whiskey at a very good price point.
True
Does "The Whisky Exchange" or "Master of Malt" ship to Kansas? They have fantastic prices and its worth buying more than one bottle at a time to save on shipping costs.
i'm not sure if they do, i've never tried ordering from them. May have to give it a look.
Even if you have a go to liquor store with good prices, its a must to check out these online sights. Just try them out without actually submitting the order, that's what I do.
good point, thats how i found out Binny's doesn't ship to Kansas
If I'm not mistaken it is not legal to buy whisky online in Kansas, right? Is it legal for people to send whisky if it's a gift?
I don't know if kansas retailers can sell on line, but there are states that will ship to Kansas. We've ordered several bottles on line. Some states do some don't, and whisky can be sent as a gift but I think Fed Ex is the only carrier.
Road rage is a professional sport in New Jersey!
I say bring On the autonomous cars baby.
Lol "moving on" so funny! Bushmills is the only distillery I've been to. They bottle Jameson there too. And I've been to every freakin country you can think of. Wish I had gotten into scotch and bourbon earlier! Have y'all ever visited any distillery?
Scott went to the Jack Daniels distillery several years ago but thats it. We've been talking about doing the Bourbon Trail maybe next year and hitting a lot of US distilleries.
Bart's only toured a couple craft distillers.
Jameson is absoluely not bottled at the Bushmills distillery.
Angry chipmunk, so great !!!!!
Now that needs to be on a shirt
I would not put water in anything if the ABV is less than 45%, but that's just me...
good point. I still follow the "you have to add a drop of water to whisky to open it up" rule. Funny though how over time I've come to like the higher ABV myself. Scott
I love almost anything cask strength so I can bring the ABV where I like it. While testing however I try with no water, and then a touch and then usually even a little more or an ice cube with bourbon. For just sitting, sipping and enjoying I don't add much water. Bart
I have found that if I let the whisky sit a few minutes it tends to open up just fine, especially if the ABV is 50% or lower. It often opens up while I'm nosing it and trying to detect different aromas...
Rather than cask strength, I often prefer my whisky between 45 and 50% ABV. That way, I can enjoy it without messing around with titration, and taste it exactly as it was meant to be... Bourbons are usually quite forgiving, but if you take some of those single malt scotches and add just a drop too much of water, the whisky drowns... I'm sipping on some neat Ezra Brooks right now, it's been in the glass for about half an hour, and it's just right.
I like to let it sit for 10-15 minutes, but sometimes thats hard to do.
Bart, Have you described your "circular breathing" technique in a prior video? If so, which one? If not, please do so. Anything that makes that "angry chipmunk" face, as described by Scott, has to be worth a try.
I think he made it up.
I think I talked about it once and Scott started slapping me for going off topic...Scotch Bully. I bring it up here and there but I can't recall which videos. Just for Scott I'll talk about it in a future video...after we create a safe words so I know when to stop. Bart
Lol poor Bart, I have a strong feeling he didn't get any say so in the editing or adding comments haha! 😜
Absolutely not.
We share editing...and this is one of his. I do like to talk...but I'm calling Scott out as an enabler. He feeds my proclivity to yammer on. Bart
Hey! How come distillers don't send me anything? LOL
Bart keeps talking to them until they do.
It's my Manga silk printed shirts baby! Bart
LOL
Interesting... The Tomatin distillery recently talked to me, leaving a comment on my Cu Bocan video. They probably won't give me any freebies, though...
I have never been a fan of bushmills myself. Bart; it is a strange looking circular breathing technique and I am still puzzled as to how you exhale and inhale at the same time? Now taste whiskey and drive on you dummies!
Thank you Robert. It is weird. Scott
It scares Scott on a deep prehistoric level.
Great review, as always... thanks!
Yes, the primary one that had surprised me was the Jameson Black Barrel. Various thoughts about sending the second bottle: (sorry, long) I purchased both at the same time (when I first tried these), both were Irish and both had "Black" something or other in the name, suggesting maybe both uses extra charred barrels or something... then... immediately I see *this* review by "Straight Talk Whiskey" (a guy trying to get his start, now with 330 subscribers):
"ua-cam.com/video/_-zXBJlarP0/v-deo.html"
I totally agree with Bart's thoughts. Enjoy!
Thanks again Raster...led to a great discussion and thanks for supporting the show.
I'm a newbie to whisky...love Redbreast 12...tried Jameson Blk barrel recently...love it too...like a pecan pie...i smell cloves, cinnamon etc...lovely stuff...I call it Redbreast 12 "lite".. check it out guys