Bushmills releases 46 Year Old Secrets of The River Bush
Bushmills reveals its 46-Year-Old 'Secrets Of The River Bush'
Bushmills Irish Whiskey, the pioneers of smooth single malt Irish whiskey, have unveiled the oldest Irish single malt ever released: Bushmills 46-Year-Old ‘Secrets Of The River Bush’.
Meticulously cared for by two generations of whiskey makers, 46-Year-Old ‘Secrets of The River Bush’ infuses the legacy of decades and time-honored secrets in every sip. Only 300 bottles of this exceptionally rich, dark liquid exist.
‘Secrets of the River Bush’ is bottled at 46.3% ABV and 50 sequentially numbered bottles will be made available at Dubai Duty Free with an RRP of $12,500.
This single malt is a celebration of the River Bush and its journey over the beds of black basalt rock, the same rock that’s synonymous with the world-famous Giant’s Causeway. Flowing through the heart of Bushmills since the whiskey’s story began in 1608, the water has played an intrinsic role in every drop of Bushmills Irish Whiskey for over 415 years, embodying its restless spirit and an insatiable appetite to push boundaries.
Matured for almost half a century in the Oloroso sherry butts from the Antonio Paez Lobato Cooperage in Jerez, Spain which imbue it with its deep and rich mahogany hue, this rare Irish single malt is described as “an artful marriage of Bushmills’ most elusive reserves, dating back to 1978”.
Secrets of the River Bush: "Bushmills at its best"
Alex Thomas, Bushmills Master Blender, said, “This isn’t just a smooth, rare single malt whiskey, this is real history in the making. For 46 years, we’ve patiently watched over this remarkable liquid and witnessed it transform into this rich, dark beauty. This is Bushmills at its best.”
Ramesh Cidambi, Dubai Duty Free Managing Director, commented, “We are delighted that Bushmills is partnering with the exclusive release of Bushmills 46 Year Old single malt whiskey, with 50 bottles made available in Dubai Duty Free. This underlines the strong collaboration we enjoy with Proximo in bringing unique and exceptional-quality products that are both exclusive and rare to our customers.”
This launch has been coordinated with Bushmills’ official partner in the region, Gulf Beverages, which is dedicated to delivering exceptional products and experiences to travelers and connoisseurs.
On the nose, there is a unique harmony of ripe dark fruits, sweet apricot, caramel and gentle waves of warm oak. What follows is an intensely rich and spicy medley of cinnamon, crushed clove and nutmeg aromatic spice. This then develops into delightfully sweet black cherries and apricots, before finally giving way to waves of roasted coffee, oak and warm toffee. The finish is smooth yet robust, with luscious and lingering spiced fruit.
“This stunning whiskey just shows you what time can do,” Thomas added. “For nearly half a century it has gradually breathed in the wood and matured slowly. It’s rich and authentic, and full of flavour straight from the cask – creating a bold unprecedented experience for the whiskey connoisseur.”
Bushmills 46 Year Old ‘Secrets of The River Bush’ is housed in a bespoke handcrafted hexagonal presentation box. Each intricate detail of the walnut case pays tribute to the River Bush, Bushmills village and the undulations of the surrounding landscape. The gold engraving along the centre of the box reflects the journey of the River Bush to the Old Bushmills Distillery, the same course it’s taken through the millennia before Bushmills began distilling in 1608.
