46.5% ABV, 750 ml
“This very traditional Irish whiskey maker’s sister company just happens to be the world’s biggest tequila producer, Jose Cuervo. The nose starts out with lemon and tart grapefruit, with a hint of semi-ripe banana slices. On the palate, the tequila influence is present but muted, as the sweet vanilla flavors from the main cask maturation take over, accented by hints of ginger and baked bananas. Not much dimensionality, but very pleasant.” 92 Points, Whisky Advocate
“The Bushmills Private Reserve Collection is a new series of small batch single malts hand selected with unique cask finishes, born from the original Irish single malt tradition that Bushmills pioneered.
This 12 Year Old single malt Irish whiskey is first matured in carefully selected bourbon barrels and oloroso sherry casks before finishing in tequila casks from Jalisco, Mexico.”