Bushmills 14 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey

The Bushmills 14 Year Old Single Malt is a distinguished expression that bridges tradition and innovation, showcasing the distillery’s mastery of wood and maturation. Matured in bourbon barrels and Oloroso sherry butts, this whiskey is then exquisitely finished in Malaga wine casks from southern Spain — a rare and inspired choice that imbues it with honeyed sweetness, fruit depth, and refined complexity.

Bottled at 40% ABV, this 14-year-old release delivers a beautifully layered profile: aromas of vanilla, honey, and ripe apricot unfold into flavours of malt, caramel, and soft spice, while the Malaga finish adds notes of fig, toffee, and candied orange. The result is a single malt that captures the warmth of the Mediterranean sun, harmonised with the smooth, triple-distilled purity that defines Bushmills.

Elegant yet expressive, this whiskey stands as a bridge between the brighter fruit of younger malts and the deeper, wine-rich character of Bushmills’ older cask-finished expressions — making it a perfect showcase of balance, craftsmanship, and maturity.

Crafted at the Old Bushmills Distillery on Ireland’s north coast, the Bushmills 14 Year Old reflects more than 400 years of whiskey-making tradition. Since being granted its license in 1608, Bushmills has honed the art of triple distillation, creating a uniquely smooth and layered spirit that allows cask character to shine.

The use of Malaga wine casks represents the distillery’s continual pursuit of innovation, building upon its long history of sherry and port cask aging. This finishing process adds a luxurious Mediterranean richness, elevating the malt’s natural fruit sweetness and deepening its texture.

With its golden hue, soft fruit complexity, and refined oak structure, Bushmills 14 Year Old Single Malt captures the spirit of the distillery — timeless Irish craftsmanship, guided by curiosity and patience.

Style: Irish Single Malt Whiskey

Region: County Antrim, Northern Ireland

Producer: The Old Bushmills Distillery — Ireland’s oldest licensed distillery (est. 1608)

Age Statement: 14 Years

ABV: 40%

Maturation: Aged in a combination of bourbon barrels and Oloroso sherry butts, followed by a final finishing period in Malaga wine casks from Spain

Cask Influence: The bourbon and sherry casks provide vanilla, oak, and nutty spice, while the Malaga finish adds luscious sweetness, fruit richness, and depth

Filtration: Chill-filtered for clarity and smoothness

Appearance: Deep gold with amber highlights