Bushmills 16 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey

The Bushmills 16 Year Old Single Malt is a hallmark of craftsmanship and patience from Ireland’s oldest licensed distillery. Matured for a full 16 years in a careful sequence of bourbon barrels and Oloroso sherry butts, it is then finished for an additional nine months in port wine pipes, a process that adds an extra layer of richness, colour, and complexity.

Bottled at 40% ABV, this triple-aged expression delivers a symphony of flavours — ripe red fruit, honey, dark chocolate, and warm spice harmonised by Bushmills’ signature malt smoothness. The port influence imparts a deep ruby hue and a rounded sweetness, balancing the nutty sherry character and vanilla tones from the bourbon casks. The result is a whiskey of impeccable structure and indulgent texture — both refined and rewarding, perfectly suited to contemplative sipping.

Crafted at the historic Old Bushmills Distillery on Ireland’s rugged north coast, the 16 Year Old Single Malt embodies over 400 years of distilling tradition. With records dating back to 1608, Bushmills holds the world’s oldest whiskey distilling licence and has long been celebrated for its mastery of malt whiskey.

The distillery’s coastal setting and centuries-old craftsmanship inform every drop — triple distillation ensures remarkable purity and smoothness, while careful wood management brings depth and complexity. The 16 Year Old stands as one of Bushmills’ most admired expressions, reflecting the brand’s ability to blend heritage with innovation.

Aged to perfection and shaped by time, cask, and skill, Bushmills 16 Year Old Single Malt represents the pinnacle of Irish whiskey artistry — elegant, layered, and timeless.

Style: Irish Single Malt Whiskey

Region: County Antrim, Northern Ireland

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

Age Statement: 16 Years

ABV: 40%

Maturation: Triple-matured — aged in Oloroso sherry butts and bourbon barrels for around 15 years, then finished for 9 months in port wine pipes for added depth and sweetness

Cask Influence: Combination of sherry, bourbon, and port casks creates layers of rich fruit, nutty sweetness, and gentle oak spice

Filtration: Chill-filtered for clarity and smoothness

Appearance: Deep amber with ruby highlights