Bushmills 2011 Sauternes Cask Finish Single Malt (Causeway Collection)
Elegant, expressive, and luminous in character, the Bushmills 2011 Sauternes Cask Finish is a rare single malt that unites the smooth purity of triple distillation with the decadent sweetness of French dessert wine casks. Distilled in 2011 and bottled at 56.3% ABV, this exceptional expression matured in Oloroso sherry butts and bourbon barrels before a long, patient finish in Sauternes wine casks from Bordeaux - bringing layers of honeyed fruit, vanilla, and delicate oak spice.
The result is a whiskey of remarkable balance and vibrancy: aromas of apricot, peach, and pastry cream give way to a palate of honeycomb, stewed fruit, and warm spice, all carried by Bushmills’ signature malt smoothness. Non-chill filtered and bottled at natural cask strength, it delivers both structure and sweetness in perfect harmony.
Part of the acclaimed Causeway Collection, this limited release embodies Bushmills’ mastery of wood and innovation - a luminous Irish single malt where heritage meets refinement. Golden, generous, and captivating, it is a whiskey crafted for collectors and connoisseurs alike.
Ireland
700ml
56.30%
2011The Bushmills 2011 Sauternes Cask Finish Single Malt is a radiant example of innovation within tradition — a rare release from the acclaimed Causeway Collection, showcasing the finesse of Bushmills’ triple-distilled malt enriched by French wine cask influence. Distilled in 2011 and bottled at cask strength (56.3% ABV), this exceptional whiskey was first aged in Oloroso sherry butts and bourbon barrels, before being finished for over two years in Sauternes wine casks from Bordeaux, France.
This dual maturation brings remarkable harmony — the natural malt sweetness and vanilla richness of Bushmills intertwined with the Sauternes’ honeyed fruit, apricot, and white wine depth. The result is a whiskey that’s vibrant yet indulgent, balancing tropical fruit brightness with oak spice and elegant structure. Bottled non-chill filtered, it captures the full body and texture of its rare cask finish.
Produced at the legendary Old Bushmills Distillery in County Antrim, the world’s oldest licensed distillery (est. 1608), this release continues a legacy defined by patience, precision, and purity of spirit. Bushmills has long been known for its mastery of wood, and the Causeway Collection represents its pinnacle — small-batch, cask-strength single malts aged in exceptional barrels sourced from the finest cooperages around the world.
Named for the nearby Giant’s Causeway, the collection embodies the rugged beauty and enduring spirit of Ireland’s north coast. The 2011 Sauternes Cask Finish reflects both Bushmills’ heritage and its pursuit of elegance and innovation — a whiskey where centuries-old craftsmanship meets the refinement of French dessert wine casks.
Golden, expressive, and impeccably balanced, this limited release is a luminous celebration of Bushmills’ artistry — where Irish tradition and French sophistication meet in perfect harmony.
Style: Irish Single Malt Whiskey
Region: County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Producer: The Old Bushmills Distillery — Ireland’s oldest licensed distillery (est. 1608)
Distilled: 2011
Bottled: 2023 (Causeway Collection release)
ABV: 56.3% (Cask Strength)
Maturation: Initially matured in Oloroso sherry butts and bourbon barrels, followed by over two years’ finishing in Sauternes wine casks from Bordeaux, France
Cask Influence: The Sauternes casks impart layers of honeyed sweetness, ripe stone fruit, and wine-like richness balanced by oak spice and malt warmth
Filtration: Non-chill filtered
Limited Release: Part of the Bushmills Causeway Collection — small-batch, cask-strength single malts
Appearance: Deep golden amber with bright, sunlit hues
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