{"product_id":"bushmills-black-bush-irish-whiskey","title":"Bushmills Black Bush Irish Whiskey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBushmills Black Bush is the richest and most complex expression in the Bushmills standard lineup — a blend of 80% malt whiskey and 20% lighter grain whiskey, triple distilled and aged up to 8 years in carefully selected ex-Oloroso sherry casks, producing the rich fruitcake, intense sherry sweetness, and silky, nutty character that earned it a 96-point score from Wine Enthusiast and one of Ireland's most recognized premium whiskey blends.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 80% malt content is unusually high for a blended Irish whiskey — most standard blends use far more grain whiskey. The Oloroso sherry cask aging adds the richest, driest, and most full-bodied style of sherry influence — almonds, dried fruit, and a characteristic nutty depth — which combines with the high malt content to produce a whiskey with genuine complexity at the premium blend tier. Browse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bushmills\"\u003eBushmills at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich fruitcake, intense sherry sweetness, dried fruit, and nuts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full and silky — fruitcake, Oloroso sherry sweetness, nutty character, and the smooth depth of 80% malt content\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warm, and persistently nutty with lingering sherry sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old Bushmills Distillery, Bushmills, Northern Ireland\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blended Irish Whiskey — 80% Malt\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 8 years in ex-Oloroso sherry casks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAwards:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96 Points — Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat makes Black Bush different from standard Bushmills Original?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo key differences: Black Bush uses 80% malt whiskey (versus Original's lower malt content) and ages in Oloroso sherry casks specifically. The high malt content and sherry aging produce a significantly richer, darker, and more complex whiskey than the lighter, grain-forward Original. For drinkers who like the Bushmills style but want more richness and depth, Black Bush is the obvious step up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What makes Black Bush different from standard Bushmills Original?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"80% malt content versus Original's lower malt, and Oloroso sherry cask aging. The high malt content and sherry aging produce a significantly richer, darker, and more complex whiskey. For drinkers who like Bushmills but want more richness and depth, Black Bush is the obvious step up.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Bushmills","offers":[{"title":"750 ML","offer_id":49132300730620,"sku":"186959 eRNDC","price":47.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/6605\/2348\/files\/750-ml-bushmills-black-bush-irish-whiskey-1105965056.jpg?v=1779708647","url":"https:\/\/thebourbonvaulthq.com\/products\/bushmills-black-bush-irish-whiskey","provider":"THE BOURBONVAULT HQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}