Bushmills 31 Year Rare Cask American Oak No. 04 Single Malt Irish Whiskey

Bushmills 31 Year Rare Cask American Oak is the fourth release in the Bushmills Rare Cask series and the highest-aged expression to date, spending its first 14 years in bourbon and sherry casks before settling into pristine new American oak.

The fourth chapter in Bushmills' acclaimed Rare Cask series, this 31-year-old single malt is triple-distilled from 100% malted barley at the world's oldest licensed whiskey distillery in County Antrim. The extended finish in new American oak builds layers of warm honey, vanilla, and chocolate over three decades of maturation, bottled at 91.2 proof.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Warm honey and vanilla.
Palate: Creamy milk chocolate, pear, and sweet apple.
Finish: Warming spiced coconut.

Specifications

• Distillery: Bushmills, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
• Style: Single Malt Irish Whiskey
• Age: 31 Years
• Cask: 14 years bourbon & sherry, then new American oak
• Series: Rare Cask No. 04
• Proof: 91.2 (45.6% ABV)
• Size: 750mL

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Rare Cask series?
An ongoing series of Bushmills' oldest and most exclusive single malts; this is the fourth release and the highest-aged to date.

How was it aged?
Fourteen years in bourbon and sherry casks, then finished in pristine new American oak for a total of 31 years.

What proof is it?
91.2 proof (45.6% ABV).