Bushmills 21 Year Old Rare Whisky 70cl

This is Irish single malt with serious patience behind it, 21 years of waiting so you don’t have to.

If you’ve ever wanted a whisky that keeps changing in the glass, this is the move. The long ageing builds layers, so each sip gives you something new, fruit, spice, oak, then a deeper, darker warmth that sticks around.

• Nose: Dried apricot and raisin, honeyed malt, vanilla, polished oak
• Taste: Rich orchard fruit, toffee, toasted nuts, a touch of cocoa, gentle baking spice with a rounded, mouth-coating feel
• Finish: Long and warming, lingering oak, dark chocolate, and soft spice that fades slowly

What makes it worth your attention is how complete it feels. You get bright fruit notes that read unmistakably Irish, plus the maturity you expect from a 21-year-old whisky, deeper oak, richer sweetness, and that steady, confident finish. It’s a bottle for people who like to think about what they’re drinking, even if they’d never say that out loud.

And because it’s a single malt, you’re tasting one distillery’s character from start to finish. No patchwork, no guessing, just a clear point of view, with enough complexity to keep the conversation going.

This one also plays well as a “special pour” without needing a special occasion. Keep it for the night your friends want to try something proper, or for the quiet pour that feels like a reward after a long week.

Fun Fact: Bushmills is widely known as the world’s oldest licensed whiskey distillery, with a licence dating back to 1608.