Bushmills

Bushmills Black Bush, Oloroso Sherry & Bourbon Cask, 1980, 43%

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TypeIrish Blended Whiskey
MRI
MRI 7
Average Score
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Description

A vintage 1980s bottling of Bushmills Black Bush Special Old Irish Whiskey, this blended spirit combines a high proportion of rich, full-bodied single malt (around 80%) with a lighter grain whiskey (around 20%). It was matured in a combination of Oloroso Sherry and Bourbon casks, resulting in a luxurious and well-rounded profile. This particular bottling was released around 1980 and comes with its original tin box. It has received numerous international awards over the years.

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Whisky.AuctionAuction Sold Price - Dec 16, 2025SGD 69.70
Cask type
Oloroso Sherry & Bourbon Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
N.A
Cask origin
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Cask no.
N.A
Batch
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PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
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Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
No
Bottle count
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Has box
Yes
Closure
Screw Cap
Presentation
Tin Box
Series highlights
N.A
Historical context
1980s
Special release
American market
Allocation
American market
Nose
Intense sherry sweetness with notes of dried fruits, toasted oak, vanilla, banana, apple, grape juice, and a hint of toasted cake.
Palate
Soft, silky, and nutty texture with flavors of honeyed nuts, warm spices, dark chocolate, bananas, dried pears, coconuts, cornflakes, and a sweet, clean maltiness with gentle spearmint.
Finish
Lingering sweetness with notes of chocolate, wood spice, caramel, and dried fruit, with a medium length and a soft, warm character.
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