{"product_id":"bushmills-10-year-private-reserve-amarone","title":"Bushmills 10 Year Private Reserve Amarone Casks Irish Whiskey 750mL","description":"\u003csection class=\"whiskey-hero\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"whiskey-hero-desktop__wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"whiskey-hero-desktop__content-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBushmills 10 Year Private Reserve Amarone Casks Single Malt Irish Whiskey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIrish Single Malt | 47.3% ABV | 94.6 Proof | 750mL | Aged 10 Years | Northern Ireland | 2014 Vintage | Non-Chill Filtered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBushmills 10 Year Private Reserve Amarone Casks combines triple-distilled Irish single malt with an extended Italian red wine cask finish. Distilled from 100% unpeated malted barley, this expression spends its first four years in bourbon barrels and Oloroso sherry casks before undergoing at least six years of finishing in Amarone wine casks from Verona, Italy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lengthy Amarone maturation shapes a profile of ripe cherry, blackberry, and plum layered with cinnamon, vanilla, caramelized sugar, and chocolate. Part of Bushmills’ limited Private Reserve collection, this 2014 vintage is bottled without chill filtration at 94.6 proof, balancing rich fruit flavors with a long, dry finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dark fruit, cinnamon, and warm vanilla.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ripe cherry, blackberry, damson plum, and caramelized sugar, with chocolate and gentle oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lingering ripe fruit that gradually gives way to a long, dry close.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtended Amarone finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e At least six years in Italian red wine casks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree cask influences:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bourbon barrels, Oloroso sherry casks, and Amarone wine casks contribute distinct layers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10-year age statement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Encompasses both initial maturation and wine cask finishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2014 vintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Identifies the whiskey’s year of distillation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTriple-distilled and unpeated:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Made from 100% malted barley in traditional copper pot stills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNon-chill filtered:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bottled at 47.3% ABV as part of the limited Private Reserve series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe neat in a tulip-shaped glass to explore the dark fruit, chocolate, and spice notes. Add a few drops of water to adjust the strength, or pour over one large ice cube for a chilled serving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair with dark chocolate, roasted almonds, or aged cheese to complement its fruit and oak character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat are the Amarone casks used for Bushmills Private Reserve?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are casks that previously held Amarone red wine from Verona, Italy. This whiskey finishes in them after its initial bourbon barrel and Oloroso sherry cask maturation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow long is Bushmills Private Reserve Amarone Casks aged?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt matures for four years in bourbon barrels and Oloroso sherry casks, followed by at least six years in Amarone casks, for a 10-year age statement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does the Amarone cask release taste like?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect cherry, blackberry, and plum alongside caramelized sugar, chocolate, vanilla, and cinnamon. Ripe fruit carries into a long, dry finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Bushmills 10 Year Private Reserve Amarone Casks smoky?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is made from unpeated malted barley. Its profile emphasizes dark fruit, chocolate, and warm spice rather than peat smoke.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere can I buy Bushmills 10 Year Private Reserve Amarone Casks Single Malt Irish Whiskey?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can purchase Bushmills 10 Year Private Reserve Amarone Casks Single Malt Irish Whiskey directly from The Barrel Tap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Bushmills","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51140599906529,"sku":"818844029206","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0416\/3023\/6825\/files\/Bushmills10YearPrivateReserveAmaroneCasksIrishWhiskey750mL.webp?v=1792819500","url":"https:\/\/www.thebarreltap.com\/products\/bushmills-10-year-private-reserve-amarone","provider":"The Barrel Tap","version":"1.0","type":"link"}