{"product_id":"bushmills-12-year-private-reserve-bordeaux","title":"Bushmills 12 Year Private Reserve Bordeaux 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 12 Year Private Reserve Bordeaux Casks Single Malt Irish Whiskey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIrish Single Malt | 47% ABV | 94 Proof | 750mL | Aged 12 Years | Northern Ireland | 2012 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 12 Year Private Reserve Bordeaux Casks pairs triple-distilled Irish single malt with an extended French red wine cask finish. Made from 100% unpeated malted barley, this small-batch release begins with six years of maturation in bourbon barrels and Oloroso sherry casks, followed by at least six years in Bordeaux wine casks from Pomerol, France.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat lengthy finishing period gives the Bordeaux casks a substantial role in the whiskey’s development. Ripe plum, raspberry, and black cherry mingle with vanilla, honey, and ginger, while lemon peel and gentle spice brighten the finish. Bottled at 94 proof without chill filtration, it offers a fruit-forward interpretation of Bushmills’ single malt character.\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 Ripe plum, wild berries, 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 Velvety plum, raspberry, and black cherry, followed by apple, honey, ginger, and vanilla.\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 Long and gently dry, with soft spice, lemon peel, and lingering ripe fruit.\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 Bordeaux finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e At least six years in wine casks from Pomerol.\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, Oloroso sherry, and Bordeaux contribute to its development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12-year age statement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Includes both the initial maturation and subsequent wine cask aging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTriple-distilled single malt:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Produced from 100% unpeated malted barley.\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 Presented at 47% ABV.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrivate Reserve release:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Part of Bushmills’ limited collection exploring distinctive cask finishes.\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\u003eStart neat in a tulip-shaped glass to explore the berry, vanilla, and spice notes. Add a few drops of water to adjust the strength to your preference, or serve over one large ice cube.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a food pairing, try dark chocolate, toasted almonds, or aged cheddar.\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\u003eHow long is Bushmills Private Reserve Bordeaux Casks aged?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt spends six years in bourbon barrels and Oloroso sherry casks, followed by at least six years in Pomerol Bordeaux wine casks, for a 12-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 Bordeaux cask release taste like?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect plum, raspberry, and black cherry alongside vanilla, honey, apple, and ginger. The finish brings gentle spice, lemon peel, and ripe fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow does it differ from the regular Bushmills 12 Year?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Private Reserve expression features an extended Bordeaux wine cask finish. The regular Bushmills 12 Year uses a Marsala wine cask finish after bourbon and Oloroso sherry maturation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Bushmills 12 Year Private Reserve Bordeaux Casks peated?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. It is made from unpeated malted barley, with a profile centered on fruit, vanilla, and cask-derived spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere can I buy Bushmills 12 Year Private Reserve Bordeaux Casks Single Malt Irish Whiskey?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can purchase Bushmills 12 Year Private Reserve Bordeaux 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":51140597645537,"sku":"818844029213","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0416\/3023\/6825\/files\/Bushmills12YearPrivateReserveBordeauxCasksSingleMaltIrishWhiskey.webp?v=1792819147","url":"https:\/\/www.thebarreltap.com\/products\/bushmills-12-year-private-reserve-bordeaux","provider":"The Barrel Tap","version":"1.0","type":"link"}