Episode 42: Black Bush Duo

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For as long as I can remember in the Irish whiskey scene, Bushmills Black Bush was seen as a 'blend deluxe'! A high malt content with a relatively high age plus being predominantly sherry cask mature, Black Bush was a cut above it's competitors.

However, in recent years I've personally felt it's profile has waned. Potentially due to production techniques, maybe poor cask management? But has my viewpoint changed with a recent Black Bush acquisition?

Scoring Bands
10 - Out of this world good!
9 - Superlative stuff, buy it now
8 - An excellent drop worthy of regular purchase
7 - Good stuff, one you'd happily share with mates
6 - Solid, worth investigating
5 - Average
4 - Okay but with flaws evident
3 - Drinkable but not terribly enjoyable
2 - Proper Twelve
1 - Pass the mouth wash


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00:00 Intro
01:17 Mash Bill
01:25 Maturation
01:52 Age
02:11 Perception
02:40 The Diageo Problem
04:08 80/20 PX Reserve
04:36 ABV/Proof
04:53 Nose BB
06:04 Nose 80/20
07:15 Palate BB
08:38 Palate 80/20
10:40 Finish BB
11:23 Finish 80/20
12:28 Price BB
12:54 Price 80/20
13:21 Score BB
13:31 Score 80/20
13:41 Final Thoughts