Bushmills Irish Whiskey, from the world's oldest licensed whiskey distillery, today announces the introduction of Bushmills 12 Year Old Single Malt to its core portfolio offering across the island of Ireland. This unmistakably smooth, triple distilled expression will join the Bushmills lineup following high customer demand.
Bushmills 12 Year Old is triple distilled from 100% Irish malted barley and matured in a combination of Oloroso sherry butts and bourbon barrels, before being finished in Marsala wine barriques from Sicily. This triple-cask maturation, extended ageing period and use of marsala barriques delivers an elevated depth of flavour, layering ripe spiced fruit, caramelised brown sugar, and subtle nutty dryness over Bushmills’ signature smoothness.
The introduction of Bushmills 12 Year Old comes on the back of strong international demand, with the expression already enjoying impressive growth across the USA and Asia. Building on this momentum, Bushmills is proud to finally introduce its 12 Year Old Single Malt to its home market – giving whiskey lovers the chance to enjoy a globally celebrated expression that’s already a firm favourite amongst discerning single malt fans worldwide.
Master Blender Alex Thomas beams: “Bushmills 12 Year Old is already experiencing dynamic growth across the USA and Asia... and we’re proud to now be able to share this expression at home. With 12 years of maturation, a triple-cask approach, and a rare Marsala wine finish, it delivers deeper layers of flavour while staying true to the beautifully balanced, triple-distilled style Bushmills is known for. That unique Marsala influence brings a special hint of Sicilian sunshine – a rich new dimension to our portfolio.”
Since 1608, Bushmills has been driven to pioneer and perfect the greatest Irish single malt whiskey, drawing inspiration from the artistry, craftsmanship, and landscapes of Northern Ireland’s rugged coastline. Located in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty beside the rugged Causeway Coast, all of Bushmills single malts are crafted exclusively from 100% Irish malted barley and pure water from St Columb’s Rill – a tributary of the River Bush. “Our geology and geography mean our malts have a distinct north coast character”, explains Alex.
For over four centuries, Bushmills has remained dedicated to the art of whiskey-making, refining time-honoured techniques passed down through generations of craftspeople, storytellers, and pioneers. Overseeing every stage of production on-site from malt distillation and maturation to blending and bottling, Bushmills is proud to be one of the world’s few grain-to-glass distilleries. Meticulously crafted by a community of whiskey makers, the distillery is deeply rooted in the village that shares its name. As Alex Thomas passionately adds, “without the whiskey there would be no village, and without the village there would be no whiskey.”
Bushmills 12 Year Old Single Malt (40% ABV) will be available across the island of Ireland from late September 2025 in all major retailers and specialist off-licences, priced at £45 / €55 for 700ml.
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