Bushmills Rare Cask 31 Year Single Malt Irish Whiskey American Oak Cask

Bushmills Rare Cask 31 Year Single Malt Irish Whiskey American Oak Cask is an exceptionally rare and highly aged expression from the historic Old Bushmills Distillery. Part of Bushmills’ prestigious Rare Casks series, this limited-release single malt showcases more than three decades of maturation and the remarkable influence of carefully selected American oak.

The whiskey spent its first 14 years maturing in bourbon and sherry casks before being transferred into pristine new American oak for the remainder of its maturation. This extended time in new oak brings remarkable depth to the spirit, creating layers of ripe fruit, vanilla, honey, pear, milk chocolate, apple, and subtly spiced coconut. Only 780 bottles were produced, making this a particularly distinctive expression for serious Irish whiskey enthusiasts and collectors.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Ripe fruit, warm vanilla, rich oak, sweet honey, and spiced pear.
• Palate: Silky and richly layered with warm honey, vanilla, creamy milk chocolate, sweet apple, pear, and spiced coconut.
• Finish: Exceptionally long and elegant, with lingering warm vanilla, honey, oak spice, and subtle sweetness.

Key Features

• 31 Year Old Single Malt: Matured for more than three decades for exceptional depth and refinement.
• Rare Casks Series: A highly limited Bushmills release showcasing some of the distillery’s rarest and most distinctive single malts.
• American Oak Cask: Extended maturation in pristine new American oak contributes rich vanilla, honey, coconut, and warm spice.
• Multi-Cask Maturation: Initially matured in bourbon and sherry casks for 14 years before transitioning to new American oak.
• Limited to 780 Bottles: An extremely small production run designed for collectors and enthusiasts.
• 45.6% ABV / 91.2 Proof: Bottled at a strength that preserves its rich and layered character.
• Single Malt Irish Whiskey: Reflects Bushmills’ long-standing tradition of triple-distilled single malt production.

Perfect For

• Sipping neat
• Enjoying slowly with a few drops of water
• Premium Irish whiskey tastings
• Collectors of exceptionally aged whiskey
• Special occasions and milestone celebrations
• Pairing with dark chocolate, roasted nuts, ripe fruit, and caramel desserts
• Displaying as a centerpiece in a premium whiskey collection

Bushmills Rare Cask 31 Year Single Malt Irish Whiskey American Oak Cask is an extraordinary expression of patience, craftsmanship, and oak maturation. Its progression from bourbon and sherry casks into pristine American oak creates a beautifully layered whiskey defined by ripe fruit, honey, vanilla, milk chocolate, apple, pear, and warming spice. With only 780 bottles released, it represents a particularly rare opportunity to experience a mature and highly collectible Bushmills single malt.