Bushmills 2006 Marsala Cask
Bushmills 2006 Marsala Cask was the first release from our Heritage Casks series. Hotly sought after by collectors around the world, bottles have since gone under the hammer in Ireland for as high as €1560 (approx. AU$2,400).
IrelandColour Deep russet
Nose Raisins, cinnamon and fresh orange peel mixed with delicate toffee apple
Palate Smooth and richly honeyed with caramelised brown sugar, vanilla, almonds and spiced fruit
Finish Finishes strong and slightly dry with warming ginger and spiced pear
Food Match Shepherd's Pie
Overview
The history-making Bushmills 2006 Marsala Cask, made exclusively for Whisky Club Members, is the first release from Bushmills’ brand-new range of curated limited-edition single malts, The Causeway Collection.
Made by multi-award winning Master Blender Helen Mulholland, it was distilled in 2006 and matured in Oloroso Sherry and Bourbon casks, before finishing in fresh Marsala wine casks for enhanced complexity and sweetness. From first to last sip it’s a malt masterpiece, cut at Helen’s preferred 47.2% ABV, full bodied, velvety smooth and with all the goods…
Raisins, cinnamon and delicate toffee apple on the nose, a richly honeyed palate with caramelised brown sugar, vanilla, almonds and spiced fruit, and a strong, slightly dry finish with warming ginger and spiced pear.
In Helen’s own words: “With over 400 years of whiskey-making heritage, Bushmills has never compromised on quality to create its signature smooth taste and famous house style. The global launch of The Causeway Collection represents a bold new step for us, an exciting time to share rare cask finished editions”.
Needless to say, this never to be repeated World Exclusive will be snapped up fast with limited new Member places remaining for the month. Once you’re in, you’ll also enjoy an exclusive virtual tasting with Helen, and you’ll be in the draw to win the ultimate Bushmills collection including a money-can’t-buy ‘hand-fill’ from her personal collection!
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THE SPECS
Price: $120.00
Age: 14 Years Old
ABV: 47.2%
Maturation: Matured in Oloroso Sherry and Bourbon casks then finished in Marsala casks.
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Old Bushmill Distillery's History
Whiskey making has long been an Irish tradition, with monks known to have been distilling it as far back as the 11th Century. In fact, Ireland is believed to be the birthplace of whisk(e)y itself, the name coming from the Irish word ‘uisce’, meaning water. The spirit was often referred to as ‘uisce-breatha’, or ‘water of life’ (the Scottish equivalent is uisge-beatha). So now you know.
Distillery Facts
Region: Ireland
Origin: 2 Distillery Rd, Bushmills, County Antrim BT57 8XH, United Kingdom
Founded: 1608
Water Source: Saint Columb's Rill (a tributary of the River Bush)
Washbacks: Stainless Steel
Stills: Ten copper pot stills
Capacity: 4.5 million litres per annum
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