On-trade

Bushmills showcases its fourth Causeway Collection release 

Available exclusively in Ireland the whiskies are available from 9 November

Pictured: Bushmills master blender Alex Thomas beside the 2010 Cognac Cask and 1999 New American Oak Cask releases

Bushmills Irish Whiskey has unveiled two expressions from its 2023 Causeway Collection which will be available exclusively in Ireland from 9 November.   

Bushmills’ master blender, Alex Thomas, has confirmed that the two expressions are a 2010 Cognac Cask and a 1999 New American Oak Cask.   

The 2010 Cognac Cask has spent seven years maturing in OIoroso sherry butts and bourbon barrels before being finished in cognac casks, while the 1999 New American Oak Cask has spent 23 years maturing.

Alex Thomas, master blender, Bushmills, said: “The sensational whiskeys in the Causeway Collection deliver bold, untold waves of flavour that pay homage to the heritage and natural landscape of Bushmills. We are delighted to share these very special innovations for whiskey lovers throughout Ireland.”

Only limited bottles of the 2010 Cognac Cask will be available, bottled at 53.8% ABV, non chill-filtered and priced at €125/£115 for 700ml.  

Only limited bottles of the 1999 New American Oak Cask will be available, bottled at 50.1% ABV, non chill-filtered and priced at €450/£425 for 700ml.   

For more information visit: www.bushmills.eu/causeway-collection 


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