Dumangin Bushmills 6 Year Old 2014 Batch 017 47.3% ABV

Dumangin Bushmills 6 Year Old 2014 Single Malt Irish Whiskey is a limited independent bottling from Champagne Dumangin J. Fils. Distilled at Bushmills in 2014, the triple-distilled single malt underwent its initial maturation in ex-bourbon wood before receiving a 12-month finish in Ratafia Champenois cask T-065. Bottled in November 2021 at 47.3% ABV, this highly limited release yielded just 282 numbered bottles and was bottled without chill filtration.

Food Pairing: Pair with smoked salmon, roast pork, creamy cheeses, toasted almonds, citrus desserts or vanilla crème brûlée.

Tasting Notes: Fruity and aromatic, combining creamy vanilla, citrus and floral character with buttery richness and the distinctive sweet influence of the Ratafia Champenois finish.

Nose: Fragrant blossoms and citrus mingle with sweet vanilla cream, soft malt and gentle buttery notes.

Palate: Fruity and aromatic with citrus, creamy vanilla and floral notes complemented by a distinctive salted-butter richness.

Finish: Smooth and lingering, carrying sweet vanilla, citrus, delicate florals and gentle cask sweetness.