Bushmills Port Cask Reserve – Steamship Collection (2016)
Bushmills Port Cask Reserve – Steamship Collection (40% – 70cl)
An elegant and rare Single Malt Irish Whiskey , released as part of Bushmills' prestigious Steamship Collection . This Port Cask Reserve is fully matured in Ruby Port Pipes , giving it a particularly rich, fruity, and smooth character.
Triple distilled, as you would expect from Bushmills.
Flavor profile
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Nose: Red berries, raspberry, dark chocolate, soft spices.
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Taste: Sweet raisins, plums, caramel, honey, subtle wood and a hint of coffee.
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Finish: Warm, creamy, medium-long with red wine notes and light chocolate bitterness.
Character & style
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Full maturation in ruby port pipes (so no finish — real port impact).
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Silky, fruit-forward, typical Bushmills but with extra depth.
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Limited release in luxury packaging — ideal for lovers of sweeter single malts.
Similar whiskeys
For customers who like to drink this:
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Redbreast Lustau
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Teeling Brabazon Series (especially No. 2)
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Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban
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Aberfeldy 16 (sherry/fruity vibe)
Investment potential
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Light to moderate investment potential.
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The Steamship Collection is becoming increasingly difficult to find.
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Some parts of the series have already increased in value.
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Suitable for collectors, not for high returns.
→ Best to do 50/50: drink and possibly store.
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Why choose?
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One of the nicer Bushmills releases of recent years.
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Luxurious box makes it ideal as a gift.
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For lovers of fruity, soft, elegant whiskeys with a red wine character.