“The 26 Year Old Crystal Malt has been produced using crystal malt barley, which sees the barley undergo an ‘unusual and special’ malting process in which the sugars within the grain of the whiskey are crystallised. This process is said to have imparted ‘intense’ caramel and creamy chocolate flavours into the new-make spirit, which remained throughout the decades subsequently spent in oak.

Bushmills’ master blender, Alex Thomas, said: “I am so honoured to manage and supervise the ageing of all our single malts, but releasing this special expression – one I’ve cared for throughout my entire career here – is truly a dream come true. Our 26 Year Old Crystal Malt epitomises Bushmills’ commitment to restless progress and our dedication to crafting exceptional single malts for whiskey lovers worldwide.””

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