Bushmills The Causeway Collection 2012 Pomerol Casks

What do you do when you still have 2 hours to go waiting for your flight at London’s Heathrow? Browse the duty free shipping buying chocolates, go to World of Whiskey browsing walls of spirits, and finally, go to an airport bar hoping to see something to try. This one caught my eye. A 10yr old Bushmills matured in bourbon and sherry casks for 6 yrs, and then 4 yrs in pomerol. Pomerol is a Merlot red wine from Bordeaux. So, expect plenty of berries and red currants. Nose is as expected…berries. Specifically raspberries. Palette…berries, coulis, jam. This is an Ireland exclusive. God knows how it made it across the channel to London, but I’m glad it did. It’s a bright fruity Bushmills, hiding its youth really well. I can't believe this is only 10yr old. I doubt we’ll see this here, or readily find it outside Ireland and some British airports, but if you do, it’s a worthwhile buy. A bit pricey at a $100 price tag, but comes across much older and refined.