Whiskey Review: Bushmills The Rare Casks 29-Year Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish Irish Whiskey

Introduction Today, we're diving into something truly special: Bushmills “The Rare Casks” 29-Year-Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish Irish Whiskey. This bottle is part of Bushmills’ Rare Casks series, and this specific release represents their second offering in that line. Distilled on April 6, 1992, aged 12 years in ex-bourbon barrels, and then transferred to Pedro Ximénez casks for an additional 17 years, it’s bottled at 53% ABV (106 proof). With only 500 bottles available and an MSRP of $750, this is as rare as it gets. Brad and I are eager to break this one down. Last week, we reviewed the Bushmills 30-Year-Old, which set a high bar, but this whiskey has its own unique story to tell. Let’s see how it stacks up. This review is taken from our episode " Mad Max: Fury Road / Bushmills Rare Cask 29-Year Irish Whiskey ." Click the link to listen to this review in audio format. Nose Brad: The nose on this whiskey is incredible. There’s a heavy

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