Introducing the Latest Jewel in the Causeway Collection: Bushmills 23 Year Old Madeira Cask
Bushmills Irish Whiskey, the world’s oldest licensed whiskey distillery, is proud to introduce the latest addition to its iconic Causeway Collection: a rare, limited-edition 23 Year Old Madeira Cask. This distinguished whiskey has been exclusively matured in Madeira fortified wine oak casks for 23 years, boasting a cask strength ABV of 53.8%.
Image: Bushmills 23 Year Old Madeira Cask
This outstanding whiskey will initially be available only from Avolta’s World Duty-Free stores at Heathrow Airport from the end of May, before its global release one month later across Avolta travel retail outlets worldwide.
“We are thrilled to offer passengers visiting our World Duty-Free stores at Heathrow Airport, this month-long exclusivity of the limited-edition Bushmills 23 Year Old Madeira Cask.” - David de Miguel, Global Head of Liquor for Avolta
A Masterclass in Whiskey-Making
Bushmills’ 400-year-long thirst for the uncommon provides the inspiration behind its coveted Causeway Collection. These releases feature some of the rarest cask single malt cask finishes in the world. The 23 Year Old Madeira Cask, aged exclusively in first fill Madeira oak casks, is no exception. Filled on 30th June 2000, it is a single malt whiskey of unparalleled depth and complexity.
 Image: Alex Thomas, Master Blender
“I wanted to share something truly unique for our partners at Avolta. I chose this single malt aged exclusively in Madeira casks for its distinct profile, bursting with summer fruits, sweet peach and roasted nuts.” - Alex Thomas, Bushmills Master Blender
Tasting Notes
- Colour: Copper mahogany
- Nose: Waves of ripe summer fruits, caramelised sugar, black coffee and walnut oil
- Taste: This exquisite single malt is bursting with sweet peach and orange peel followed by roasted nuts, honey combined with black coffee and gentle spice
- Finish: Delicate, dry and long fruity finish developing into rich nutty praline and toasted cocoa
Celebrate Father’s Day with Bushmills
To mark the launch, Bushmills will conduct sampling and gifting activities in the World Duty Free store in Terminal 3 of Heathrow Airport, plus host an exciting competition offering travellers the opportunity to celebrate the release of the 23 Year Old Madeira Cask this coming Father’s Day. Each purchase of a Causeway Collection 23 Year Old Madeira Cask will enter the passenger into a dip draw for a miniature bottle of one of the most beloved expressions from previous Causeway Collection releases.
 Image: Father’s Day
Bushmills 23 Year Old Madeira Cask will be available from World Duty Free stores at Heathrow Airport from 29th May 2024 with an RRP of $507/€364/£440/£390.
