{"id":78382,"date":"2025-03-06T02:30:26","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T02:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/?p=78382"},"modified":"2025-03-06T09:19:20","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T09:19:20","slug":"bushmills-unveils-the-oldest-irish-single-malt-secrets-of-the-river-bush-exclusive-to-dubai-duty-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/bushmills-unveils-the-oldest-irish-single-malt-secrets-of-the-river-bush-exclusive-to-dubai-duty-free\/","title":{"rendered":"BUSHMILLS unveils the oldest Irish single malt \u2018Secrets Of The River Bush\u2019 &#8211; exclusive to Dubai Duty Free"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Bushmills Irish Whiskey, the pioneers of smooth single malt Irish whiskey, proudly unveils the oldest Irish single malt ever released: Bushmills 46-Year-Old \u2018Secrets Of The River Bush\u2019.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Meticulously cared for by two generations of whiskey makers, 46-Year-Old \u2018Secrets of The River Bush\u2019 infuses the legacy of decades and time-honoured secrets in every sip. Only three hundred bottles of this exceptionally rich, dark liquid exist, making it a rare and historic must-have for the most discerning whiskey lover.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This sublime single malt is a stunning celebration of the River Bush and its journey over the beds of black basalt rock \u2013 the same iconic rock that\u2019s synonymous with the world-famous Giant\u2019s Causeway. Flowing through the heart of Bushmills since the whiskey\u2019s story began in 1608, the water has played an intrinsic role in every drop of Bushmills Irish Whiskey for over 415 years \u2013 embodying its restless spirit and an insatiable appetite to push boundaries.<\/p>\n<p>Matured for almost half a century in the Oloroso sherry butts from the Antonio Paez Lobato Cooperage in Jerez, Spain which imbue it with its deep and rich mahogany hue, this rare and precious Irish single malt is an artful marriage of Bushmills\u2019 most elusive reserves, dating back to 1978.<\/p>\n<p>Commenting on the release, Bushmills Master Blender, Alex Thomas said:\u00a0<em>\u201cThis isn\u2019t just a smooth, rare single malt whiskey, this is real history in the making. For 46 years, we\u2019ve patiently watched over this remarkable liquid and witnessed it transform into this rich, dark beauty. This is Bushmills at its best.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Alex-Thomas-Master-Blender.jpg\"><img data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Alex-Thomas-Master-Blender.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Alex-Thomas-Master-Blender-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Alex-Thomas-Master-Blender-480x319.jpg 480w\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Alex-Thomas-Master-Blender.jpg\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78383 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"\"    sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78383\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Alex-Thomas-Master-Blender.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Alex-Thomas-Master-Blender.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Alex-Thomas-Master-Blender-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Alex-Thomas-Master-Blender-480x319.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dubai Duty Free Managing Director, Ramesh Cidambi said, <em>&#8220;We are delighted that Bushmills is partnering with the exclusive release of Bushmills 46 Year Old single malt whiskey, with 50 bottles made available in Dubai Duty Free. This underlines the strong collaboration we enjoy with Proximo in bringing unique and exceptional-quality products that are both exclusive and rare to our customers.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This launch has been coordinated with our official partner in the region, Gulf Beverages, who distribute our entire portfolio. The company is dedicated to delivering exceptional products and experiences to travelers and connoisseurs.<\/p>\n<p>On the nose, there is a unique harmony of delectable ripe dark fruits, sweet apricot, caramel and gentle waves of warm oak. What follows is an intensely rich and spicy medley of cinnamon, crushed clove and nutmeg aromatic spice. This then develops into delightfully sweet black cherries and apricots, before finally giving way to waves of roasted coffee, oak and warm toffee. The finish is smooth yet robust, with luscious and lingering spiced fruit.<\/p>\n<p>Alex continues: <em>\u201cThis stunning whiskey just shows you what time can do. For nearly half a century it has gradually breathed in the wood and matured slowly. It\u2019s rich and authentic, and full of flavour straight from the cask \u2013 creating a bold unprecedented experience for the whiskey connoisseur.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Bushmills 46 Year Old \u2018Secrets of The River Bush\u2019 is beautifully housed in a bespoke handcrafted hexagonal presentation box. Each intricate detail of the walnut case pays tribute to the River Bush, Bushmills village and the undulations of the surrounding landscape. The gold engraving along the centre of the box reflects the journey of the River Bush to the Old Bushmills Distillery, the same course it\u2019s taken through the millennia before Bushmills began distilling in 1608.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2018Secrets of the River Bush\u2019 is bottled at 46.3% ABV and 50 sequentially numbered bottles will be made available at Dubai Duty Free with an RRP of $12,500.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/River-Bush005b.jpg\"><img data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/River-Bush005b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/River-Bush005b-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/River-Bush005b-480x720.jpg 480w\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/River-Bush005b.jpg\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78384 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"\"    sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78384\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/River-Bush005b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/River-Bush005b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/River-Bush005b-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/River-Bush005b-480x720.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bushmills Irish Whiskey, the pioneers of smooth single malt Irish whiskey, proudly unveils the oldest Irish single malt ever released: Bushmills 46-Year-Old \u2018Secrets Of The [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":78385,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2597,535,7088,1,477,7093,7099,7097],"tags":[1644,15889,3060,3056,149,69,39,3470,216],"class_list":["post-78382","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-best-selling-brands-in-duty-free","category-duty-free-retailers","category-fashion","category-latest-news","category-latest-promotions-in-duty-free","category-luxury","category-spirits","category-wines-spirits","tag-bushmills","tag-bushmills-46-year-old-secrets-of-the-river-bush","tag-bushmills-duty-free","tag-bushmills-irish-whiskey","tag-dubai-duty-free","tag-duty-free","tag-dutyfree","tag-irish-single-malt","tag-travel-retail"],"acf":[],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/78382","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=78382"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/78382\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":78398,"href":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/78382\/revisions\/78398"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/78385"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=78382"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=78382"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=78382"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}