Bushmills Unveils 26 Year Old Crystal Malt in the U.S.

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Bushmills doesn’t just rest on being the world’s oldest licensed whiskey distillery—it keeps raising the bar. This month, the Irish whiskey icon makes waves with the U.S. debut of its 26 Year Old Crystal Malt, an ultra-premium release that has collectors and connoisseurs buzzing. After earning acclaim in the UK and EU last year, the Crystal Malt finally crosses the Atlantic, bringing with it a mix of tradition, rarity, and bold innovation.

A Whiskey Born of Innovation

What makes this expression stand out is its foundation: crystal malt. Unlike traditional malted barley, crystal malt is kilned in a way that crystallizes its sugars, creating rich caramelized flavors before the spirit even touches oak. It’s a rare and complex base ingredient, one that delivers imm