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Redbreast 12 Year Old
Whiskey

Redbreast 12 Year Old

Origin
🇮🇪Ireland
Strength40%
Price Tier
LIBRARIAN'S VERDICT

The benchmark for Irish Whiskey. It is a masterpiece of balance, offering a weight and complexity that rivals the finest single malts while maintaining the effortless, creamy drinkability that defines the pot still style.

The Library Note

The legacy of this spirit is rooted in the unique terroir and climate of Ireland. Through years of patient maturation in hand-selected barrels, it has developed a complexity that can only be achieved with time and dedication.

Sommelier's Perspective

THE NOSE

A sophisticated fruit bouquet. Aromas of dried fruits, toasted nuts, and a deep sherry sweetness with hints of nutmeg.

THE PALATE

Full-bodied and incredibly creamy. Rich flavors of spice, fruit, and toasted oak harmonize with a silky, oily mouthfeel and notes of honey.

THE FINISH

Long and complex with a lingering warmth of sherry spice and toasted wood.

Sensory Profile

SmokySweetComplexBitterFloral

THE PERFECT SERVE

Served neat in a Glencairn glass. Allowing it to sit for a few minutes reveals its deep, oily structure. A tiny drop of water can be added to unlock its hidden citrus peel and spice notes.

Composition

Malted Barley
Corn
Rye

EXPERT TECHNIQUE

Triple-distilled in traditional copper pot stills from a mash of malted and unmalted barley, then matured for 12 years in a combination of Oloroso Sherry and Bourbon casks.

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