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Redbreast 12 Year Old
70cl / 40%
Pot Still Irish Whiskey
Redbreast is a beautifully balanced pure pot still Irish Whiskey, with a warm, generous texture, rich, sweet flavours and a spicy kick. In the view of many connoisseurs, the finest Irish whiskey available. Picked up the top prize in its category at the World Whisky Awards 2010, and was named as Irish Whiskey of the year by Jim Murray in the Whisky Bible 2010, with a score of 96 points.
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Tasting Notes:
Tasting Notes by Michael Jackson
Nose: Clean, fresh. Hint of linseed. Nuts. Cake.
Palate: By far the biggest of this selection. Assertive and complex, with lots of development and seemingly infinite dimension. Ginger cake, brazil nuts, treacle.
Finish: Liquorice-like sherry notes.
Comment: Delicious, soothing, contemplative. A great whiskey. Makes me want to get on a plane to Dublin immediately.
Score: 9 / 10
[These tasting notes have been reproduced from Whisky Magazine Issue 3]
Tasting Notes by Jim Murray
Nose: With Green Spot, the most impressive of Irish noses. There's a fruity, almost rye-like quality, and deft, honeyed sweetness, a touch of sherry, cream soda vanilla and some peppery notes. Breathtaking.
Palate: The flavours take off in all directions. Spiciness and a pot still backbone softened by sherry. Very firm with some toffee.
Finish: Oily, some liquorice and enormous sweet-sour complexity. Spicy and long.
Comment: Not quite perfect, but still an astonishing experience.
Score: 9 / 10
[These tasting notes have been reproduced from Whisky Magazine Issue 3]
Tasting Notes by Peter Mulryan
Nose: The very Irish nose tweak of resin, sherry and linseed.
Palate: Fat and oily. Layers of satin ginger, silk honey and hints of spicy liquorice.
Finish: Vanilla pods and marsala.
Comment: This is what real pure pot still whiskey is all about, a glorious contradiction of soft fruit and firm grain, oily seeds and sweet wood. World beating stuff.
Score: 9 / 10
[These tasting notes have been reproduced from Whisky Magazine Issue 43]
Tasting Notes by Dave Broom
Nose: Intense and full blooded. Pot still richness: citrus oils, hot sealing wax, leather, tobacco, tea, maraschino, overripe fruits, marzipan. Exemplary.
Palate: Ridiculously big. Oozes into the mouth and erupts. Spices galore to the finish. Oily and unctuous.
Finish: Long, rich, oily.
Comment: Whiskey covering the entire spectrum of aroma, taste, feel, flavour. World class.
Score: 9 / 10
[These tasting notes have been reproduced from Whisky Magazine Issue 43]
Customer Reviews:
Growing up on Bourbon in the States I was fairly new to Irish Whiskies. I have more recently been on a mission to teach my tastebuds about Scotch and also Irish Whiskey. I have found many a Scotch that I enjoy, but I have to say I have really taken to the Irish Whiskies: Writer's Tears and Redbreast in particular. In keeping it simple, I find the Redbreast to be like having a slice of Apple pie with plenty of spice. I have really come to enjoy it.
- Jer, 11 days ago
i love all whiskey, no matter the type. now i will grant you that some are better than others and each style has its standouts but this has far exceeded my expectations and im thrilled to say that i now have a new favorite as of late ive been drinking the jameson 12 and the middelton 18 and this to me is just amazing 5 stars 2 thumbs up or what ever other thing you want to say about it just go and try it for your self and you wont be dissapointed.
- Anthony, 15th January
The problem with this whisky is that the bottle has two states: open and empty. Tastes great and lots of vitamins too.
- Joel, 5th January
It's the nectar of the Gods. Need I say more?
- The Cavanaugh, 22nd Dec '11
It can vary a lot from year to year, just like a Bordeaux vintage, most are excellent, one year was poor and sulphurous and the 20I0 "vintage" was exceptional, sooo complex and long truly one of the best whiskeys on the market and worthy of Jim Murrays 96
- Carl, 17th Dec '11
One of the great whiskies of the world. Complex and beautiful. Look out for the new cask strength. People saying they're not fans of Irish whiskey are trying too hard not to be fans of Irish whiskey. There are lots of different types of Irish whiskey, some of which have a lot in common with single malt scotch.
- Roger. , 20th Nov '11
Scotch drinkers, we get it. This isn't your thing. Please move along.
- anonymous, 7th Oct '11
Best potstill whiskey bar none 9/10 so so good. You are not going to get much better than this, stick with the 12 year old. The 15 is very good though.
- bobby, 2nd Oct '11
Smooth and delicate, yet a lingering potency. Really grateful that colleagues knew I'd appreciate this lovely gift.
- Micky the Dip, 11th May '11
Simply put: glorious.
- Titus White, 20th Apr '11
I really don't understand lots of the reviews on here. This seems uninteresting to me, lacks power and complexity and any interesting flavours in there are individualistic. It's not awful, but I'd not recommend it.
- Jinja, 14th Apr '11
Potstill brilliance. Nose: Big hit of toffee, green fruits and wood. Slightly coffee-ish. Taste: Red and green fruits and toffee. Nicely balanced. Finish: Quite rich, spiciness gives it structure.
- Pat, 17th Feb '11
Outstanding. Such a rich, figgy nose, and smooth and deep finish. A genuine pleasure to drink.
- Alex W, 29th Jan '11
My favourite whiskey. Rarely drink others now. always neat. Warm, Inviting gentle sweet aroma, smooth taste with lovely spicy or peppery traces. Satisfying lingering finish. To be sipped slowly, when putting the world to rights. A genuine treat
- IrishguyinLondon, 3rd Dec '10
I tried this in Duty Free at Gatwic Airport and was blown away! As a whisky drinker, I think this is one of the nicest I have ever tasted, mind you I am a Jamesons fan! It is definitely recommended. 5*
- Claire, 27th Nov '10
My all time favourite Irish Whiskey! The Peated Connamara and Green Spot are other GREAT Irish Whiskies, but Red Breast is top of the pile. Smooth, delicate, with a subtle bite. Simply the BEST.
- Caoimhin (Ireland), 13th Oct '10
Palate (undiluted): Initially, sweet ginger and thick honey dance upon the palate. Cinnamon and sherry emerge mid-palate. Finish (undiluted): Crunch of dark toast moving to spicy hot cinnamon, then sherry and finally the distinct taste of bruised Japanese tangerine on the finish. There is an interplay between spoilt sherry and spicy ginger and the former wins out in the end.
- Jason's Scotch Whisky Reviews, 21st Aug '10
My personal favorite of ALL Irish brands; the ONLY other I will drink is made in Wales.
- Shane, 15th Apr '10
The smoothest whiskey that has ever crossed my lips. Simply delicious.
- Kristopher, 30th Mar '10
I´m no Whiskey specialist but I love the Redbreast. It´s quite mild, but still very tasty. The best Irish Whiskey I´ve tasted. I like Whiskies like the Corryvreckan as well, but it´s like two differnet worlds in the same solar system :-)
- Infidel, 18th Mar '10
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