Redbreast 12 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey 750ml

Description

Single pot still Irish whiskey is one of the rarest and most distinctive styles of whiskey in the world , and Redbreast 12 Year Old is the undisputed benchmark of the category. The world’s largest-selling single pot still Irish whiskey and the #1 Ultra-Premium Irish Whiskey globally, Redbreast has been the standard-bearer of this uniquely Irish tradition since 1912, when wine and spirits merchant W&A Gilbey first released it and named it after the Robin Redbreast a nod to the Chairman’s passion for ornithology.

What sets Redbreast 12 apart from any other Irish whiskey is the mashbill and method. It’s made from a combination of malted and unmalted barley the unmalted barley is what makes it distinctly Irish then triple distilled in traditional copper pot stills at Midleton Distillery in Cork, Ireland. No grain whiskey is added. The result is then matured for a full 12 years in a combination of ex-bourbon American oak barrels and ex-Oloroso sherry butts from Spain, which gives Redbreast its signature warmth, dried fruit character, and exceptional sherry depth. This is Irish whiskey at its absolute finest.

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Tasting Notes

Nose: Complex, spicy, and fruity toasted wood notes with rich dried fruit, sherry sweetness, and a distinctive oily pot still character that defines the style

Palate: Full-flavored and silky smooth a harmonious balance of spicy, creamy, fruity, sherry, and toasted notes. The unmalted barley gives it a unique weight and creaminess no blended Irish whiskey can replicate

Finish: Satisfyingly long complex flavors linger beautifully on the palate with lingering dried fruit, spice, and the warm, deep sherry influence from the Oloroso casks

FAQ

What is Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey?
Single pot still is a style unique to Ireland made from a mashbill of both malted and unmalted barley, distilled in traditional copper pot stills. The inclusion of unmalted barley gives pot still whiskey a distinctive spicy, oily, and creamy character that’s completely unlike Scottish single malt (malted barley only) or blended Irish whiskey (which adds grain whiskey). Redbreast 12 is considered the definitive expression of this style.

How does Redbreast 12 differ from blended Irish whiskey like Jameson?
Jameson is a blended Irish whiskey a mix of pot still and grain whiskey, triple distilled for smoothness and approachability. Redbreast 12 is 100% single pot still with no grain whiskey added, aged three times as long, and matured in both bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks. It’s significantly more complex, richer, and full-bodied a step up in every dimension.

What is Oloroso sherry and why does it matter?
Oloroso is a dry, oxidatively aged sherry from Spain, known for its deep nutty, dried fruit, and dark chocolate character. Maturing whiskey in Oloroso sherry butts imparts a rich, complex layer of fruit sweetness and depth that bourbon casks alone can’t provide it’s a key reason Redbreast 12 has such a distinctive and celebrated flavor profile.

Where can I buy Redbreast 12 Year Old online?
Available here at Liquor On Broadway fast, insured shipping nationwide.