The Robin Redbreast is the only bird which sings continuously throughout the dark Irish winters, and is one of the very few small birds that choose to winter in Ireland. It is the enduring spirit which inspires its namesake, Redbreast Irish whiskey.
Regarded as the Definitive expression of single pot still Irish whisky. When the world demanded lighter, more accessible whisky styles, Redbreast stood steadfast in its belief of the tradition and significance of this style of whiskey, and for the past century, has remained the standard-bearer for single pot still Irish whisky.
Made from a mash of malted and unmalted barley and the tripled distilled in copper pot stills, Redbreast 12 boasts the characteristic full and complex flavours and distinctive qualities of pot still whiskey. The distinctive sherry-influenced Redbreast style is a joy to behold in each bottle. The cask strength expression gives a glimpse of Redbreast 12 in its natural, full flavoured taste.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Succulent exotic fruit with a little citrus, complementing deeper notes of dried apricot and sultana. Infusion of assorted spices and toasted wood.
Palate: Rich, fully rounded and mellow with luscious fruit and spices. Sweetness of vanilla and a touch of oak.
Finish: Satisfyingly long, with the sophisticated combination of fruit and spices slowly giving way to toasted oak, then barley.
