Red Breast 12 Year Old Cask Whiskey (70 cl), €110.00
Considered the Definite Expression of Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey.
Subtle Citrus mingles with Dried Apricot and Sultana on the nose, while an infusion of luscious Fruit and slight Vanilla Sweetness dance on the palate. A final Flourish of Fruit, Spices, and Toasted Oak leave a lasting impression.
Readbreast is regarded by many as the Definitive Expression of Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey. When the world demanded lighter, more accessible whiskey styles, Readbreast 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 Whiskey.
Made from a mash of Malted and Unmalted Barley and then Triple Distilled in Copper Pot Stills, Readbreast 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.
Taste: Rich, Fully Rounded and Mellow with luscious Fruit and Spices. Sweetness of Vanilla and touch of Oak.
Finish: Satisfying long with the sophisticated combination of Fruit Spices slowly giving way to Toasted Oak, then Barley.
Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
Single pot still Irish whiskey is unique to Ireland. It is regarded as the quintessential style of Irish whiskey, safeguarded and nurtured under the watchful eye of the Midleton Distillery for almost two hundred years. Single pot still Irish whiskey is made from a mash of malted and unmalted barley and then triple distilled in traditional copper pot stills. Pot still Irish whiskeys are characterised by full, complex flavours and a wonderful, silky mouthfeel.