), Then there’s the Yellow Spot Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey (46-percent ABV; $105), a whiskey I can never keep in the house for more than a few days. What I neglected to do in that column, however, was talk in any detail about the results of that rebirth; about all the lovely Irish single pot still whiskies you can actually take home and drink. REDBREAST 12 YR IRISH WHISKEY 750ml. Whether you’re looking to try your first serious Irish whiskey or in need of branching out, this Redbreast 12-Year fits the bill. It's really okay, but nothing more. Redbreast 12 Year Old – Review. Not to mention, the mixture of malted and unmalted barley is now considered the standard for Irish whiskey, single pot still or no. I would be more likely to point you toward sherry- or port-casked whiskeys or even a sherried brandy, like Cardenal Mendoza. It’s basically taking something that is already phenomenal and turning it up 11.The only way it could possibly get better is if it was the ungodly amazing RB21 being delivered at CS, but let’s not greedy. Single Pot Still whiskeys are also known as Pure Pot Still, a traditional yet rare Irish way of making whiskey using malted and unmalted “green” barley. The Knappogue, which is made completely from malted barley, resolves into a burst of pure, clear honey, sweet and lilting. I'm a redbreast fan I have the 12 cask strength sitting on my shelf. 40% Abv. The biggest brands were either pure pot still (Jameson, Powers) or blends of pure pot still and single malt (Paddy, Tullamore Dew). Yes! Some choose not to advertise it, New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, Hi and welcome to r/whiskey! A place where we discuss, review, and read articles about whiskey. To over-generalize, most of the bourbons coming out of KY and IN are pretty good -obviously a huge range, but that'd be a great place to start. I'll add my vote for Abelour as well. This is a fascinating whiskey: grainy and bright, with lots of sweet barley in the nose, it also has something that reminds me of those dense, nutty loaves you used to buy at hippie-run health food stores. bourbon and sherry since these are what are giving the flavour so keep an eye out for "sherry finish" or "aged in sherry casks" like balvenie 17. Whiskey Vault 102,443 views At first, the two whiskies are surprisingly similar. Also different editions or red breast are worth exploring, the cask strength version is like 12 on steroids, 15 is decent too...also you can rarely go wrong with anything from the Middleton distillery were Redbreast is made, Youre never going to get a scotch to match an irish whiskey because of the distillation method, Some scotch producers do a third distillation like the Irish -- checkout Lowland distillers, Best bet is to find a Scotch that's aged in the same type of barrels as redbreast. It’s still, however, more whiskies than will fit into a useful roundup. of Irish “single pot-still” whiskey, as it’s now called—the stuff that’s distilled exclusively in pot stills, usually three times, from a mix of malted and unmalted barley. Small wonder then that Irish Distillers reached for the Power’s label when it started rebuilding its pot-still stable. It’s made, you see, by following an 1865 Irish mashbill, complete with malted and unmalted barleys, rye, and oats. I chose six to taste; whiskies that are available here. On the palate, the whiskey’s rich, sweet graininess is balanced by some austere oak tannins, enough to keep it crisp, and a juicy note from the Malaga wine casks used to age some of the whiskey that goes into it. Long complex finish. (There is also a version finished in Château Léoville Barton Bordeaux casks, and one finished in Chateau Montelena California zinfandel casks; both are well worth a taste. List of whiskies/bourbons ive tried that I dislike: I know thats not a big list. And yet it’s not a huge whiskey—it still does its work at conversational volume, which indeed is the specialty of all Irish single pot still whiskies. On the palate, the rye throws in a lot of its characteristic dark-chocolate notes to go with the nuttiness of the barley, making me think of rocky road ice cream. What could be a very promising whiskey (see my Redbreast 12 cask strength review) is diluted to the point of shallowness in the aroma and flavor. Redbreast 12 Year Oldis unmistakable as an Irish yet very subtle and refined. Matured in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks, the distinctive Redbreast sherry style is a joy to behold in each and every bottle. 80 proof, 12 year old Irish Whiskey, distilled in a single pot still. Youre never going to get a scotch to match an irish whiskey because of the distillation method so Best bet is to find a Scotch that's aged in the same type of barrels as redbreast. in Between $31 to $60, Featured, Irish Whiskey, Whiskey Reviews June 17, ... this 40% abv whiskey has a bright, rich gold coloring, like honey with just the slightest twist of copper in it. It's part of the cask mates series. A distiller can also add up to three percent of other grains. You can pick a bottle up for around £40, and I’m guessing given this is a basic whiskey there’d be various offers for it around this time of year. Hello! Even the texture is smooth and creamy. A well-balanced single pot still Irish whiskey, Redbreast 12 Year Old has been matured in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks, creating a sweet-and-spicy character. It's pot-stilled, which means it's fuller and richer. Youre never going to get a scotch to match an irish whiskey because of the distillation method so Best bet is to find a Scotch that's aged in the same type of barrels as redbreast. 15yo I can do without to be honest, and the 21 is like ambrosia! “Redbreast 12 is a must-try for that unique toothy quality. Separate categories exist for a reason. By law, an Irish single pot still whiskey has to have at least 30-percent barley malt and at least 30-percent unmalted barley in its mashbill (the mix of grains from which the whiskey is fermented). Among the things that meant was making a lot more of the Spots, enough that it could be exported. Green Spot and Yellow Spot, they were called, and they were bottled specially for Mitchell’s. E: If you can find a bottle of J. Rieger Kansas City whiskey, you'd love it. Irish Whiskey, or specifically Redbreast 12 (which sounds like a ginger boob joke), is distilled three times. Green Spot Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey (40-percent ABV; $60) is the younger of the two, a bright and sprightly whiskey with notes of freshly-split firewood and a healthy whack of grain to follow. I agree, but OP didn't like Macallan. Finally, there are two whiskies it’s worth tasting alongside these that can’t call themselves “single pot still Irish whiskey,” one because it takes too many liberties with its mashbill and the other because it not only does that, but is also not even made in Ireland. On the nose: nutty, like crushed cashews, with heather honey, golden syrup and baked apples. Ep 193: Redbreast 12 Irish Whiskey Review and Tasting with Jameson and Green Spot Comparison - Duration: 13:49. The nose on Redbreast 12 Year Old starts out creamy, and much smoother than most Irish whiskeys. And yet it, too, has a little of that Irish mossiness lying beneath all the bakery business. Redbreast 12 was the first bottle of whiskey that I have purchased for myself. These are not whiskies for admiring from afar; they want to be liked, and they make it easy. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. Nikka Coffey Malt sounds right up your alley. 12yo or Abelour A'bunadh if you love a big sherry bomb (and have money to spend). bourbon and sherry since these are what are giving the flavour so keep an eye out for "sherry finish" or "aged in sherry casks" like … The first batch is a vatting of 68 casks, a mix of bourbon and oloroso cask, so there is plenty to go around. Their Whiskey is some of the best even though its been outshined by Scotch but the Irish do it well, and its shows in this. Have you ever thought about what I eat and if you could do the same. While the Redbreast has a good dose of that honey, the unmalted grain in its mashbill gives it an underlying dark earthiness that is equally appealing and has greater staying power. Crafted at the Midleton Distillery in County Cork, Redbreast is recognised worldwide as the flag bearer of Irish pot still whiskey. If you can find a wheated bourbon, that's what would be most similar I would think. Redbreast 12 Cask Strength emerges directly from the cask in its natural, undiluted, full bodied state. It's like being disappointed that strawberries don't taste like bananas. I talked about its birth in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, its rise in the late nineteenth, its near death in the late twentieth, and its rebirth in the twenty-first. Ireland- Single Pot Still, triple distilled, matured in Bourbon and Sherry seasoned Spanish Oak casks. The Irish take real pride in their Whiskey and for good reason. Appearance: Clear yellow-gold, like an IPA. But as your nose loiters over the Knappogue, there is a delicate, floral note absent from the Redbreast. Redbreast itself calls the 12 year old expression the “definitive expression of traditional Pot Still whiskey… Look for older age statements and darker (non-artificial) color. The box proudly proclaims that it has been ‘enriched by Ruby Port Casks’. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Please consult the guides and rules before posting, Press J to jump to the feed. Have you ever thought about what I eat and if you could do the same. It’s a must-have because this level of quality just isn’t available at this price in competing single malts. Redbreast 12 ($58) is easy to sip, not challenging on the palate in any way, yet so incredibly delicious. If it's not the sherry component that you're after, unpeated single malts are your next best bet. To make up for that, I threw in a couple of other whiskies that have close links to the category (I’ll explain later), plus an Irish single malt, for contrast. I couldn’t look at Irish pot-still whiskies without mentioning this one, although I have to also mention that I helped Ransom with the historical information upon which they based this whiskey. Like I said, I am not an “overproof” fanatic. This is one experiment I hope to see repeated. Two: we’re just at the beginning of finding out what the category is capable of. Redbreast 12 year old—96 points, $60 This single pot still Irish whiskey is one of the best easily-findable value bottles around. Yes, but there's nothing wrong with saying," I like strawberries are there any other fruits that taste like this?". Jameson Redbreast is a 12-year-old a single aged pure pot-stilled whiskey that’s been triple distilled in traditional copper pot … Not to mention, the mixture of malted and unmalted barley is now considered the standard for Irish whiskey, single pot still or no. Redbreast 12 yr is not bad per se. Redbreast 12 Year Old. Until just a few years ago, one of the things I always tried to do when I found myself in Dublin was swing by the Mitchell & Son liquor store. Spicy yet fruity nose. BRAND. Tasting Notes: Redbreast 12 Year Old. Like a whisper of spring, the nose of Redbreast 12 features fresh vegetation, clover and heather honey. I'm Robin Redbreast, proud to sit on the label of Ireland's most beloved Single Pot Still Whiskey. (Unfortunately I wasn’t able to get the pot still whiskies from the new Teeling or Dingle distilleries, the two that don’t come from Midleton, and don’t come to America—yet.). There, and only there, you could get the two other single pot still whiskies, the ones that weren’t Redbreast. Cookies help us deliver our Services. What say we fix that? Why are you looking for a scotch or bourbon to taste like Irish whiskey? While triple-distillation tends to remove some of the grain flavour (in this case, malted and unmalted barley), Redbreast remains a grain-forward whiskey with malty, nutty, and cereal notes. bourbon and sherry since these are what are giving the flavour so keep an eye out for "sherry finish" or "aged in sherry casks" like … So here we are at the cask strength version of Redbreast 12 Year. Double distilled, it’s a little meatier than the Irish ones are, and a little more rambunctious—there are still a few young-whiskey notes in the nose, although they blow off quickly. One of the most decorated Irish whiskeys, Redbreast is the largest selling Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey in the world. I’m not sure what the relationship is between them; if the Three Swallows is intended to augment or replace the Signature, but they’re remarkably similar drams: nice, juicy whiskies with hints of that common musk and a lot of bright barley. Vital Stats: 80 proof (40% ABV), 12 years, 50% malted barley 50% unmalted barley, price around $65. Not all Irish whiskey is pot still, just like not all Irish whiskey is triple-distilled, but Redbreast does both. NOSE: Very fruity, with red berries, peaches and tropical fruits like mango We tasted our way through this rapidly growing category of Irish whiskies and were pleasantly surprised. A couple months back, I wrote a fairly lengthy exploration (OK, so what else is new?) Finally, there’s The Emerald 1865 (43.8-percent ABV; $90), from the Ransom distillery in Oregon. We’ll start where one must start, with the Redbreast 12 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey (40-percent ABV; $58), the torch that kept the category alive throughout the … As some of the new distilleries in Ireland start releasing single pot stills, I expect we’re going to find some real surprises among them. Ep 193: Redbreast 12 Irish Whiskey Review and Tasting with Jameson and Green Spot Comparison - Duration: 13:49. St. Patrick's Day, time to review some classic Single Pot Still Irish whiskey! At 12 years old, the John’s Lane, named after the street in Dublin where the brand used to be distilled, is heady and dark, with a rich/dry dichotomy that conjures up a pint of Guinness stout. Redbreast 12 Years Cask Strength (59.9%, OB, 2013) Nose : This reminds me as much of bourbon as it does of pot still Irish whiskey. TASTING: 40% ABV. I know you said not just another Irish whiskey but if it's what you like no harm in trying more. Then Irish Distillers, the company that owns the Midleton Distillery, made so much money off of Jameson that it could afford to relaunch the pot still category. Displaying a depth of flavour and the unmistakable influence of pot still whiskey, which was matured in the finest sherry casks, (Also, keep a look out for the new Red Spot, which has already launched in Ireland and is expected over here in the new year. The Redbreast 12 Year Old and 15 Year Old are already highly regarded, but since the end of 2011 a 12 Year Old cask strength edition has been added to the range. Holiday Sale! The current John Powers blend, a traditional and sentimental favorite in Dublin (it’s even mentioned in James Joyce’s landmark book, Ulysses) and any dive bar I’m at, is rather richer and fuller than its stablemate, Jameson. That’s not a bad thing. Appearance: Clear yellow-gold, like an IPA. Beneath them is a spicy, chewy, thick (like, well, oatmeal) and sweet whiskey, made tangy with pinpricks of nutmeg and clove. He considers it an excellent whiskey teaching tool and the perfect … For a more in depth look at the Redbreast brand, its parent distiller, and Irish whiskey types in general, go take a look at my review of regular Redbreast 12. Highland scotch, American, Tasmanian, Indian, or New Zealand single malts are all good choices. One of the most decorated Irish whiskeys, Redbreast is the largest selling Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey in the world. Rapidly becoming another cult whiskey is the Powers John’s Lane 12 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey (46-percent ABV; $72). The whiskey is aged for 12 years in a combination of ex-sherry and bourbon casks, imbuing it with rich red berry, spice, and sweet vanilla flavors. To me, I feel that Redbreast has one of the best branding in the whole world of Whiskey. Redbreast 12 year old Cask Strength review This Redbreast 12 year old is an cask strength Irish Single Pot Still whiskey from New Middleton distillery . It is also aged similarly in the same barrels except for the last one. It's always at least 51 percent corn, and will be somewhat naturally sweeter than other whiskies. Redbreast is the largest selling Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey in the world, and the Redbreast 12 is their most popular expression. Redbreast 12 Cask Strength Back to Irish Whiskey For lovers of the Renowned Redbreast style, Redbreast 12 Cask Strength provides a glimpse of how the whiskey tastes as it emerges directly from the cask in its natural, undiluted, full bodied state. Redbreast 12 cask strength heaven. I know I will be.). But that’s not quite the explosion it sounds like: many are limited editions, at least five or six of them are different expressions of Redbreast, three are expressions of the John Powers brand, and all but two are made at the same distillery, the massive Midleton distillery outside of Cork that also makes Jameson. Also, Redbreast is one of the few single pot still whiskey brands out there (along with Green Spot). Definently not into anything with smoke or peat, which I found out with the lagavulin. But the 12 Cask strength with a decent drop of water opens up completely and has a wonderful finish. For many, Redbreast is the best of the best when it comes to Irish whiskey. Complex but easy to drink, even for neophytes, citrus and dark fruit are present on the nose, with a cake-like body that leans more … The Redbreast 27 year old is the oldest member of the Redbreast family and is now part of the core range. So today I’m looking at an absolute staple and whiskey that everybody should at least try once: the Redbreast 12 Years Cask Strength. This whiskey is great, it shows what Irish Whiskey is with superb quality. The 15 is a quality whiskey, it has some rich dry fruity flavours and is very pleasant especially with a tiny drop of water. MAKE: blend of malted and unmalted barley, triple distilled and maturation in sherry cask. While on the verge of giving in and paying full price, which I never do it dropped down to the bargain price of £34! An expensive whiskey is not necessarily a better whiskey. I found that the nose and palate were too alcoholic for a whiskey of 12 years; it felt much younger. Deep grain aromas mingle with flashes of fresh-cut hay and toasted piñon nuts, along with some of that forest-floor musk. I'm so excited for you to have landed on our Redbreast exclusive giveaway “Dine Like a Robin” culinary kit for U.S. consumers. Redbreast is pretty good, but not as good as your review suggests. In case Scotland is far enough off, I can easily recommend the Aberlour Sherry Cask. Pears, apricots and melon intermingle with cereals, green malt and hints of sherry. One of my absolute favorites when it comes to rich, fruity taste (not as much vanilla though). It’s not a heavy whiskey, like many single malt Scotches. Redbreast is a whiskey that’s easy to enjoy and, again, essential to try if you really want to experience the true range that Irish whiskeys have to offer. Try the Powers Releases - … Redbreast. OP doesn't say why, but if OP doesn't like Macallan, then OP might not like Aberlour either. It has felt like forever waiting for this Irish Whiskey to appear on a sale and justify getting a bottle. Not all Irish whiskey is pot still, just like not all Irish whiskey is triple-distilled, but Redbreast does both. There are not one but two other Powers-branded pot still whiskies available, the Powers Signature Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey (46-percent ABV; $47) and the new Powers Three Swallows Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey (43.2-percent ABV; $45). On the palate, while both are subtle and beautifully integrated spirits (indeed, it’s hard to put either glass down), as you let them linger real differences begin to appear. In fact, most scotches are aged in a combination of sherry and bourbon barrels. There are at least another 100-200 scotches that also don't taste like band-aids. Yep, just tried this for the first time the other day and my comment was "tastes like redbreast". definitely looks like something I would like to try. Harmonious taste of spice, fruit, and sherry. It’s grainy, but in a pleasant way. It's hard to replicate that kind of pot still characteristic flavour. Redbreast 12-year single pot still Irish Whiskey is triple distilled and matured in the finest oak casks for not less than 12 years. Hard to know. I was literally about to suggest this and saw your comment. We’ll start where one must start, with the Redbreast 12 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey (40-percent ABV; $58), the torch that kept the category alive throughout the darkness of the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. The new Kilbeggan Small Batch Rye Irish Whiskey (43-percent ABV; $35) is the result. We’ll get right into the whiskey … At 12-years-old, it’s fully mature—triple-distilled whiskies such as these don’t need quite so many years in oak to reach their full potential as double-distilled Scotches do—and full of flavor. Colour: deep copper. This is not finished whiskey though, no, all the components are fully matured in … Those are only distilled twice to the Redbreast’s three, and that extra distillation cuts out the thick oiliness that you find across the Irish Sea. After tasting through these whiskies, I took away two things: one, each spirit left me wanting more. By 1970, all the companies had converted to making blends, with a big whack of the lighter, column-distilled grain whiskey mixed in. Auchentoshan Three Wood is the Scotch I use to convince bourbon and Irish fans that not all Scotch tastes like band-aids. Tasting Notes: Redbreast 12 Year Old. Youre never going to get a scotch to match an irish whiskey because of the distillation method so Best bet is to find a Scotch that's aged in the same type of barrels as redbreast. (I have no financial stake in it.) “Redbreast is the pot still showcase,” says Vacheresse. I loved it. Redbreast is the largest selling Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey in the world. This is the best Irish when it comes to the nose, although the most interesting belongs to Connemara. This is different than Single Malt, which is distilled 2 times (or 2.5 if you’re Springbank, but they do what they want and I love it). Hello! It’s a very delicate nose, with faint cinnamon and nutmeg. I'm so excited for you to have landed on our Redbreast exclusive giveaway “Dine Like a Robin” culinary kit for U.S. consumers. Best Irish Whiskey at the 2019 International Whiskey Competition. I notice that I like the sweet after taste of Redbreast, it also tasted different than all the other whiskies ive tried in a big way. It’s sweet, a little spicy (as in cinnamon and ginger), and almost tobacco-like. The dominant note I got was that of fresh apple peels, both on the nose and palate. Now there are some twenty-odd bottlings. I'd recommend powers John Lane edition, bushmills 16, method and madness pot still. Like all good pot still whiskeys, it is strongly flavoured and assertive, making it a rare treat for the connoisseur of fine old whiskey. Have been trying to decide which one I prefer between the 15 RB and this for a long time. Ten years ago there was only one bottling of single pot still Irish whiskey available in the United States, Redbreast 12, and only three in Ireland. Get a year of Beast Inside for only $19.99. One of the most decorated Irish whiskeys, Redbreast is the largest selling Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey in the world. It’s tasty on the ti… Redbreast 12 Year Old Our signature bottling, Redbreast 12 boasts the flavour complexity and distinctive qualities of Pot Still whiskey. Glenfiddich 12, Glenlivet 12, Tomatin 12, Dalwhinnie 15, still an irish whiskey but the stout barrel jameson is awesome. Until the 1950s, all Irish whiskies were made in pot stills. Whiskey Vault 102,443 views Any style goes, including Bourbon, Scotch, Rye, Wheat, Canadian, Irish, White Dogs, and everything in between. I thought it was the sherry that made the difference, which is why I tried the Macallan. But it’s not a light drink in terms of flavor: rich and grainy, it has the hint of forest-floor-in-summer muskiness that is characteristic of the class. The nose holds aromas of sweet fruit, toasted oak and warm spices, and the palate offers notes of buttery hot-cross-buns, dried fruits, baking spices and spicy oak. Are there scotches or bourbons that are similar to that of redbreast in taste? It is bottled at a massive 57,7% ABV. It’s a cult whiskey, and small wonder. We’ll start where one must start, with the Redbreast 12 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey (40-percent ABV; $58), the torch that kept the category alive throughout the … Why would you recommend a corn/wheat whiskey as similar to a sherry-casked barley malt whiskey? Don’t bother with the water … I would say look up reviews for Abelour A'bunadh, Tamdhu batch strength and maybe Elijah Craig Barrell proof. (Until the 1950s, Irish distillers used to supplement the barley in their whiskies with a significant percentage of oats and either rye or occasionally wheat—often as much as 20 percent of the former and 30 percent of the latter.). The Redbreast CS is certainly my favourite drop, a little spicier and heavier. Vital Stats: 80 proof (40% ABV), 12 years, 50% malted barley 50% unmalted barley, price around $65. Redbreast 12 Year Old Irish Whiskey. Henry Mckenna Single Barrel 10-Year $48.62 2. A few years ago, the Kilbeggan distillery began laying down experimental barrels of something they were making in their pot stills but could never, under current law, call a pot still whiskey, as it was distilled (only twice) from roughly equal parts malt, unmalted barley, and rye—that’s some ten times as much rye as current law allows. I'm Robin Redbreast, proud to sit on the label of Ireland's most beloved Single Pot Still Whiskey. bourbon and sherry since these are what are giving the flavour so keep an eye out for "sherry finish" or "aged in sherry casks", Lagavulin 16 and Ardbeg Uigeadail are both aged in sherry barrels and taste nothing like Irish whiskey. "It's like whiskey chicken soup" By Jason O'Bryan December 17, 2020 9:00PM (UTC) ... it would be Redbreast 12-year Irish whiskey. I am not the wordsmith that you are when it comes to describing whiskey, but it looks like you have the same tastes that I do and I am very interested to see what you have to say about other whiskeys. Redbreast 12 years Cask Strength is nothing more than the full, un-cut version of the Redbreast 12 and that right there is fantastic. While triple-distillation tends to remove some of the grain flavour (in this case, malted and unmalted barley), Redbreast remains a grain-forward whiskey … At around $50, this makes this whiskey not worth the money, especially when its cask strength version sits on … First thing came into my head too...probably closest non Irish whiskey to redbreast. Redbreast 12-Year. I would liken this to drinking the big brother, “grown-up” version of Bailey’s Irish Cream. It's blended with 10yr Oloroso sherry. It’s interesting to taste the Redbreast against a comparable Irish single-malt, such as the triple-distilled Knappogue Castle 12 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey (43-percent ABV; $50), it was distilled at Bushmills and matured by Knappogue. If you like sweet, I suggest you stick with bourbon. Few Single pot still whiskey agree, but Redbreast does both is easy to sip, not on. Of the best when it comes to the feed corn/wheat whiskey as similar a... 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