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$329.99
The Redbreast 18 Year is a single pot still Irish whiskey bottled at 46% after maturing in a mix of ex-Bourbon, Oloroso Sherry, Cream Sherry, and Tawny Port Casks.
Producer Description
"Introducing Redbreast 18 Year Old, the first permanent member of the Redbreast family in four years. With the addition of cream sherry casks this exquisite expression offers a unique twist on the classic Redbreast style.
"Matured by our Master Blender in a combination of ex-bourbon barrels and casks seasoned with the finest oloroso sherry, cream sherry and ruby port to elevate Redbreast’s Single Pot Still Whiskey to new heights. Bursting with berry fruit aromas, hazelnut chocolate tones, and caramelised stone fruit sweetness, our latest addition introduces a captivating array of new flavours that complement that signature Redbreast taste."
750 mlAndrew's Tasting Note
Nose: thick, dark, and exotic, with a firm grain note and a Cognac/rum edge; Tootsie Roll, Eatmore, and honey-garlic beef jerky; blackberry, Saskatoon, and blueberry jams; milk chocolate, firm old leather, and decadent spice.
Palate: still thick, dark, and rather exotic with that grain note which is unique to single pot still whiskies; there is still something of an old rum/Cognac vibe here, possibly from the smorgasboard of casks; more dark berry fruit jams; the Eatmore and Tootsie Roll notes are still there, the jerky less so; firm old leather, dark milk chocolate, and marmite.
Finish: surprisingly thin, winey, and short; it starts of promissing, but fades quickly.
Comment: I had such high hopes here, they were likely never going to be met; it's good, but far from great; in my opinion too much cask finishing Tom Foolery... less would have been more; there is an elegant old spirit hiding just below the surface, smothered by sherry and port casks; to quote Kunu (aka Paul Rudd) "do less!"
Producer Tasting Note
Nose: Delectable berry fruit aromas of ripe blackcurrants and raspberries accompanied by sugar glazed cherries and dried fig. Indulgent tones of hazelnut chocolate and caramelised stone fruits with warming and fragrant notes of toasted almonds and cinnamon, nestled alongside polished oak and worn leather.
Taste: Full-bodied and rounded, with the oak tannins complementing the decadent sweetness of sun-kissed grapes and autumnal fruits. Vibrant spices of freshly peeled ginger and hints of liquorice weave amongst the wine seasoned oak influences of dried fruits, dark berries and orange peel.
Finish: Rich and lasting. The pot still spices, fruit and oak slowly fade harmoniously, showcasing the balance of this wonderfully complex whiskey.
$227.99
This triple distilled single pot still Irish whiskey was initially matured in Bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks before finishing in PX Sherry. Bottled at 46%.
Producer Description
"Redbreast Pedro Ximénez (PX) Edition, previously a limited-edition release in our Iberian Series, is now a permanent addition to the Redbreast portfolio. Unique among the family, Redbreast Pedro Ximénez Edition is a Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, triple distilled, initially matured in Bourbon and Oloroso Sherry casks before being re-casked in delectable Pedro Ximénez Hogsheads from the southern tip of Spain, for a sweet finish."
$164.99
This single pot still Irish whiskey was bottled at no less than 7 years from a mix of Bourbon, Sherry, and Madeira casks, before bottling at cask strength. 58.4%
Producer Description
"Blue Spot’s name was derived from the Mitchell’s practice of marking their maturing casks of whiskey with a mark or daub of coloured paint to determine the age potential of the whiskey. Blue Spot was a 7 year old whiskey, Green Spot (10 year old), Yellow Spot (12 Year Old) and Red Spot (15 year old). As a colourful history would have it, this revered Blue Spot remained underground until now and its introduction reunites the historical Spot Family for the first time in over 56 years."
$824.99
Bottled at 55.9%, this triple distilled single pot still Irish whisky was matured in Bourbon & Sherry casks before finishing in Tawny Port Pipes.
$249.99
Bottled at 46%, this Irish Blended whiskey is a marriage of three different spirit styles, married for 6 months in fresh American oak before bottling.
Producer Description
"You’ve landed on something special here. Jameson 18 Years was made to make any occasion memorable. This is an 18 year old whiskey, the kind of thing you only pull out for best mates. And if you want to impress them just throw this line into conversation: “It’s a unique blend of three signature distillates matured in the finest oak for almost two decades and is given a final marrying period of at least 6 months in a fresh American oak barrel, adding a unique complexity and elegance’. Ok, that is a mouthful. Just let the bottle do the talking."
