Redbreast Aged 12 Years Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey 750ml

Redbreast 12 Year is the flagship of the Redbreast range and widely considered the benchmark for single pot still Irish whiskey, the bottle that introduced a generation of drinkers to the quintessential Irish style. Distilled at the Midleton Distillery in County Cork from a traditional pot still mash bill of both malted and unmalted barley, triple distilled in copper pot stills, then matured for a minimum of 12 years in a combination of ex bourbon American oak barrels and first fill Oloroso sherry butts from Spain. The sherry casks contribute the rich dried fruit and nutty character Redbreast is famous for, while the bourbon casks add vanilla and toasted oak structure. The result is a full, complex, and harmonious whiskey with the signature pot still spice, sherry sweetness, and oily creamy texture that has earned Redbreast 12 countless awards and a devoted global following. Bottled at 40% ABV. For over a century Redbreast has stayed true to the Irish pot still tradition, and the 12 Year remains the definitive expression of the style, an essential pour for any whiskey lover and the perfect introduction to the category.

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Tasting Notes

Color: Full amber with golden highlights.

Nose: A complex spicy and fruity aroma with toasted notes, mingling dried fruits, sherry nuttiness, vanilla, and a hint of pot still oiliness.

Palate: A harmonious blend of spices, rich dried fruit notes, toasted oak, and sherry sweetness. Full bodied with the signature creamy, oily pot still texture and a satisfying nutty depth from the Oloroso casks.

Finish: Satisfyingly long, with the complementary flavors of toasted wood, dried fruits, and pot still spice lingering evenly.

FAQ

What is Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey? A traditional Irish whiskey style made from a mash of both malted and unmalted barley, distilled in copper pot stills at a single distillery. The unmalted barley component is the defining feature, producing a spicier, oilier, and more robust profile than single malt alone. Redbreast is considered the definitive expression of the category.

How is Redbreast 12 aged? Matured a minimum of 12 years in a combination of ex bourbon American oak barrels and first fill Oloroso sherry butts from Spain. The bourbon casks contribute vanilla, caramel, and toasted oak. The Oloroso sherry casks add the dried fruit, nuttiness, and sweetness that define the Redbreast house style. The marriage of both cask types creates the signature balance.

How is the 12 Year different from the 15 Year? The 12 Year is bottled at 40% ABV and is chill filtered, making it the smooth, accessible flagship. The 15 Year is aged three years longer, bottled at 46% ABV, non chill filtered, and carries more integrated Oloroso sherry character with a fuller, oilier texture. The 12 Year is the everyday benchmark; the 15 Year is the step up.

How should I drink it? Excellent neat or with a few drops of water to open the aromatics. Works well on the rocks and is robust enough for premium Irish whiskey cocktails, though the complexity rewards neat sipping. A versatile and approachable introduction to single pot still whiskey.

How does this compare to other Redbreast releases? Redbreast 12 is the flagship and entry point to the range. Above it sit the 12 Year Cask Strength, the 15 Year, the 21 Year, and the ultra premium 27 Year ruby port cask release. The Lustau Edition (sherry finished) sits alongside the 12 as an alternative expression. The 12 Year remains the most awarded and best loved everyday Redbreast.

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