Redbreast Aged 27 Years Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey Ruby Port Casks Batch No. 3 750ml

Redbreast 27 Year Old is the oldest and most luxurious permanent expression in the entire Redbreast range, the pinnacle of single pot still Irish whiskey from the Midleton Distillery. Comprised exclusively of pot still whiskeys triple distilled from a traditional mash bill of malted and unmalted barley, then matured for no less than 27 years in a combination of the finest ex bourbon, ex sherry, and ruby port casks. The ruby port cask component is the defining signature, sourced from the Douro Valley in Portugal where the Midleton team has travelled for over 30 years to find the finest port houses. Master Blenders Billy Leighton and Dave McCabe filled these ruby port pipes with pot still distillate and left them to mature, the port influence imparting fleshy exotic fruit, mango, pineapple, and berry character rarely found in aged Irish pot still whiskey. This is Batch No. 3, bottled at a robust 53.1% ABV cask strength, non chill filtered, and of natural color to preserve the full texture and complexity. A Master winner at the Irish Whiskey Masters in 2021, 2022, and 2023, and one of the most awarded and allocated Irish whiskeys in the world. A genuine collector's grail and a contemplative pour for the most significant occasions.

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Tasting Notes

Color: Deep amber with ruby highlights from the port cask influence (natural color, no added coloring).

Nose: A succulent medley of exotic fruits, mango, pineapple, blood orange, and ripe red berries complemented by fresh herbs, aromatic oils, and wood spices. Vanilla sweetness and treacle toffee add richness, while walnuts and toasted oak acknowledge the supreme cask selection.

Palate: Incredibly rich in texture with a luxuriously fruity introduction. Ripe red fleshed plums, black cherries, and summer berries are balanced by the prickle of a hint of chili oil. The taste evolves as cherry menthol introduces vanilla and cinnamon sweet spices combined with red pepper, nutmeg, and toasted oak.

Finish: Lingers seemingly forever with oak and an assortment of spices, then a final bow from the barley where it all began. Exceptionally long and fruit driven.

FAQ

What makes Redbreast 27 special? It is the oldest permanent expression in the Redbreast range, aged a minimum of 27 years, and the only Redbreast to use ruby port casks alongside the traditional bourbon and sherry casks. Bottled at cask strength, non chill filtered, and of natural color, it represents the absolute pinnacle of single pot still Irish whiskey craftsmanship and is one of the most awarded Irish whiskeys in the world.

What is Batch No. 3? Redbreast 27 is released in annual batches, each bottled at a slightly different cask strength ABV depending on the specific casks selected. Batch No. 3 is bottled at 53.1% ABV (106.2 proof). Each batch is a distinct release, and collectors often seek specific batches. The batch number is printed on the front of the box and bottle.

What do the ruby port casks add? The ruby port casks, sourced from the Douro Valley in Portugal, impart fleshy exotic fruit characteristics, mango, pineapple, blood orange, and red berries, that are rarely found in aged Irish pot still whiskey. Whisky Advocate notes the ruby port influence adds a unique fleshy fruitiness that distinguishes the 27 Year from the rest of the Redbreast range. The port casks build on the celebrated bourbon and sherry foundation Redbreast is known for.

How should I drink it? At this age and price, sip it neat to experience the full complexity, then add a few drops of water to open up the aromas and soften the cask strength. This is a contemplative special occasion or collector pour, not a mixing whiskey. Pairs beautifully with dark chocolate or simply on its own.

How does this compare to other Redbreast releases? Redbreast offers a complete age range: the Lustau edition, the flagship 15 Year, the 12 Year and 12 Year Cask Strength, the 21 Year, and at the very top, the 27 Year (this bottle). The 27 Year is the oldest, most awarded, most complex, and most expensive expression in the lineup, distinguished by its ruby port cask component and cask strength bottling.

Where can I buy Redbreast 27 Year online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.