Redbreast Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey 12 Year
Redbreast Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey 12 Year
Redbreast 12 Year Old Irish Whiskey is a venerable expression of the distiller's craft, offering a rich and complex tasting experience. Its history traces back to 1903 when Jameson entered into a unique agreement with the Gilbeys Wines & Spirits Import Company to provide them with new make spirit from the Bow St. Distillery. This whiskey is a testament to the traditional practice of bonding, where distilleries would supply bulk whiskey to "bonders" who matured it in their empty casks, often ones previously used for fortified wines like sherry and port. Redbreast 12 Year Old is a full-flavored and harmoniously balanced whiskey that weaves together a tapestry of spicy, fruity, sherry, and toasted notes, resulting in a silky-smooth and complex spirit.
Tasting Notes
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
Sherry-rich and generous, this 12 year old single pot still whiskey from Midleton Distillery is a thoughtful choice for someone who savors a slow pour: a mentor marking a milestone, a parent who keeps a good bottle for Sunday evenings, or a friend just stepping into Irish whiskey. Made from malted and unmalted barley and matured in ex-bourbon and sherry casks, it opens with ripe apple and pear over toasted oak. It then settles into a velvety palate of clove, nutmeg, dried apricot and raisin. The finish is long and warm, the kind that invites a second sip and a longer conversation. It also carries a story worth telling at the table, rooted in the old Irish tradition of bonding, where bonders matured whiskey in their own casks that once held fortified wines. Give it for a promotion, a retirement or a holiday gathering, and suggest the recipient try it neat, then with a drop of water to open up its fruit and spice.
Pairs well with
- Roasted meats and game — The whiskey's baking spice and toasted oak stand up to the savory depth of a roast or game dish.
- Strong aged cheeses — The sherry sweetness and notes of raisin and dried apricot balance the sharpness of a bold cheese board.
- Retirement or milestone toast — Its long, warm finish of lingering sweetness and spice makes it a memorable pour for marking a career milestone.
Questions about this bottle
What does Redbreast 12 Year taste like?
Expect rich sherry notes with ripe apple and pear on the nose, backed by toasted oak and spice. The palate is velvety and sweet, with clove, nutmeg, dried apricot and raisin. The finish is long, with sweetness and spice that linger warmly.
What is it made from and how is it matured?
It is a single pot still Irish whiskey made from malted and unmalted barley at Midleton Distillery in Ireland. It carries a 12 year age statement and is matured in ex-bourbon and sherry casks, which shape its dried fruit and baking spice character.
How is it best enjoyed?
Sip it neat in a whiskey glass, or add a small splash of water to bring out more of its fruit and spice. It also works well in a tasting flight alongside other Irish and sherry-matured whiskeys.
What is the story behind Redbreast?
Its history traces to 1903, when a unique agreement supplied new make spirit from the Bow St. Distillery to the Gilbeys Wines & Spirits Import Company. It reflects the tradition of bonding, in which bonders matured whiskey in their own casks, often ones that had held sherry or port.
