Redbreast Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey 18 Year Old
Redbreast Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey 18 Year Old
Redbreast 18 Year Old is the latest in the Redbreast lineup, showcasing the mastery of Midleton Distillery with its unique cask combination. This expression is crafted from a blend of ex-bourbon barrels and casks seasoned with Oloroso sherry, cream sherry, and ruby port, which impart layers of richness and depth to Redbreast's signature single pot still profile. This 18-year-old whiskey is a true testament to the artistry of the master blender, merging tradition with a diverse selection of cask influences to create a spirit that’s luxurious, complex, and utterly refined.
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
Eighteen years is a meaningful number to put in someone's hands, and this bottle earns it. Made at Midleton Distillery in County Cork from malted and unmalted barley, it draws on a combination of ex-bourbon barrels and casks seasoned with Oloroso sherry, cream sherry, and ruby port. It opens with ripe blackcurrant, raspberry, and sugar-glazed cherry, then moves into hazelnut chocolate, toasted almond, and cinnamon over polished oak and worn leather. On the palate it is full-bodied and rounded, with fresh ginger, a touch of liquorice, and orange peel keeping the dried fruit lively. It suits the whiskey lover who already knows Irish pot still and appreciates depth, and it makes a considered gift for a retirement, a milestone birthday, or a parent who savors an after-dinner pour. Add a note suggesting a few drops of water, or pair it with aged cheddar or a dark chocolate truffle, and the recipient has an evening planned. The finish is long and balanced, the kind that invites a second, slower glass.
Pairs well with
- Aged cheddar and gouda board — The oak tannins and dried fruit stand up to the nutty, savory depth of aged cheeses.
- Dark chocolate truffles — Rich chocolate echoes the whiskey's hazelnut chocolate notes and sets off its dark berry fruit.
- Retirement or milestone birthday — An 18-year-old whiskey with a long, elegant finish makes a fitting toast to years of accomplishment.
Questions about this bottle
What casks are used for Redbreast 18 Year Old?
It is crafted from a blend of ex-bourbon barrels and casks seasoned with Oloroso sherry, cream sherry, and ruby port. Together they layer richness and depth over Redbreast's signature single pot still profile.
What is single pot still Irish whiskey made from?
This whiskey is made from a mix of malted and unmalted barley at Midleton Distillery in County Cork, Ireland. That combination of grains is the hallmark of the single pot still style and contributes to its full, rounded texture and spicy character.
What does Redbreast 18 Year Old taste like?
Expect ripe blackcurrants, raspberries, glazed cherries, and dried fig on the nose, with hazelnut chocolate, toasted almond, and cinnamon. The palate is full-bodied, with sun-ripened grapes, ginger, liquorice, and orange peel. The finish is rich and lingering, with pot still spice, fruit, and oak.
How should I drink it?
Enjoy it neat or with a few drops of water to unlock its full range of flavors. Its depth suits slow sipping, especially after dinner, and it pairs well with aged cheddar, gouda, or a dark chocolate truffle.
