Tastes

Redbreast 12 was the first distilled spirit that nearly brought tears to my eyes. That moment where any of us destined to fall in love with Aqua Vitae say "oh I think I get it" . It's not as complex as a knock out single malt from the Scots but it is instead its own road. If a good scotch is the smartest guy you know that is as comfortable discussing politics as they are the fine arts and always seems to know a little bit about everything; then the Redbreast line up is your buddy that's always well dressed and polite and is a man of a few, carefully considered words. (For theatrical affect he's obviously wearing a woolen Irish sweater and a tweed cap). This 21 year old is the finest example of that. It's clearly Redbreast but it is the head of the family/older brother that's making the call on where you're going for dinner. It is so bold and reassured of itself that it commands your clear attention. On the nose it's dried fruit, and leather. On the palate those are there as well but a pine/menthol note comes through midway and sticks around through the finish. Lovely, satisfying Pot Still mouthfeel. Creamy and pleasant. The finish is medium long in length with more dried fruit (fig?) to go along with that spearmint pepperiness. This is very unique stuff, it tastes like nothing else. Highly recommended. 98\100. What can I say he's not your showiest friend buts he's almost certainly your coolest.

I don't mean to be dramatic but this is the best whiskey I have ever had. The label looks like something from Staples, the cork is well let's just say it's functional and the box is certainly made of car sales mens recycled business cards. The thing is they could ship this in an old sock and I'd still be mesmerized. I'm less than 2 years into my whiskey journey so I'm not entirely sure what is happening here but I know there is a lot to this and that there is something important happening here. There is smoke and sweetness and creaminess and dried dark fruits and there is this mind blowing wave of a flavour I have yet to pin point that hits your palate a second after arrival that is utterly unlike anything I have experienced in any whiskey before. I look forward to trying to peel back the layers here and while it is frustrating for my new and feeble sensibilities to discern I am thrilled to be on the journey. For me this is staggering stuff, utterly perfect. 100/100

Utterly unique. Had this at CC Lounge in Toronto before a Fleet Foxes show and must say the whole night was memorable. This is very soft and but has depth, very fresh and raw but balanced. Like I said unique.