Redbreast 12 Year Cask Strength

Simply Beautiful. As I mostly stick to bourbon, Redbreast is a whiskey that I often find myself going back to. I have had many of their offerings, but this takes the cake. Its a complex and beautiful nose that is much more present than in other offerings. Rich dry fruits, such as plum and apricot, with a subtle hint of spice. No peat! Upon tasting, the true nature of this whiskey comes to light. The dried fruits are still very much at play, but there is a smooth, subtle custard element that comes into play with the backing of the higher proof. Smooth and velvety, yet strong and fortified. A refreshing retreated from the overly oaky and vanilla high proof bourbons. There is character here, and a lot of it.

Put the standard redbreast 12 on steroids. Way more gingery with mentol/mint note on the nose coming through, probably from the higher ABV. The most bite of anything from the Redbreast family for sure.

Nose: honey, vanilla, apricot, plum, star anise, butterscotch Taste: reflects the nose with a big emphasis on the butterscotch and caramel as well. Excellent Irish whiskey