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Redbreast 21 Year
Single Pot Still — Ireland
Reviewed
April 18, 2021 (edited October 30, 2022)
Redbreast Irish whiskey prides itself on staying true to the traditional pot still whiskey making methods that have influenced Ireland for decades. Redbreast is the quintessential Irish whiskey carrying on a legacy of generations. Using copper pot stills, all Redbreast whiskey is distilled three times to perfection, allowing its elegance to excel. Redbreast distillery can trace its roots back to 1857 and has endured the struggles of the Irish whiskey industry and is spearheading its rejuvenation. Redbreast 21 year represents the pinnacle of Redbreast Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey and is produced in extremely limited quantities. Redbreast 21 is one of the most awarded whiskeys in the world; rightfully so.
Redbreast 21 is a blend of whiskeys matured up to 25 years that are hand selected by Master Blender Billy Leighton. Bottled at a nice 46% ABV, this whiskey is matured in ex-sherry and ex-bourbon casks until ready for blending. This blend reaches new depths and complexity in a pot still Irish whiskey. The result is almost a near masterpiece of Irish whiskey that can be tributed to its superb cask selection. A fantastic whiskey!
Color: Rich Auburn
One of the best Irish whiskeys I have ever tasted. Redbreast 21 full of depth and complexity from nose through the finish. The box is made of wood with the story of the whiskey inscribed upon it. Although you can read about it, the tasting of this wonderful dram tells its own story. The nose is full of complexity with rich aromas of gingerbread spice, mahogany wood, sherry, Christmas cake, caramel and other subtle baking spices. The palate intensifies with full-bodied notes of oak spice up front, then fades giving way to dried red fruits, rich sherry, cinnamon, all spice, and vanilla. The finish is long with lingering fruity notes, continuing spices, and oak, leaving you fulfilled.
300.0
USD
per
Bottle
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