- Country of Produce: Ireland
- Whiskey Type: Single Pot Still
- ABV: 46%
- Bottle Volume: 70cl
- Distillery: Midleton Distillery, County Cork.
Redbreast 18 Year Old is a full-bodied single pot still Irish whiskey with dark berry fruit, chocolate and nutty depth. Made at Midleton Distillery, it balances generous fruit sweetness with warming spice and the structure of mature oak.
Cream sherry and ruby port casks broaden the familiar Redbreast character, bringing a distinctive combination of richness and autumnal fruit. Hazelnut chocolate and caramelised stone fruit give it an inviting sweetness, while tannins and spice keep the palate balanced.
It suits drinkers who enjoy mature, wine-influenced Irish whiskey with plenty of flavour to explore over a slow tasting.
Tasting notes:
Nose: Delectable berry fruit aromas of ripe blackcurrants and raspberries accompanied by sugar glazed cherries and dried fig. Indulgent tones of hazelnut chocolate and caramelised stone fruits with warming and fragrant notes of toasted almonds and cinnamon, nestled alongside polished oak and worn leather.
Palate: Full-bodied and rounded, with the oak tannins complementing the decadent sweetness of sun-kissed grapes and autumnal fruits. Vibrant spices of freshly peeled ginger and hints of liquorice weave amongst the wine seasoned oak influences of dried fruits, dark berries and orange peel.
Finish: Rich and lasting. The pot still spices, fruit and oak slowly fade harmoniously, showcasing the balance of this wonderfully complex whiskey.