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Насыщенный ирландский pot still крепостью 54,6%: маслянистое тело, обильные специи, сухофрукты и херес. Опытные хвалят цельность и интеграцию спирта, но самые придирчивые считают дуб слишком современным и «громким».
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В аромате доминируют характерные для перегонного куба специи — лавровый лист, тимьян, розмарин, мускатный орех, перец, — вместе с изюмом, сушёным инжиром, вишней, марципаном, какао и хересной сладостью; часть авторов ловит и более светлый ряд: грушу, авокадо, экзотические фрукты и свежесть мяты и мандарина, а также заметные тона свежеспиленного дерева и лака. Вкус плотный, кремовый и маслянистый, с прекрасно встроенным спиртом при высокой крепости: пряности соперничают с сухофруктами, добавляются карамель, мёд, ваниль, вишнёвые травяные ноты и злаковая «пыльность» ирландского стиля. Послевкусие длинное, тёплое, кремовое, с шоколадом, карамелью, ягодным джемом и лакрицей, иногда с лёгкой приятной горчинкой и сухим дубом.
Оценки согласованны и держатся в узком коридоре, преимущественно 86–92, с редкими просадками до 82 и упрёком в простоте. Самый авторитетный автор ставит 91 и восхищается длиной и гармонией для 12-летнего возраста, тогда как другой опытный ревьюер снижает до 86, считая американский дуб слишком современным и явно «поджаренным», а обильный херес — заглушающим более светлые фрукты; он же предпочитает более тонкий 15-летний. Расхождение опытных и остальных сводится не к профилю, а к оценке дуба и насыщенности хереса: менее опытные чаще отмечают дубовую ноту как единственный незначительный минус, но в целом сходятся на образцовости и высокой цельности напитка.
нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
Admittedly, I like Redbreast. But with the greatest possible objectivity: that's a damn good whiskey. With 54.6% as low speed as never before. But that, I have the impression, is very good for the whiskey. You get an aroma load in the nose and on the tongue, the hammer.
| Нос |
91 |
Ah, that nose ... Tired of pot still spices, you don't even know where to start and then stop much later. Bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, nutmeg, pepper, a little lovage - to name just a few spices. Licorice notes. Raisins, dried figs. Cocoa powder, ground coffee beans. A trace of solvent. |
| Вкус |
91 |
Creamy, viscous, spicy, sherry fruity - alcohol perfectly integrated. He also lets off steam with pot still spices on the tongue. A competition with the raisins and dried figs for the predominance of flavors. Whereby: For a competition, both parties actually harmonize much too well with each other. Caramel, honey, vanilla, marzipan bread. Cinnamon and coriander. |
| Финиш |
90 |
Long finish, still creamy. The pot still spices are still not calm, raisins and dried figs also tumble through the area. It's amazing how long a 12 year old can hold. Chocolate, caramel, honey. Liquorice. |
нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Very comparable in quality to the 2016 version, so same score. I always feel that the more abundantly sherried style that the CS displays is not necessarily to its benefit. The oak is a bit too modern (i.e., too obviously seasoned) and "loud" for my taste.
| Нос |
86 |
Sherry-seasoned, pretty active American oak, morello cherries, marzipan, barley, and lots of spices (cinnamon, cumin, nutmeg...). The massive sherry influence tends to drown out the brighter, lighter fruits and boost the darker, spicier aspects. |
| Вкус |
87 |
Really cool mouthfeel. Again lots of cherry-flavored herbal cough drops and marzipan sweetness. Wheat beer. Nicely spicy with this quintessential Irish pot still impression that always strikes me as somewhat "dusty" and cereal-based – perhaps like muesli grains ground down to tiny particles. Definitely packs more of a punch than the more subtle and complex 15-year-old, which I prefer by a substantial margin. |
| Финиш |
85 |
Honey, coriander, cloves, cherries. Medium long. |
Exciting nose and pleasantly balanced game of spice and fruity sweetness in the mouth. Only the woody oak flavors are somewhat present, but overall delicious and a nice creamy-velvety mouthfeel.
| Нос |
86 |
creamy; intense spicy and woody; spices; fruity-exotic sweetness; raisins; Caramel; a little vanilla |
| Вкус |
87 |
creamy and soft on the go; a fresh woody note is present; behind it sweet sweetness; spices; a little vanilla |
| Финиш |
86 |
creamy soft; fruity-sweet and spicy; also woody oak note clearly present; slight pleasant bitterness |
нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 90
One of the TOP Irish whiskies. Freshly cut wood (very dominant here), lots of vanilla, honey, various spices, cedar and/or sandal wood, mix of exotic fruits - banana, papaya and a hint of pineapple. Very well done overall, no flaws! If Irish whiskey is your thing, this is a must try! I bought it for 85 Euros. This price is absolutely justified in my opinion.
нос 90 · вкус 91 · финиш 89
I haven't had a few Irish in my glass so far, but this robin makes you want more of its kind.
My first redbreast and it not only did not disappoint my expectations, but almost over-fulfilled them. A strong 92-point spirit for me. I like the fruity ones with a good flavor and absolute creaminess. This 12-year-old redbreast with a strong barrel delivers this perfectly. He also drinks undiluted so pleasantly that it is a pure danger. _With a little water_ it becomes (caramel) sweeter on the one hand and on the other hand mango and avocado appear even more. On the palate, the oak wort becomes a bit more intense; the oiliness remains. A very nice variant. I like this strong redbreast diluted and undiluted equally good.
| Нос |
92 |
A dense mixture of sherry, some "grainy" (sorry, I'm not an Irish expert!), Malt and pear. Some bread (black bread without rind). The longer in the glass, the more pear and avocado appear in the nose. Very exciting. |
| Вкус |
93 |
Again very dense and oily, sherry, at the beginning a light note of bread, then pear fruit and again the delicate "grainy", which may well be known as "typical pot still seasoning". Pleasant, never too dominant oak aromas. Pear and avocado; very fine fruit aromas. The 54.6% are optimally integrated in the oily overall arrangement. |
| Финиш |
92 |
The finish is medium to long, warm and persistent. The sherry and fruit notes are not killed by the oak, but pleasantly complemented. Very good, very pleasant. |
The nose is a dream, fresh, complex and sweet. Medium viscosity and green finish. It opens well with water and you get a good aroma load, very nice. Bring enough time, there is a lot to discover.
| Нос |
91 |
Mint candy, spearmint, fresh tangerine, coconut blossom sugar, nutmeg, old paper shop, maltose, Nashi pear, green banana, sawdust, fresh hay |
| Вкус |
88 |
Medium viscosity, bourbon vanilla, caramel candy |
| Финиш |
89 |
Medium length, somewhat dry, something vegetable, cucumber skin, celery, fresh hay, liquorice, slightly herbal |
Eyes: bright golden smelling fragrance Nose: astringent taste of green apple, raw wheat, slightly pungent. Mainly white toast and tiramisu, peach sauce, Turkish delight, and nutmeg. Full of fat, juicy temperate fruit, woody incense, shake the cup, there are floral essential oils released, and occasionally the sour taste of dough. Taste Palate: high sweetness and acidity, no bitterness, hearty peaches, hot cocoa, citrus gummy, butter pineapple buns, tiger skin cake, pine nuts, dried plums, nuts, pepper, white ko, shredded perilla, Ending rhyme Finish: Long, sweetness of rock sugar and white fungus porridge, wood sticks, dried sweet potatoes, dried longans. Body: Medium body, concentrated but not scattered, extremely oily, full and balanced, chewy Nose: 89/100 Palate: 89/100 Finish: 87/100 Body: 89/100 Overall: 88.5/100
Aroma: rather delicate, well-known sherry component, raisins, dried forest berries, currant jam, then bread tones, flour, cereal, varnished tree, dry wood, vanilla, pleasant fresh muffin, glaze, cotton candy. Everything seems to be simple, but the aromas wander, shimmer, outgrow one another, class! Organically simple, but interesting, malt replaces wine, it is replaced by wood and aggressive varnish and everything in a circle ... it’s not boring to enjoy it. Taste: repetition, delicately, slightly perfumed, powder, a lot of dark berry jam, moderate sweetness, diluted with delicate oak, tannins, peel and seeds of berries, again more abundant varnish as in good bourbon, spicy spices. Finish: longer than average, berry jam, currant in all its manifestations (jam, fresh leaves, tea from its leaf), a nice dry tree, and again something liqueur-jam. Rating: 89 Bottom line: great whiskey, as long as it's the best Irish whiskey I've tried. I can’t even name the shortcomings, I have not tried other batches, but everything is very good here! Berry, varnish, woody, very unusual, many like it.
After a beloved Whiskey-Blogger wrote about the 21y I really liked Redbreast and its releases. After trying the "old" 12CS on the village 2019 I just revisited this great drop via a 2cl sample from the new style batches. It has everything the 21y also has, but a bit more vibrant. I really enjoyed my sample and will surely buy 2-3 bottles for future reference (like ralphy says... buy 3 bottles, one to enjoy, one to drink in the future and one to mess up your basement)
нос 84 · вкус 82 · финиш 80
sweet but its a little simple