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The bourbon influence is a bit too much for my taste, in between the sherry goes under. In fact, I had hoped for more fruit, which came up a bit short. Still, a great 12-year-old that you can remember. For the full review, go here: https://keinehalbendrinks.de/2023/02/27/drei-rotkehlchen/

Redbreast 12 Cask Strength is my favorite of all the Irish whiskeys I've tried.

Dark fruits. Drop of water brings out biscuits. Great mouth feel from the high ABV.

(TASTED BLIND - 17.04.2022) NOSE: Lots of citric fruitiness; lemons and grapefruit. In the background fresh banana and fresh peach. Cream custard, a little vanilla. Some sweet old wood, a little dust. With a drop of water come hay and pipe tobacco smoke. (91p) TASTE: Lots of citrus/citric acidity plus some sweet wood in the arrival. On the mid palate sweet lemon and orange, orange zest, old orange liqueur. (89p) FINISH: Orange zest, old orange liqueur. (89). OVERALL: Around 53-54%?. TOTAL SCORE 90 points.

This whiskey was a part of the following tasting: Redbreast 12 (40%) Redbreast 12 CS (B1/21, 56,3%) Redbreast 21 (46%) Redbreast 19 SC Oloroso 1998 (55,7%) Redbreast 27 (Batch 2, 53,5%)

A bit engineered for me, feels very modern and cask-blasted. Fans of bourbon and rye may enjoy the big time oak more than I did, however. Not bad whiskey, but a bit fatiguing for me.

Tasted from a bottle opened a few months ago.

Redbreast 12 Years Cask Strength, 56.3% alc. Original bottling (2021, batch B1/21). Ageing: Bourbon and Sherry casks Nose: Aromatic, intense, spicy. First I smell rum balls, followed by peach liqueur and coffee chocolate. Then the Redbreast becomes fruitier, pear and mango appear, some honeydew melon and banana. Towards the end, parsley and damp oak emerge, as well as some tree sap and vanilla. Palate: Intense, full-bodied, powerful. The alcohol pushes pretty hard here. Assorted fruit in chocolate fondue, butter biscuits and vanilla biscuits. In addition, dried apricots, milk coffee and ginger, cold metal and a slight sharpness are evidence of the cask strength. Finish: Medium length, some caramel and mint chocolate. Conclusion: Similar to the drinking strength version only in the basics and sometimes seems like a completely different whiskey to me. A cask strength is always an enrichment. 85/100 points (2022)

Harmonious and mild without being boring. Unfortunately, he does not bring more complex notes with him, but what he has is good - especially in the nose. Lots of parallels to Batch B2/19.

Well matured Irish whiskey with very oily and intense tropical aromas. Without varnish notes I would have rated 90. Nonetheless it's very solid whiskey considering its price.

After I really liked the 12yo Standard Redbreast as a Scotch fan, the CS bottling ended up on my wish list. Maybe my expectations were too high, but I'm a little disappointed here. Without the addition of water it is alcoholically spicy. Taming it requires a few drops of water. Then it is a solid bottling that combines ExBC and sherry. But unfortunately nothing more. Maybe my expectations were just too high.

Very tasty! I like it a lot. 85 points.

Quick hit review. It's hard to find an Irish whiskey with a craft presentation, so this is as good as it gets. On the nose, whiffs of lime juice, peach and sawdust mix with wood spices, black pepper and grass. Fruity-sweet and floral, the taste convinces with gingerbread, green apples and balanced oak notes. The cask strength ensures a long and satisfying finish. You can't go wrong with this Redbreast, it's good value for money! RATING: 4.0/5.0 stars ≙ 87 pts → FIRST-CLASS

Thanks for the sample. I'm not an Irish Whiskey fan, but this bottling has a great price/performance ratio!

Redbreast 12 YO Cask Strength Country of origin: Ireland Category: Single Pot Still Distillery : New Middleton (Pernod Ricard) Distillation: triple Barrels: ex-bourbon + ex-sherry Aging period: 12 years Filtration: none Dye: no Fortress: 56.3% (cask) Volume: 700 ml Bottling date: 03/02/2021 Batch number: B1/21 Nose. Apricot jam with stone, light raisins and dried apricots, dates, quiche, yellow apples and pears, dried banana, papaya, mango, redcurrant and cherry jam, toffee, milk chocolate, almonds, lemon peel, furniture varnish, muesli, oatmeal, vanilla, nutmeg. Typical Irish light, "light", vanilla-fruity nose with a slight point. It takes enough time to remove the light alcohol harshness and reveal the aroma to the fullest. Taste. Sweet. A wealth of yellow fruits, dried fruits, jam, toffee, vanilla. Some salted almonds. Creamy creamy silk texture in the first layer. But then comes a rather strong burning sensation of spices. At first it seemed excessive to me, but then, it seems, I got used to it and is already perceived normally. Well, that spicy edge is said to be a hallmark of the Pot Still Whiskey style, so we take it for what it is. In the end, without bitterness at all, it would be liquor at all, and we don’t drink liquors. And with water and without water is perceived with a bang. The taste is not very multifaceted and complex, but it is very bright, intense, "sunny". Aftertaste. Long. Dryish. Concentrated fruit and dried fruit syrup, vanilla, nutmeg. Outcome. Really high-quality Irish whiskey, allowing you to get acquainted with the style of Pot Still Whiskey. Light (if you are used to barrel aging, otherwise just dilute with water), fruity, vanilla, well balanced. Bright, unique and interesting in its own way, but still not as versatile as other Scots and also very expensive for us, especially now. Rating: 86 out of 100.

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Nice dram.

tasting 2024/3/26 Nose- Alcohol, acetone, mangosteen (grass + sherry cask's unique fig-like scent, honey, weak apple, something unspeakable and musty smell. At first, a bad scent mixed with alcohol acetone and a stale smell prevails. Give me a few drops of water and some time, and the notes mentioned above slowly appear. Personally, I thought of a gold spot a lot, but the gold spot has a much stronger scent of grass and acetone. There are often reviews that it's a lai whiskey. However, I think Redbrest is properly restrained. The smell is not so bright as a whole, but it feels like it's been sprayed with a lot of sticky and cloudy things. Palette - fig. White fruit like mangosteen, honey. Rich, etc. Rusty, some apples. It tastes good. It tastes the same as nose. It has a slippery texture and sweetness that you don't know if it's unique to Irish. I personally really like it. Finish - fig honey rich, same as pallet. Not strong. Passed by in a flash. Personally, I don't think it's a bad idea to put in a bottle if I can get it cheaply. If you don't like something sticky and slippery, you might not like it.

I've had the "normal" 12YO and found it to be an OK slightly above average Irish. Getting it at cask strength raised it to another level. The lighter profile of Irish needs this extra punch to be interesting, and if it gets too hot you always got the option to water it down yourself.

I have to admit, I love the Redbreast 21. This batch of the 12CS clearly has the same DNA. A little less tropical fruit like mango, papaya and honeymelon but more punch. I will have to blend both to see the result. This little experiment should be really interesting. A steal for under 60£/€/$. E150 colorant sucks though.

Another great batch with lush tropical notes. The issue price of around €65 is fair by today's standards (2022).

Aroma Caramel, pepper, berries, wet wood taste Chocolate, orange, sweet, spicy finish Long, sweet, spicy

Very good expression again! Give it some time to breath and you will have a wonderful whiskey!

Tropical fruits, mango, pineapple, vanilla, pear, yellow flowers, brown sugar, the nose is exceptional.

Like the previous batch, it needs a bit of a nose to get going. You can speed up this procedure by adding a few drops of water, but it doesn't have to be, giving time is also sufficient. And when the necessary time has passed, it really revs up so that you can once again congratulate yourself on buying this bottling.

A great 12 year old Redbreast at cask strength. This version is quite tropical and nutty. Concerning price/performance ratio: 9/10

nose: intense, vanilla, woody, spices, fruits cooked on apples and exotic fruits, the blackcurrant seems absent it requires a rest period before getting into it stuffy: explosion of peppery spices, wood, tannin, almost burnt roasted coffee, it changes from 40°! the fruits are of course the peach, the cooked and candied apple, subtle mango, the sugar gives a little break to this maddening mouth, a little pastry, vanilla, nougat, a delight final: long, intense, the woodiness, the noble spices there, it's even difficult to deliver a note since the quality almost makes you forget all the scents, magnificent! to take with a starter before, the water breaks these divine scents.

A dark dram with bitter sour fruits. Stewed mangoes, marmalade, tangelos, coconut, watered down light roast coffee, smoked moderately hot chili peppers, buttered toast, butterscotch on sponge cake, semi-dried apricots, and a hint of pears. It's interesting that the 40% version is butterscotch forward with some citrus fruits while this one is fruit forward (with the fruits being more defined/identifiable) with some butterscotch. Also, the 40% has a bit of biscuitiness common in Irish pot still, whereas this one has a bit of cakiness instead.

That's a nice batch! Right after opening the bottle the flavour is quite dark for an irish whiskey. Very dry oak and roasted notes are dominant, but it's still clearly an irish whiskey and tastes like a Redbreast. It was lacking in the sweet zone and the alcohol presence is surely a bit too much for some. You can help it with a drop of water which will also reveal some fruit. Let the bottle rest for a week or two after opening it and get ready for the reward. All the fruit you are familiar with from the normal/current 12yo Redbreast will appear to complete this CS. Still there's no reduction of the massive dry/dark oaky notes. What a pleasant, beautiful and massive whiskey! I only wish distilleries can keep up this level of quality in the future too!

as always: a little alcoholic at first, some drops of water help to reduce the alcohol and brings the aromas, very nice!

Aroma: closed at first, a little alcoholic fumes, caramel, dried fruits - dried apricots, dates, figs, raisins, something from fresh fruit - a ripe peach. Bark, currant leaf, blackcurrant berries. Over time, currant nuances intensify, a light aroma of a varnished board, wax appears. Taste: bright, many spices and spices, ginger, cloves, chili pepper, orange peel, caramel sweetness, ripe peaches, apricots, orange liqueur. Finish: continues the taste, oily, fading spices, blackcurrant tea, herbal bitterness, longer than average. Score: 88 Bottom line: a solid batch, probably a little worse than the others I've tested. Over time, the aroma noticeably improves, so it's worth letting it breathe a little longer. I find myself thinking that this is one of the best whiskeys in its class for this money, if you take against the backdrop of Glengoyne Cask Strength, and a few more from Speyside, which have sunk lately, then I would probably take a new batch of Redbreast.

Immediately bourbon bourbon in the aroma, somewhat burning in the taste. Over time, the sherry evens out the aroma a little. Somehow I expected more, maybe I will have to try again..

Nice whiskey, you can tell there's a lot of first fill bourbon influence in this batch. It's missing some of the Irish fruitiness though (for me anyway).

Compared it to two older batches (2012 and 2016). It's fresher, more bourbon-driven. The spirit used to be heavier.

Redbreast 12 Cask Strength is one of the stars of the range, mostly well rated and quickly sold out. In January 2023, it is priced at under €70 to €75. www.glen-efze.de

Nose: Honey and mildly sweet apples, with a bit of red wine or sangria; it is a bit strong at first, but settles down as you get into the glass. There is some icing sugar, bread and baked goods to go along with the vanilla, brown sugar, and a bit of oak. Slightly sharp spirit, a little bit metallic at times, but still new flavors come forward: dark stewed fruits, a hint of salt, grass and leaves, and fresh lumber. With the nose situated a little further back from the glass, perfume and flowers are there as well. Palate: Mouthfeel is thick, and this is quite rich and oily all around. Warmth from hot cinnamon oranges, orange rind, and a little bit of pepper spice; sweet apples and overripe pear, too, or even a mild stone fruit like peach. There is a little bit of smoke coming in with the wood notes, and the oakiness is medium. Brown sugar and baking spices take over, barley grain, cereal, even a hint of nutmeg and semi-sweet baked goods; bread and butter. All of this is rounded out with syrupy dark fruit, and then finishes with a hint of leather and perfume. Finish: The warmth here lingers for a while, and the finish is of a medium-long length. It's pleasant, though, and we're finding apples, caramel, and some cinnamon red hots; then the subtle notes, orange rind, reddish-purple sherry fruit, vanilla, and oats. After the tannins subside, we're left with that little perfumed leather note from the palate, but it actually grows a bit stronger and comes to the front - this almost tastes a bit older and more developed than 12 years might make you think.

Splendid smell, warm, inviting. I am happy just nosing this one for a lot of time Classic bourbon taste, quite complex one I don't sense any sherry influence. Medium-long aftertaste

I've had the normal Redbreast a very long time ago and quite liked it, this is a different animal and also quite liked this one. Thanks to Peatbogger for the sample.

A well-cut 12, balanced, without sharp edges, with a pleasant enveloping taste and a long finish. Of the derivatives - ripe yellow pear, dry grain, freshly cut grass, wild rose, raisins, chocolate wafers, honey.

Sweet smell, punch cake with oranges, peaches, and fruit jelly. There are also sweet plums in the smell. The taste is also sweet, a lot of vanilla, toffee, white chocolate, sweet cream, but also citrus. In the finish, there is a lemon tartness, slightly smokiness, yeastiness, tobacco - the original sweetness practically disappears. It warms up with the power of alcohol.

Irish whiskeys are always a nice change because they almost always have a very soft and special bouquet due to the triple distillation and are nice and light. Unfortunately, sometimes they are too easy and therefore boring. With a Redbreast you don't have to worry as much and especially the 12 cask strength is always a safe bet and a super standard that can definitely keep up with the 12 Cask Strength from Springbank in terms of quality, PLV and reliability. A perfect standard for little money, which I enjoy again and again with friends every year. Today, because of the joy of reunion after almost two years, very, very tight 89 points.

For something that's so often praised, I find it rather bland and somewhat boring. Yes, it's a smooth Irish whiskey, but I still expected something more. It's certainly not a bad whiskey, but I don't really enjoy drinking it... re-tasting: still disappointed. just too dull and boring.

Balance and complexity (b): 2026.08.31, combining the characteristics of sherry cask and bourbon cask, the extremely oily texture makes up for many of the shortcomings of the relatively low vintage, 7 points.

Tasted after several Rums…so …

Amazing Irish whiskey. So fruity and 'pot still oily', I love it. It's a shame it so expensive and scarce. But if I can find another bottle, I'll definitely buy another bottle.

NOSE: Sweet almond, marzipan. TASTE: Sweet and moderately peppery arrival. On the mid palate lots of nice peppery notes without being too spicy. Punchy. Dried apricot and peach. Takes water well. Mint. SCORE: 88 points.

Very similar to some Aberlour Abunadh releases. Powerful rich aroma. Nuts, exotic fruits, dried fruits, honey, figs, cinnamon, pepper, ginger, spicy oak, raisins, baked fruits and plums, creamy, chewy. You can add a little water. The aftertaste is spicy, enveloping. 89-90, but if you break it down, then 22.5-22.5-22-22.5

Bourbon-like notes. Alcohol comes through, only a little fruity, lots of caramel, vanilla and sugar cane. Better to grab a good bourbon right away!

I quite enjoy the redbrest 12 30cl glass 5ml water 4 hours air I got Bach 1/20 and 1/21 and 1/22 next to each other

Simply a safe bank! The combination of fruity spiciness of the expressive pot still distillate and the ideal accompanying barrels never fails to impress.

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