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Redbreast 12 Year Old

Profile: The Redbreast 12 year old at a glance

  • The classic among the Single Pot Still Whiskeys from Ireland
  • 97 out of 100 points on the Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2019
  • Winner of the Tried & True Awards at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2019
  • Category Winner at the World Whiskies Awards 2019
  • Silver Medal Winner at the International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC) 2019
  • Double Gold Winner at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2016
  • Awarded Best Pot Still Whiskey in the class up to 12 years the World Whisky Awards 2014!

Portrait: What makes the Redbreast 12 year old special

The Redbreast 12 year old is one of the first single pot still whiskeys since 1939 Ireland.

Thrice distilled from malted and unmalted barley it matures in former Oloroso Sherry Casks.

The Midleton distillery has it The Redbreast 12 year old sets the bar high for Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, as only a few Single Pot Still Whiskeys can hold a candle to it.

The Redbreast 12 year old is absolutely perfectly balanced, a truly exceptional whiskey from Ireland.

Tasting Notes: This is how the Redbreast 12 year old tastes like

  • Nose: rich aromas of exotic spices and juicy, ripe Fruits - slightly nutty aromas in the background
  • Palate: soft and slightly creamy - again the spicy notes, then ripe, bright fruits and hints of Marzipan
  • Finish: long creamy and spicy finish, some caramel
Bottler: Original Bottling
Alcohol: 40%vol.
Age: 12 year old
Distillery: Midleton
Coloured: contains Colour
Volume: 0,7l
Manufacturer: Midleton Distillery, Distillery Walk Midleton Cork, Irland
Country: Ireland
Product Type: Irish Single Malt Whiskey
Product Category: Whisky
Product brand: Redbreast
Smoke: non smoky
Responsible food business operator: Pernod Ricard Deutschland GmbH, Habsburgerring 2, 50674 Köln, Deutschland

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6 December 2024 04:48

Review with rating of 5 out of 5 stars

danke alles perfekt

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20 January 2024 06:50

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sehr schön

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14 February 2023 10:52

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Gut, aber teuer.

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5 November 2022 08:27

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Mein Liebling unter den 12jährigen und in dieser Preisklasse.

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25 February 2022 10:37

Review with rating of 5 out of 5 stars

Der Einzige, der mir aus Irland wirklich sehr gut schmeckt. Immer vorhanden.

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15 January 2022 22:12

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Einfach excellent

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15 December 2021 15:58

Review with rating of 5 out of 5 stars

Ein irischer Whiskey der immer wieder Spaß macht. Guter Preis, schnelle Lieferung... was will man mehr. Bestelle gern wieder hier.

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9 November 2021 15:43

Review with rating of 4 out of 5 stars

Ein sehr schöner Whiskey und m. E. einer der besten Irischen! Sowohl für Einsteiger als auch für erfahrenere Genießer geeignet.

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18 August 2021 10:23

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Sehr guter und milder Whisky

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5 June 2021 06:19

Review with rating of 2 out of 5 stars

lecker

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