Tasting notes
REDBREAST
12 YEAR OLD
Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
40% ABV · Ireland
- Full-bodied, 4 of 5
- Medium, 3 of 5
- None, 1 of 5
- Medium, 3 of 5
Baked apple, pear and caramel lead the way, with gentle baking spice, sherry richness and a touch of toasted wood behind them. It feels full and silky rather than sharp, and the finish hangs on nicely with fruit, spice and warm toasted notes.
Worth knowing
This is Redbreast’s signature bottling, and its bourbon-and-sherry cask mix is a big part of the house style. A good reminder that two casks are often better than one.
Ratings & accolades
- 95 points · Wine Enthusiast2023
- Category Winner · World Whiskies AwardsPot Still, 12 Years & Under · 2026
- Bronze · World Whiskies AwardsPot Still, 12 Years & Under · 2024
How to enjoy it
Lovely neat or over ice. If you’re pairing it, think apple tart, bread pudding or a good hard cheese; it also makes a fine Old Fashioned.