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Redbreast 18 Year
Redbreast

Redbreast 18 Year

Whiskey Single Pot Still Ireland 18 Year 46% ABV
$$$$$ $300 and up Collector Top 7% of whiskey
16 reviews raw average 4.46
93 critic score out of 100

About this bottle

Crafted by Master Blender David McCabe and Master Blender Emeritus Billy Leighton, this bottling features a triple-distilled single pot still whiskey which has been aged for 18 years in a combination of ex-bourbon, oloroso sherry, and cream sherry casks with a small portion aged in ruby port barrels. In addition to being the first 18 year-old expression from Redbreast, it is also the first bottling to incorporate cream sherry casks in its production. Available globally beginning September 2024, Redbreast 18 Year is a permanent addition to the brand's portfolio. (SRP $249.99)

How it tastes

Measured across 14 flavor axes. Tap a note to find other bottles that lead with it.

Fruity 75
Rich 70
Full Bodied 70
Sweet 55
Tart 45
Spicy 45
Vanilla 40
Oily 15

Reviews

Showing the most detailed of 6 parsed reviews.

nikbuys 4.8

Nose: chocolate hazelnut, candied orange peel, creamy vanilla, toasted almonds, dried fig. A touch of blackberry jam, a bit of cinnamon. Palate: nutty, sweet, a nice well rounded and full bodied mouthfeel. Stewed orchard fruits, sweet sherry, baking spices and a prominent robust oak. There's a nice dark fruit note here as well. Caramelized vanilla cream. A nice bright but subtle orange zest note. A bit of ginger as it transitions to finish. Finish: spicy, oaky and medium long

nikbuys 4.5

Nose: orange peel, chocolate, fig, date, toasted almonds, blackcurrant. Has a subtle malt note and a nice little bit of dark oak. Barley is noticably less prominent than the 12 Palate: smooth, strong oak character, classic single pot still barley character but it is once again less present than the 12. Dark chocolate covered cherry, hints of ginger. Sherry cask Finish: long, oak spice, a little oak

worldwhiskies95 5.0

Whiskyfest pour. Really good with notes of Raisins, Gingerbread, Toffee, Christmas Cakes, Almonds, Guava, Luxardo Cherries, Blueberries, Milk Chocolate, and Grapefruit. Would be one of my all time favorites if it was at cask strength.

Unslad 4.0

Nose: red fruits and chocolate Mouth: spices and orange Finish: spices and fruits Nez: fruits rouges et chocolat Bouche : spices avec une pointe de zeste d’orange Longueur : epices et fruits

kevinpitts 4.5

Very smooth. Tasty.

jeffzep 4.3

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