Review #: 128
Description: Redbreast Small Batch Cask Strength “A”
Spirit: Irish Whiskey
Background: Redbreast released a series of 4 batches of cask strength whiskey specifically for the American market (in fact, only a few stores in California and Massachusetts). While they do not carry an official age statement, all are at least 14 years old. Each batch is meant to highlight some difference in the whiskey. With an MSRP of $100, it’s high but not to out of the realm of the market for older, cask strength Irish. Batch A relates to the bourbon barrel maturation.
The Redbreast Small Batch Cask Strength samples were provided by a friend who had tracked down all 4. I am extremely grateful for his generosity in sharing these with me.
Distillery – Midleton
Bottler – Midleton
Brand – Redbreast
Selection – N/A
ABV – 58.6%
Age – 14 Years
Nose – Vanilla, cherry syrup, ripe apple, clove, peppercorn, light citrus
Taste – Honey, very buttery, cherry pie, sweet and thick, light nuttiness
Finish – Baking spices burst in, chocolate, oak and leather, medium length
Score: 8
Would I buy a bottle? Yes
Thoughts: This bottle is supposed to emphasize the bourbon barrel influence and it did so in a great way. Fruity, baking spices, oaky. Simply delicious.