Redbreast Lustau Edition

 

 

 

46°

Distillery : Midleton - Ireland

Bourbon and Oloroso Sherry Casks, 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Finish

Original Bottling 

Core Range

Single Pot Still

Launched in 2016

Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured

Totally Unpeated

 

 

 

Following a partnership between Lustau Bodegas, which produces Oloroso sherry, and Redbreast, the production of this Lustau Edition became possible. The whiskey is aged for 9 to 12 years before undergoing a further few months of finishing.

 

 

 

Let's Taste It : 

Quite young, but with a very fruity sherry that energises the taste. The nose tends towards red fruit, cherry but more candied, and dried grape, blood orange. Apart from that, wheat and other cereals, it's a very classic Irish whiskey nose, as enjoyable as ever. On the palate, it's much drier and I like it, with a background of grenadine and spices on the finish, which is suitably long and a bit earthy with pine needles. Personally, I prefer it to the 12-year-old, as it's more original.

 

In Short, 

It's a really nice, bold and original variation, a must-try for any self-respecting Irish whiskey lover.

Score : 84

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                           To Be Listened While Sipping :

  

                                           Rory Gallagher - Shadow Play