46°
Distillery : Midleton - Ireland
Bourbon Barrels, Oloroso Sherry Butts, Cream Sherry and Ruby Port Casks
Original Bottling
Core Range
Single Pot Still
Launched in 2024
Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured
Totally Unpeated
I would have thought that Redbreast 18 Year Old had been around for decades, but no, it wasn’t launched until 2024. Redbreast is therefore a range that continues to expand and is seeking true variety. What does this one offer compared to the other expressions, the 15 Year Old or the 21 Year Old, which exist since longer? It’s those famous Cream Sherry Casks, from the Antonio Pàez Lobato cooperage, it is a sweetened blended sherry, involving Oloroso mixed with a portion of Pedro Ximénez. And of course, the use of Ruby Port Casks, which deepen the sherry notes. All of this makes the 18-Year-Old a truly unique and original expression.
Let's Taste It :
It’s very fruity, with a wide variety of fruit notes. Cherry, raspberry, but also mirabelle plums, dates, dried bananas. It has a lovely creaminess, along with a touch of honey, a hint of iodine, walnut cake, dark chocolate, damp earth, and grass. On the palate, it is velvety, oaky, elegant, honey and cake filling, crushed figs, grapes of every color. Spices are almost nonexistent. The finish is long, well-structured, a whisper of charcoal and earth, cinnamon, saffron, waxed then varnished wood, molasses, mocha, royal jelly.
In Short,
It’s a continuation of the 12-year-old, but with more intensity, depth, and power. It has a creamy, smooth, and woody character that’s very pleasant. That said, it lacks a bit of strength and body to be perfect. I really liked it, but I find the price far too high.
Score : 88
To Be Listened While Sipping :
Kingfishr - Caroline
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