Redbreast 10 Year

Nose: Dried grapes, white cocoa, red berries, damsons, English walnuts, brown coconuts, fresh dates, blanched almonds, tropical guava, garden strawberries, fuzzy peaches, soft apricots, sweet vanilla, caramel candy Palate: Sweet vanilla, dark blackberries, plump raisins, maraschino cherries, ripe bananas, brown coconuts, star anise, black licorice, garden strawberries, earthy nutmeg, hazelnut spread Finish: Bitter cocoa, star anise, fresh dates, maraschino cherries, dried figs, sweet vanilla, blanched almonds, dark blackberries, soft apricots

There's much less sherry influence compared to the standard 12, leaning more towards bourbon. It's a very nice sample, as it's primarily available only through the website or the distillery.

A fine single pot still, as anticipated from Redbreast. Despite being cask strength, it's enjoyable on its own. Smooth, flavorful, with a lengthy finish.

Quite spicy and remarkably smooth, even at cask strength