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Redbreast 18 Year
Redbreast

Redbreast 18 Year

4.44 Very good

16 reviews16 ratings

93 critic score Top 8% of whiskey

Whiskey Irish Whiskey Ireland 18 Year 46% ABV

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About this bottle

This bottling was crafted by Master Blender David McCabe and Master Blender Emeritus Billy Leighton. It features a triple-distilled single pot still whiskey aged for 18 years in a mix of ex-bourbon, oloroso sherry, and cream sherry casks, with a small quantity also aged in ruby port barrels. In addition to being the first 18-year-old expression from Redbreast, it is also the inaugural bottling to include cream sherry casks. Redbreast 18 Year, a permanent addition to the brand's offerings, has been available globally since September 2024. (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.

Mariela Zhao 4.8

Nose: chocolate hazelnut, candied orange peel, creamy vanilla, toasted almonds, dried fig. A hint 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 pleasant 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 the finish. Finish: spicy, oaky and medium long.

Tamia Kilpatrick 4.5

Aroma: Citrus zest, cocoa, dried fig, date, toasted nuts, blackcurrant. A subtle malt undertone and a pleasant touch of dark wood. The barley is less prominent compared to the 12-year-old. Flavor: Smooth, with a strong oak presence, classic single pot still barley character, though again less noticeable than the 12-year-old. Dark chocolate-covered cherry, with hints of ginger. Sherry cask influence. Finish: Extended, with oak spice, a little bit of oak.

Layton Burleson 5.0

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

Kara Bolden 4.0

Nose: red fruits and chocolate Palate: spices and orange Finish: spices and fruits Nose: red fruits and chocolate Palate: spices with a hint of orange zest Finish: spices and fruits

Alvina Jeffrey 4.5

Very smooth. Delicious.

Jaden Eddy 4.3

Obtained at WhiskyFest

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