This batch, with 57.2% alcohol by volume, was intended for k and l wines. It was a sample a fellow brought over for a tasting held at my apartment with friends, keeping a safe distance. Quite enjoyable, and I preferred it over Dair Ghaelach Knockrath Forest. Smells of: Raisins, Dates, Cherries, Chocolate, Toffee, Strawberries, Raspberries, Mangoes, Papayas, Pineapples, Apricots, Flowers, Lemon Cookies Taste: Caramel, Raisins, Chocolate, Toffee, Apricots, Almonds, Citrus, Mangoes, Passion Fruit, Cinnamon, Raspberries, Nutmeg, Pears Aftertaste: Sultanas, Raisins, Oranges, Cherries, Flowers, Apricots, Raspberries, Blackberries, Mangoes, Passionfruit, Caramel, Cherries, Vanilla
Redbreast Small Batch Cask Strength Batch D
Whiskey Irish Whiskey Ireland No age statement 58.9% ABV
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In November 2019, Irish Distillers launched four small batch, cask strength versions of its Redbreast Single Pot Still brand. Each of these batches was aged for 14 years in a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-Oloroso sherry casks, with varying proportions of barrel types for each. Batch D is bottled at 58.9% ABV and had limited distribution in San Diego, San Francisco, and Boston, with only 252 bottles produced per batch.
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A wealth of flavor, amplified compared to typical Irish whiskey, with added fruitiness from the sherry casks that provides a really nice finish.
Amazing. The texture is so oily. A powerful pepper spice hits first, then red fruits, dates, almost a whisper of licorice. Absolutely fantastic.
All the best qualities of Redbreast 12 with a touch of heat! Among the finest whiskeys I've encountered.
Fantastic flavor on the initial taste; the typical unpleasant Irish finish.
My second favorite whiskey to date, it's fruity yet exceptionally well-balanced.
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