Redbreast 12 years old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey 70 cl 40%

The world's best-selling Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey takes its name from the robin's characteristic plumage, and this 12-year-old release remains the distillery's most iconic bottle.

Expert Review

Redbreast 12 Year Old is a Pure Pot Still Irish Whiskey matured for at least 12 years, bottled at 40%.

The whiskey combines malted and unmalted barley in the classic Irish pot still style and matures in a mix of casks. Redbreast 12 Year Old is known for its soft, fruity aroma of orange, heather and maize, combined with a creamy, elegant complexity. The whiskey is recommended neat in a Glencairn glass, where the many layers of flavour can come into their own.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Softly fruity, with orange, heather and maize.

Palate

Creamy and elegant, with heather, spice and a fruity tone.

Finish

Long and soft, with lingering spice.

Specifications

Name: Redbreast 12 Year Old
Distillery: Redbreast (Midleton Distillery)
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Pure Pot Still Irish Whiskey
Age: 12 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 05011007008345

Flavour Profile

Creamy · Fruity · Elegant · Spiced · Soft

Did You Know?

Redbreast is the world's best-selling Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey and has produced this style since 1912, originally for the Irish spirits merchant Gilbeys.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Redbreast 12 Year Old

What does Redbreast 12 Year Old taste like?

It is softly fruity on the nose with orange, heather and maize, creamy and elegant on the palate with spice, and has a long, soft finish.

Is Redbreast 12 Year Old a single malt?

No, it is a Pure Pot Still Irish Whiskey, a classic Irish style based on both malted and unmalted barley.

How should Redbreast 12 Year Old be enjoyed?

Neat in a Glencairn glass, where the many layers of flavour can unfold.

Is Redbreast 12 Year Old triple distilled?

Yes, the whiskey is triple distilled, a method that gives a clean, rounded base character.

How old is Redbreast 12 Year Old?

The whiskey is at least 12 years old.

Does Redbreast 12 Year Old make a good gift?

Yes, as the distillery's most iconic bottle, it's a safe and great choice for the whiskey lover.