Redbreast 12 Years
The Readbreast 12 from the Midleton distillery in County Cork in Ireland is a single pot still. This means that not only malted but also a proportion of unmalted barley is used in the mash. Malting barley produces enzymes that enable the yeast cultures to convert sugar into alcohol.Like all the other whiskeys in the Redbreast series, the 12 years was also triple distilled in copper stills. The Single Pot Still was matured in Spanish sherry casks and American bourbon barrels.
The panel
Mean 84.0 · spread 2
Value for money 5/5
- Distillery
- Midleton
- Type
- Single Malt
- Country
- Ireland
- Age
- 12 years
- Strength
- 40% ABV
- Character
- mellow
Tasting
Nose
After a very fruity-mild opening, spicy-rich aromas push to the fore. Ripe pears and semolina pudding with marzipan can be noticed in the Redbreast. The sherry influence is embodied by freshly baked plum cake with crumble.
Palate
The 12 years comes across as soft as butter. Still spicy and fruity, a slight note of fruit wine resonates. Roasted aromas and dried berries are clearly to be found in the background. In the middle part there are cereal notes, which in combination with the dried berries make us think of crunchy muesli.
Finish
Long-lasting, intense with strong oak spice on the palate, the Irish whiskey lingers.
Verdicts
Marcel
A true delight, whose fruity sweetness and spicy sherry notes immediately invite you to take the next sip. The Redbreast 12 shows character without overwhelming – perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy their Irish whiskey with a bit of fun.
Sascha
Balanced and well-structured, the Redbreast 12 impresses with a harmonious blend of sherry and bourbon cask influences, along with a distinct oak spiciness in the finish. A technically precise Single Pot Still that scores especially with its layered aromas and smooth texture.
What it is worth
We do not yet hold bottle-level auction results — that sits behind Whisky Hunter’s authenticated feed. What follows is the market for Midleton as a whole, which sets the weather for this bottling without pricing it.
Latest mean bid £342 across 192 lots · 2024-08