One of the most decorated irish whiskeys, redbreast is regarded as the definitive expression of traditional pot still irish whiskey. The teeling family have a more recent history with irish whiskey. Renowned spirits writer jim murray, who puts out an annual guide to irish whiskies among his many other books and awardwinning works, named this regular redbreast the irish whiskey of. Top 10 whisky education books the spirits business. Redbreast 1998 19 year old lustau finish lmdw cellar. A visual history of the nations most storied spirit, through 100 iconic labels. Buy redbreast 12 year old cask strength irish whiskey. Redbreast irish whiskey essential facts redbreast is one of only two pure potstill whiskey brands produced in ireland today.
Irish whiskey is generally regarded as being generally smoother than scottish counterparts, though this impression is based in part on the jameson blend, the dominant product to be labelled as irish whiskey it must be made from a mash of malted barley, plus other optional cereal grains. In the 1980s, the brand was purchased by irish distillers, the producer of jameson irish whiskey. Over the years it was remembered as the priests bottle, a staunch friend and more. And i want people to know that i put out that fire. Built on a loyal following of those in the know, today redbreast is the largest selling single pot still irish whiskey in the. Redbreast is one of the few single pot still whiskeys produced today and is the only one with an age statement. I like to think that i have a small part in the story.
Browse the timeline above to discover more about the redbreast story. This process is unique to ireland and gives irish whiskey that signature spicy, coppery, sweet, malty and rich pot still character that the world is currently falling in love with all over again. Redbreast is a rich, spicy single pot still irish whiskey matured exclusively in firstfill sherry and bourbon casks, and this fantastic 21 year old is no exception. Jun 04, 2012 renowned spirits writer jim murray, who puts out an annual guide to irish whiskies among his many other books and awardwinning works, named this regular redbreast the irish whiskey of the.
The redbreast sunfish lepomis auritus is a species of freshwater fish in the sunfish family family centrarchidae of order perciformes. Made with traditional irish way, it is a single pot still also known as pure pot still whiskey. Aug 03, 2008 i am new to irish whiskey more of a scotch drinker and have tried only two irish whiskeys, bushmills. Mar 05, 2020 the redbreast single pot still irish whiskey brand is a popular part of the larger irish distillerspernod ricard irish whiskey portfolio. Feb 02, 2012 this is simply the best book ever written on whisky. Kosar shows that its history is at least as fascinating as the legend. It was first launched in 1939 as a pot still whiskey supplied by jameson to whiskey bonders before bottling at the distillery became the norm in 1968. A delightful single pot still irish whiskey, redbreast 12 year old is highly praised.
I know nothing of what history lays behind this irish whiskey, in fact i only really know two things about it. My favorite irish whiskey is back and better than ever. Today, redbreast 12 year old single pot still irish whiskey continues to pay homage to the legacy of gilbey and its european origins. Produced in the midleton distilleries situated in midleton, cork county, this is a pure pot still whiskey or single pot still as its now officially known. I want people to know that i support the war effort. That said, the 12 year old expression has always been a bit too chewy and pungent for my taste, a malty monster in a category prized for being gentle and easygoing. Journey into the world of scotch whisky, led by an expert author whose love for the subject shines through. Redbreast irish whiskey recently introduced the oldest expression in its. I have started sampling it in 2007, but by now it has evolved. The gaelic word for whisky translates literally as the water of lifeand this beautifully produced volume will enhance your enjoyment of the beloved drink. This is simply the best book ever written on whisky. The best whisky book ever a must read for drinkers. A masterpiece of cask selection and blending, we absolutely love this older expression with its notes of tropical fruit, menthol and a touch of leather alongside all that mouth.
The nose holds aromas of sweet fruit, toasted oak and warm spices, and the palate offers notes of buttery hotcrossbuns, dried fruits, baking spices and spicy oak. Redbreast is nearly unique among irish whiskeys as it is made entirely in the older style pot stills and without the addition of grain whiskey. Originally created by gilbeys in the 19th century, redbreast came into the ownership of irish distillers in 1986. I really enjoyed the jamesons original, it was a bit different from scotch, no smoke or peat and it was relatively sweet. The brand was named by the chairman of irish liquor merchant gilbeys, who was an avid amateur ornithologist.
Redbreast is an exclusive single pot still whiskey. One of the most decorated irish whiskeys, redbreast is the largest selling single pot still irish whiskey in the world. I want to be seen and heard and pointed at with love. By the turn of the century, the company a wine and spirits merchant held one of the largest stocks of maturing whiskey in its inventory, and had expanded to dublin, belfast and edinburgh. The laws there have had a history of being notoriously lax, often creating exploitable confusion about what certain terms mean, case in point, the irish term single pot still whisky formerly pure pot still whisky. This is an nas whiskey, but i was told by irish distillers sources that the stock used ranges between 9 and 12 years old, plus one year for the finishing period. To head off some of the paranoia that afflicts certain whiskey circles, redbreast lustau is not replacing redbreast 12 year old. The redbreast sunfish reaches a maximum recorded length of about 30 cm 12 in, with a maximum recorded weight of 2. Mar 03, 2015 redbreast 12 is probably the best value in single pot still whiskey on the market right now. Made from malted and unmalted green barley in a pot still. Now in its 15th year of publication, the whisky bible contains tasting notes for over 4,600 whiskies and whiskeys from all over the world. The volume explores the often overlooked but vital role that women have played in producing whiskey around the world. Thus redbreast all but disappeared until its relaunch by the distillery in the 1990s as a single pot still whiskey. Redbreast lustau edition sherry finish irish whiskey, 70 cl.
Redbreast is a brand of single pot still irish whiskey produced by irish distillers. Redbreast is a single pot still irish whiskey, while. Extensively researched at the library of congress, where he works, whiskey is nicely illustrated with vintage photographs, advertisements, and cartoons, and packed with. My fave redbreast drink read the latest irish whiskey news, updates and press releases on irish whiskey. Stores and prices for redbreast 12 year old single pot still irish w. Formerly redbreast 12 year old single pot still irish whiskey was labeled as pure pot still critics have scored this product 90 points. Kosar has now poured his expertise into a new book, whiskey. Red breast 15 has just had an extra 3 years in the cask but it shows. I am new to irish whiskey more of a scotch drinker and have tried only two irish whiskeys, bushmills. Discover all the branches of the redbreast family tree.
Redbreast 12 is probably the best value in single pot still whiskey on the market right now. Redbreast is one of the most beloved of highend irish whiskeys there is, a triplepot distilled whiskey made of malted and unmalted barley that wins pretty much every best irish whiskey award that comes around. It is as others noted, red breast is a lot better than the standard jameson. A great value in the world of high quality irish whiskey. Our special polystyrene packing chips and even our plastic bubble wrap are made from recyclable materials.
So i found myself in ireland and went for a little whisky tasting and history at a. The pleasant grassiness makes sense, given its a single pot whiskey which means. I usually enjoy bourbon, but red breast has a special complexity without the harsh edge of say a knob creek. Horst luening talks about the history of the irish distilleries and the individual bottlings of redbreast. Scoring a near perfect 97100, murray, a worldrenowned whisky and whiskey expert, described the continue reading redbreast 21. Irish distillers produce some of the most famous and loved brands of irish whiskey like jameson, crested 10, paddy, powers, red breast, midleton and the spot whiskeys. Redbreast 21 year old is the finest representation of the signature redbreast sherry style it is the oldest and richest expression of redbreast ever produced. It takes you on an incredible journey around scotland and back in time. An expert compendium to take your passion and knowledge to the next level.
The brand was introduced in the early 20th century by an independent bottler of jamesons, the brand was absorbed into the irish distillers conglomerate 1990. It was off the market for a period of approximately 10 years until irish distillers reintroduced it in 1991 as a pure pot still whiskey from the midleton distillery in its. Built on a loyal following of those in the know, today redbreast is the largest selling single pot still irish whiskey in the world, and is considered the definitive expression of the traditional irish spirit. Although this whiskey was likely the forerunner of redbreast, the first official mention of redbreast only dates back to 1912, when gilbeys referred to the sale of redbreast j. The brand was introduced in the early 20th century by an independent bottler of jamesons, the brand was absorbed into the irish distillers conglomerate 1990 redbreast is one of the few remaining irish whiskeys that is potdistilled. My first pick definitely deserves to be on this list and it is one of the older expressions in the market redbreast 21 year old. The first reference for redbreast was made in 1912.
A wellbalanced single pot still irish whiskey, redbreast 12 year old has been matured in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks, creating a. Red breast is a favorite of mine and goes well with a cigar after a meal. New redbreast 27 year old the latest irish whiskey from this. Balvenie adds 19yearold single malt to stories series. The permanent line up of this brand currently includes redbreast lustau and 12, 15 and 21 year old offerings. Fred minnick has written several books, but none have had the impact of whiskey women. Whiskey glass set irish tuath glasses celtic whiskey glasses glass set for whiskey tasting gold rimmed edition 5. Redbreast 12 year old whiskey wins worldwide whiskey trophy 2019. I found this wonderful history that was quite literally all around, says archivist. Buy redbreast 12 year old cask strength irish whiskey caskers. The oldest expression from redbreast so far, this is a combination of malted and unmalted barley matured in a mixture of bourbon barrels and firstfill oloroso casks, resulting in a rich and complex whiskey. In 1912, gilbeys began selling a 12 year old whiskey named redbreast.
It is made from a mash of malted and unmalted barley, triple distilled in copper pot. Redbreast was a nickname given to one of the whiskeys by gilbeys chairman at the time, who was an avid birdwatcher, in reference to robin redbreast. It is the only pure irish pot still whiskey available in the u. Mar 05, 2015 like the 12, the redbreast 15 is a single pot still whiskey which means it uses both malted and unmalted barley in its mash. The archivist, the cooper and the blender discuss the history and unique taste of the most decorated single pot still irish whiskey in the world. Since i write a fair amount on wines and spirits, and especially whiskies, i have amassed a decent library of books on these subjects for. Find out more about redbreast single pot still irish whiskey, here. Redbreast 21 year old single pot still irish whiskey.
This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. The whiskey wash, while appreciative of this, did keep full independent editorial control over this article. The redbreast single pot still irish whiskey brand is a popular part of the larger irish distillerspernod ricard irish whiskey portfolio. Now in its 15 th year of publication, the whisky bible contains tasting notes for over 4,600 whiskies and whiskeys from all over the world. Redbreast 12 year old single pot cask strength 115 proof. Redbreast is a brand of irish whiskey made at new midleton distillery by irish distillers, a subsidiary of pernodricard. Redbreast is an irish whiskey brand coming from new midleton distillery in cork, republic of ireland along with green spot and many other famous brands. A global history, where he shares not only his passion for the potent potable but also his knowledge about its political, economic, and cultural history. Irish distillers redbreast 21 was named the worlds secondbest whiskey in jim murrays annual whisky bible 2018. Its an important examination of liquor history and offers a number of profiles of trailblazers. Three irish whiskeys that arent jameson 33 books co. Redbreast 12 year old single pot still irish whiskey. Read all about the history of this pot still and check out its flavour profile here. Redbreast 12 year old single pot still irish whiskey, 70 cl.
A global history, by kevin kosar, peels away the mythology to examine the real history of this legendary drink. I want to read my name in the history books during a future full of clones exactly like me. A wellbalanced single pot still irish whiskey, redbreast 12 year old has been matured in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks, creating a sweetandspicy character. Redbreast 12 year old single pot still irish whiskey, 70. It is made in a different way than single malt because the mash is made from both malted and unmalted green barley. The enzymes in the malted barley stimulate the production of malt in. The type species of its genus, it is native to the river systems of eastern canada and the united states.
Redbreast 12 year old cask strength irish whiskey quality. The oldest member of the redbreast family, this 21 year old expression is currently the highest ranking irish whisky in my metacritic database. Whether youre a scotch connoisseur, bourbon fanatic or irish whiskey novice, theres a plethora of books out there designed to enlighten and enthral. It was in ledgers, and books, and documents, underneath peoples desks. The name was a reference to the robin redbreast a type of bird and is attributed to the chairman of gilberys, who was an avid ornithologist. New redbreast 27 year old the latest irish whiskey from. I want people to know that i volunteer to save lives. Redbreast 21 named worlds second best whiskey whiskey club. The home of redbreast single pot still irish whiskey. Scoring a near perfect 97100, murray, a worldrenowned whisky and whiskey expert, described the. It only takes three words to capture the essence of redbreast 12 year old. The spirit must be aged in oak barrels of 700 liters 185 us gallons or less for a minimum of three. White bush decent, a bit harsh though and and jamesons original nas no age statement. It was originally produced by gilbeys, a dublin spirits merchant using distillate sourced from jamesons bow street distillery.
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