Redbreast 12 Irish Whiskey | The Whiskey Dictionary

[@Von_Fishman]

I had the same opinion on Redbreast 12, bought it a while back, tried it and thought - eh did I really spend almost 50$ o n this? About a month or two later I tried it again and realized this was what everyone was raving about. Great review and interesting/happy to hear someone else had a similar exp. Thanks Bill!

[@ErikWaitWhiskyStudies]

Actually.... Redbreast dates back to 10,000 BC when Ancient Alien Astronauts arrived In Ireland and taught the secrets of distillation to the primitive humanoids. However, it was originally used to produce fuel for their spaceships and it wasn’t until centuries later that the Irish used it to make whiskey, the first was called Redbreast because the alien women had red hooters.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

That makes too much sense not to be true

[@ronswoodturningshopandstuf5759]

I picked up a bottle for my son, tasted it, and promptly took it back. (I did give him the money to buy his own)

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Hilarious

[@louisdanao]

I found the Woodford Double Oak also benefited from opening and leaving for a few weeks.

[@TehVaporSnake]

Got a bottle of this for my father's birthday as a present. I've heard great things about the stuff

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

It's pretty good! You're a good son

[@bedlamborn]

Gelngoyne 12 yo changed after being opened for a couple of months. Also Edradour Sauterness cask changed a lot within a week. So there are some whiskies that can change a lot.

[@sleepyhead7391]

Oh man Redbreast 12 is my favorite! I've been dying to try the 15, but haven't been able to force my self to shell out $100 bucks P.S. Great video as always! I may need to grab a new whiskey if we get locked down in my area

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Buy it now before the lockdown!

[@xDarthRio]

I just bought this yesterday and I was not disappointed. I think it might easily make it into my top three whiskeys.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Just wait until it opens up!

[@garylethbridge6220]

Great review as always. Haven't tried this one but just recently received the cast strength version and it was fantastic just as you said in your review . Cheers.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Wonferful!

[@riverjordan13]

This was the review I have been waiting for for years :) Redbreast 12 is my absolutely favourite whiskey - the one I keep going back to. Great review as always!

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I can't believe it took me so long to get to it!

[@IC86]

Good review. Redbreast 12 was my first Irish Whiskey, and a great introduction to Irish expressions. I’m hunting the Redbreast 12 Cask Strength, which I hear tell is even better.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

The Cask Strength is superb

[@shengyang021185]

You are correct buddy! This must sit and be allowed to breath! After the neck is where it changes! The 12 is a great step towards great irish whiskey. But let it sit and let your nose explore it first

[@rlsbks912]

Definitely try the Lustau, sweet & smooth!

[@superodfx]

Feeling single pot, I nosed a dram fresh out of a freshly opened bottle and was at first horrified; but I returned a week later and after letting it sit a bit before drinking it showed up deliciously ;)

[@djbeacon1942]

Bill. Good review and this has to be one of the best 80 proof easy sippin' whiskies ever. I even get some honey notes and wish it would coat the mouth more like honey. Everyone says get the CS. For the future!!

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I have it! Video coming on Wednesday!

[@johnlindseyphotography1704]

Very good video. I am currently working my way through my first bottle of Redbreast 12.

[@jP-nw7nm]

The intro gave me life!

[@yogishankar1]

You do a great job of presenting the different whiskies!! Keep it up !!!

[@coolerunning985]

Have you tried the REDBREAST 27yr, I seen it for sale for £495.00 here in N.Ireland

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Not yet. Haven't seen it locally and no contact with redbreast. I'd love to give it a go

[@andrewschuschu3499]

Huge pot still fan. Specifically in American whiskey and bourbon. Willet might be my favorite. Definitely not as impressed by Powers 12, but I will say I slightly enjoy the Redbreast 12 more. I really want to like them, I just still get a “young” taste when I try either.

[@sawyerfamcincy5310]

Buttered Southern Biscuits is one of the primary scents and tastes and I get.

[@JamesPrestonThomas]

I don't find the 'biscuits' to be very present, but then, reference the fact that the British see biscuits as we see Americans see them as 'cookies'!

[@barrygiddey9139]

Great review Bill never seen this before looks amazing 🥃

[@ericstanley8003]

I always hear the shortbread cookie note described for this, maybe because of Whiskey Vault. Did you get a similar note? Haven't tried this one yet.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Not quite what I'd point out as a note but I won't underestimate this whiskey

[@guitarswhiskeyandgolf]

I had the same experience with Glen Morangie Quinta Ruban 14 when I bought it and tasted it i did not like it. I tied it again a month later and still did not like it but had a couple drams. Now 3 months later as it really has opened up I love it. The nose and the flavors just came together and rounded out and now it's a beauty but it had to sit after opening for a good 3 to 4 months

[@sav7568]

Redbreast 12 is wonderful stuff but be warned boys and girls it can be very seductive. It is the only whisky I know that doesn't taste like whisky rather it comes across as a sweet, luscious, syrupy ice cream topping. It definitely carries that unique to pot still viscous mouth feel. If not careful you might wind up drinking more than you wanted because it really is that good. Alternatively, you might just be tempted to pour some over your ice cream. Go easy on the water.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

That happened to me last night on a live stream!

[@sav7568]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary It's so easy to do when the stuff doesn't feel like whiskey with no heat at all.

[@2oleaves843]

I have a bottle of this sitting at home and I cant wait to try it out. Awesome intro Bill, I got Steve Irwin vibes for some reason lol.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I was SO tempted to do a steve Irwin impression. Thought it may be cringy though

[@2oleaves843]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary You coulda pulled it off haha!

[@marksaliba4194]

Haven't tried the regular RB 12, but the 12 cask strength is everything you'd want Irish whiskey to be, but on steroids. Bonkers. The lustau is a sherry bomb, and although excellent, I think all the sherry takes away from the best parts of what defines an Irish whiskey. Cheers Bill

[@marksaliba4194]

And Fruit stripe gum is the best 12 seconds of your life.

[@KillCoMentalMusings]

Redbreast is life! Sláinte!

[@zakwilken]

Craigellachie 13...has the most dramatic change from the neck-pour to the the last-pour.

[@geoffdunn4912]

I absolutely loved the Lustau edition I had. It quickly became my go to bottle until it was gone. I don't think it lasted more than two weeks, which is very fast for me; I tend to skip around a lot.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

That's fast. Good to hear

[@jeffreydove821]

There's no shortage of tall tales in the bourbon industry either. I'm a fan of redbreast, whatever their story.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Without a doubt... too many people claiming whiskey is their own despite MGP source

[@stewartpress8586]

If you had to buy 1 which would it be Redbreast 12 or Redbreast Lustau?

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I have only tasted the Redbreast Lustau but haven't owned one so it's a tough call. I liked both but they're a bit different. Sorry I can't give a better answer

[@ThisIsNotACigar]

Every whisky I had from Bruichladdich Distillery up to now needed pretty much time in the bottle to open up.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

That's fair. Bruchladdich is often a beast though. Makes more sense there.

[@davidgeschke4247]

Ah Redbreast, just an incredible range of whiskies. FYI they’ve just announced a 27 year old, which has been finished in port casks. Really looking forward to the other Redbreast reviews!

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Yea I saw that while researching this one.. it looked limited edition so I didn't bring it up as a core range. Boy does it look good though

[@davidgeschke4247]

It seems to be regarded as a limited edition bottling by the press, and the “the range” section of Redbreast’s website doesn’t list it, as is the case with their other limited editions. But the press release quotes that “Redbreast 27 Year Old will join Redbreast 12, 15 , 21 Year Old and Lustau, taking its position at the head of the family”. I’d say the plan is to fully implement the 27 Year Old as a core range offering if they can match demand.

[@PhinClio]

Another whisky that changes dramatically after being open a couple weeks (or even a couple days) is Balcones's smoked whisky, Brimstone. When newly opened, it has an aggressive rubber note on the nose (which I actually don't mind), but it disappears really quickly.

[@recoveringknowitall1534]

Rb12 is my favorite Irish whiskey at this point.

[@sirloock8360]

My favorite Irish

[@4syth]

Personally I don't really care about the "soapbox complex", it's about the whiskey itself and Redbreast is damn good, I've encountered a fair few people that were not Irish whiskey fans and Redbreast converts them all.

[@sorinsrn5442]

I just snagged 1 bottle for the equivalent of 30 bucks. I have yet to try it, hope it will stand the hype!

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Beautiful!

[@guitarswhiskeyandgolf]

How would you compare to Yellow Spot?

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Great question! I think they're pretty different

[@guitarswhiskeyandgolf]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary bought my 1st bottle of yellow spot was blow away first sip was amazing a bit pricey but I think it's that good

[@utsteinproductions]

Need to get the cask strength and save up for the 21 year. The 15 year is amazing and worth spending the 100 bucks for a bottle.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Glad to hear, and yea... I'm a huge fan of the cask strength

[@cooolsingh]

Can you suggest some whiskeys with briny or oceanic salty taste

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Ever try Talisker 10 or Storm?

[@crutland57]

If you want something interesting I would recommend Conamara. Only peat smoked Irish whiskey I know of.

[@tbayless8324]

Maybe The Jefferson lineup

[@Sepulkrum]

Sounds like it has the same problems as Dalmore 12. Ever tried that one?

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I dont have the negative opinion of Dalmore 12 that most people do. But I'd say the finish on Dalmore is better

[@JamesPrestonThomas]

You have to be very critical of Who's producing what and why!!! I have just opened and sampled Redbreast 12 and I'm VERY pleasantly surprised to find it delicious and quite complex, and yet 'complex' is really a distraction, If you're truly objective, you'll review your judgment, and have yet another blind taste. I did, and found it's nature to be well worth the $50 I paid for it! It's, summarily, delicious though slightly pricey!

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I think that sounds like fun+

[@michaelbuckwash2412]

Very cool!

[@sammiller4602]

I thought Henry McKenna 10 yr tasted better after opening the bottle and coming back to it a few days later.

[@69CamaroSS]

Bookers Kitchen Table and Larceny Barrel Proof both needed to open up for me!!!! Bookers went from meh to OMG and Larceny BP was VERY rough around the edges and fractured until it opened up after the neck. My favs are KCSiB Select, ECBP C919 and my beloved Stagg Jr😍.....so no, I’m not afraid or sensitive to being kicked in the teeth by a whiskey as long as it loves on my tongue and hugs my properly afterwards11 💪💥🥃🤤

[@BIGM-gg9ln]

price? is it affordable??

[@sav7568]

Typical price in the US is around $60 - 65

[@mikeb9984]

I picked up alot of oak in this.

[@22grena]

The Irish are going to dominate the whiskey trade again,

[@charlesashworth6805]

Bill you definitely need to get lustau

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

That's starting to become apparent. I'm excited

[@charlesashworth6805]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary think dark chocolate and almond biscotti dipped in raspberry jam

[@oooziet.j.6832]

Zest? And VicaVersa!

[@kmidst_kn6329]

I appreciate this guy's videos but I notice he tends to under-rate some legitimately good whiskeys. Makes you remember the subjectivity of taste.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Yea, it really surprises me sometimes when it comes to it. I always find myself thinking “is this worth the money for me?” Maybe I’m too cheap :)

[@kmidst_kn6329]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary Hey being a connoisseur and giving an honest opinion is the best way to get companies to make better products.

[@OGbrick420]

never compare scotch to irish, they couldnt be further apart. im pretty sure you'd get in a fight very quickly if you were to compare them in the UK.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Bah, it's all just grainy bubble water stuck in a barrel for a few years. Oof... yea I feel dirty even saying that

[@OGbrick420]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary i have plenty of people tell me they pass on irish thinking that it will be like scotch, i have to buy it and make them try it, its a hell of a battle and people with the voice should help spread the good word that is Irish WhiskEy

[@kaolid]

Why does the intro sound like it’s from The Witcher netflix series.

[@drewp.wiener1205]

First!! Heck yeah!!