Christmas Countdown 2020 #2: Redbreast 12 Year Cask Strength Distillery: Midelton Distillery Region: Cork, Ireland. Batch 1 - … It is bottled at a massive 57,7% ABV. It’s probably the spices and pronounced triple sec notes, accompanied by a big whack of vanilla. sengjc replied Debuted at Whisky Live Paris in 2011, Redbreast 12 Year Old Cask strength has since been a very successful annual release. Redbreast 12 YO Cask Strength is a proud member of this product range winning a slew of awards itself, including the coveted "Irish Whiskey of the Year." Here we have the first Cask Strength release in the Redbreast 12-Year-Old Pot Still. ABV: 57.2% Cask Strength Color: 1.4, Tawny. An easy-drinking cask-strength whiskey, the nose has an equal balance between fruit and spice, as red apple and bright cherry meet Chinese five spice, savory undertones, and salted nuts. Awarded 'best overall Irish whiskey' in Jim Murray's Whiskey Bible 2019. Redbreast 12 Year Old Cask Strength Irish WhiskeyAged for 12 years, this whiskey was named "Irish Whiskey of the Year" by Whisky Advocate.Redbreast 12 Year Old Cask Strength Irish Whiskey earned a score of 96 points from Whisky Advocate, which named it Irish Whiskey of the Year. The hugely popular Redbreast 12 Year Old Cask Strength, in its natural, full flavored form. Age: 12 Year. The nose holds aromas of marzipan, freshly-baked bread, vanilla, apricot and citrus, alongside hints of soft dried fruits. Discussion topic 'Redbreast 15 YO or 12 YO Cask Strength' on Whisky Connosr. Fantastic stuff! 7 years ago 1 Who liked this? The 12 year old Cask Strength, no doubt about it! There's some fresh green apple along with lemon sherbet and a pear sorbet. The first batch is a vatting of 68 casks, a mix of bourbon and oloroso cask, so there is plenty to go around. The Redbreast 12 Year Old and 15 Year Old are already highly regarded, but since the end of 2011 a 12 Year Old cask strength edition has been added to the range. Redbreast 12 Year Single Pot Still “Cask Strength” Irish Whiskey is, as the name says, the cask strength bottling of the Redbreast 12 Year expression — 119 Proof in this case. Bottle in very good condition. Redbreast 12 Years Cask Strength (59.9%, OB, 2013) Nose : This reminds me as much of bourbon as it does of pot still Irish whiskey. Redbreast 12 Year Old Cask Strength Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey (750ml) SKU #1086679 92 points Whisky Advocate . Redbreast 15 YO or 12 YO Cask Strength – a discussion topic by @sengjc on Whisky Connosr. As can be seen in the images there is some sellotape on the top of the box. The cask strength edition intensifies and enhances the flavors, aromas and tastes of the regular 12 year old. Nose: (according to the wife) It's light, fruity, and sweet! 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