This award-winning 18 Year Old is the first new permanent addition to the Redbreast family in four years and offers a unique twist on Redbreast with the addition of creamy sherry casks in the aging process.
, /PRNewswire/ — Red Chest, Redbreast 18 Year Old, the most awarded whisky in the world, has announced the launch of its latest addition. This new member of the Redbreast family has been carefully crafted, offering a unique twist on the classic Redbreast style.
Having already won prestigious awards throughout the 2024 World Tasting Competitions, including four gold medals from The Irish Whisky Masters, Beverage Testing InstituteInternational Spirits Challenge, and International Wine and Spirits CompetitionRedbreast 18 Year Old adds an exciting new element to the Redbreast lineup as the brand’s first 18 Year Old. Also a first for Redbreast, the new expression uses the addition of creamy sherry casks for a unique and distinctive flavor and will be available for an MSRP of $200. .
Always striving for innovation, Redbreast Master Blender And a master blender with a red chest a carefully nurtured 18 year old red chest, inspired by old stock in Middleton Distillery While also embracing a variety of cask types to bring to the Redbreast range, this exceptional expression is made from malted and unmalted barley and triple-distilled in traditional pot stills, aged in a barrel blend of ex-bourbon, Oloroso sherry, cream sherry and partly aged in Porto Ruby casks.
Redbreast 18 Year Old masterfully intertwines the charm of the signature Oloroso sherry strings and ex-bourbon casks that have become synonymous with the brand, enriching the whisky with its distinctive flavours. While Redbreast 12 Year Old embodies the sweetness of vanilla, toasted wood and dried fruits, and Redbreast 15 Year Old has a more herbal profile, the additional aging of Redbreast 18 Year Old elevates this experience with notes of blackcurrant and cranberry, pronounced tannins and a luxurious chocolate presence. Redbreast 18 Year Old also includes whisky that has been aged in Porto Rubi casks, as in Redbreast 27 Year Old, creating rich flavours of autumnal fruits, toasted oak and nuts with a dusting of spices.
“The addition of Redbreast 18 Year Old to the core Redbreast range beautifully bridges the gap between our older and younger offerings,” said Master Blender. “We wanted to unleash a new flavour into the permanent Redbreast range while still offering something that feels distinctly Redbreast in its style. By incorporating creamy sherry casks, we have created a whisky with a rich flavour profile of dark chocolate, blackcurrant and hazelnut. This expression not only honours our heritage, but also demonstrates our commitment to innovation in Irish whisky.”
The tempting addition of creamy sherry casks from the venerable Antonio Paez Lobato cask house, alongside a range of traditional cask profiles, promises something both new and familiar. Not only does it reveal a delicious syrupy sweetness that complements the inherent taste of Redbreast, the expression also introduces a captivating array of new flavours that take centre stage in this exceptional expression. The resulting Redbreast 18 Year Old whisky explodes with fruity berry aromas, notes of toasted almonds and cinnamon, chocolate hazelnut undertones, and the sweetness of caramelised stone fruit.
“Unveiling the Redbreast 18 Year Old is a proud moment for us. We are incredibly fortunate to have such a diverse range of old stock in Middleton Distillery“With its unique flavour, we are confident that this product will be a welcome addition to whisky lovers’ collections and an immediately enjoyable experience for those trying whisky for the first time,” said the Honorary Master Blender. .
Enjoy responsibly. Redbreast 18 Year Old is bottled at 46% and is available nationwide starting at Manufacturer’s suggested retail price For more information, visit www.redbreastwhiskey.com Or follow @red breast On Instagram.
18 Year Old Red Breast Chicken Tasting Notes
nose: Delicious berry aromas of ripe blackcurrant and red berries are accompanied by sugar-glazed cherries and dried figs. Delightful notes of hazelnut chocolate and caramelized stone fruits with warm, fragrant notes of roasted almonds and cinnamon, along with polished oak and worn leather.
taste: This wine has a full, rounded body, with tannins that give the wine the sweetness of sunny grapes and autumnal fruits. Vibrant spice notes of fresh peeled ginger and hints of licorice intertwine among the oaky, wine-spiced flavors of dried fruits, dark berries and orange peel.
Ends: Rich and lasting. Spices, fruits and oak permeate the bowl slowly and harmoniously, bringing out the balance of this wonderfully complex whisky.
Based on tasting results from the six most influential tasting competitions over the past thirteen years (2011-2023), including The Irish Whiskey Masters, IWSC and ISC, Beverage Testing Institute, San Francisco International Spirits Competition The ultimate spirit challenge.
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