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Отзывы в целом благожелательные: виски описывают как фруктовый, пряный и мягкий, с мёдом, ванилью, орехами и шерри-нотами. При этом повторяются претензии к избытку древесины, короткому или горько-сухому финишу, а часть отзывов считает его менее сложным, чем 12-летний Cask Strength.
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В большинстве отзывов виски описывают как фруктовый, с нотами специй, дуба, ванили, орехов и шерри, часто отмечая мягкость и гладкость тройной дистилляции. Вкус характеризуют как хорошо сбалансированный, округлый и пряный, с мёдом, фруктами, ванилью, шоколадом, карамелью, лёгкой шерри-нотой, травянистым характером pot still и сливочной текстурой; отдельно подчёркивается более плотный и «уверенный» характер по сравнению с 12-летним. Влияние 46% ABV описывают противоречиво: одному оно кажется более крепким, чем ожидалось, другому — придающим большую полноту и стойкость аромата; также отмечено, что с водой вкус становится более живым и пряным. Часть отзывов считает виски простым, но приятным и сбалансированным, другие — менее сложным, чем 12-летний Cask Strength.
Повторяющаяся претензия — избыток древесины, особенно в послевкусии, а также отдельные упоминания короткого, вяжущего или горько-сухого финиша. Часть отзывов указывает на лёгкую искусственность или «самогонные» ноты в аромате и вкусе, при этом общая оценка остаётся положительной. Несколько отзывов отмечают, что во вкусе виски кажется менее мощным и «мелким», чем в аромате, а крепости не хватает. Есть и заметно отрицательные мнения: текущую версию называют «большим беспорядком» без сложности и с доминированием бочки из-под бурбона, а также слишком светлой и очень горькой, с предположением о непостоянстве партий. Несколько раз встречается мнение, что 12-летний cask strength предпочтительнее, а также что 15-летний уступает по интересности 21-летнему и 12-летнему CS. Противоречиво описывается и шери: от «присутствует» до «довольно слабое, больше похоже на классический бурбоновый бочковой». Отмечено также, что цвет не натуральный, а нос описывают как минеральный при коротком финише.
собрано 60/82 текстовых отзывов · полный lossless-снимок WB
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Yes! This whiskey is exactly what I expect from this brand and type! Great parade! A famous combination of fruity, woody and spicy tones! And the long distance.... Well done!
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
Good, but not an overly complex Redbreast. I like the 12 CS more.
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
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Additional 6% ABV and 3 years maturation show up. A mash of malted and unmalted barley. Triple distilled. Matured in ex-bourbon and Oloroso ex-sherry first-fill and refill oak casks. Non-chill-filtered. Coloured. Slowly forming primary legs. Mid-size slow secondary legs. Droplets trails. Superior to the 12 YO, but inferior to the 12 YO Cask Strength.
A simple whiskey, not very complex but excellent at what it delivers, besides being extremely fruity.
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| Нос | 85 | fresh, slightly alcoholic; ripe plum, raisins, roasted nuts. 85 |
| Вкус | 81 | simple, sour-bitter, distinctly tannic and even with moonshine notes. 81 |
| Финиш | 82 | short, warm, woody oak. 82 |
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 90
нос 88 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
Great Redbreast, which I find better than the 21er.
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| Нос | 90 | Very fruity. Ripe berries, raisins and plums as well as dried fruits from the sherry. Then spicy aromas with leather and tobacco, tart cocoa chocolate and vanilla. |
| Вкус | 90 | The sherry notes with their dark, ripe fruits, berries, plums and cherries are at the forefront on the palate. Sweet. Also exotic fruits. Vanilla and a delicate spiciness. |
| Финиш | 87 | The aftertaste may even be long. Sweet with the ripe berries and marzipan chocolate. |
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| Нос | 86 | White fruits, tropical fruits, heavy vanilla-oak, stone fruits, hints of dark fruits or sweet dried fruits, berries, cherries, citric peels, hints of cocoa, wood or nutty or creamy |
| Вкус | 84 | Spicy, waxy, woody, sweet stone/dark fruits, peppery |
| Финиш | 84 | Dry, bittersweet, dark fruits, mid to long, not very complex but very balanced lingering notes |
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| Нос | 87 | toasted coconut, peanut brittle and vanilla cream, lemon verbena, and honey tea |
| Вкус | 84 | Candied ginger, orange and chai spice, wet grass, and smoked gouda |
| Финиш | 84 | Long and deep |
Armed with Extreme Smoothness, but Is That Enough? As expected from triple-distilled Irish whiskey, it’s incredibly smooth. However, it’s uncertain whether the smoothness alone is enough to define the charm of this whiskey. Perhaps a cask strength (CS) version might be more appealing than the aged version.
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| Нос | 86 | N) Synthetic Vanilla, Milk, Whipped Cream, Butter Caramel, Nuts, Barley, Plywood The aroma is sweet and attractive but feels somewhat artificial. It’s reminiscent of synthetic vanilla from banana-flavored milk, with creamy notes of whipped cream on milk, and the rich, buttery scent of caramel lightly passing through the nose. Behind these light, artificial notes, there’s a nuttiness from the nuts and barley, along with a faint plywood-like woodiness. |
| Вкус | 86 | P) Banana, Nuts, Spicy, Cereal, Damp Wood, Chocolate, Dates It’s extremely smooth but carries a spicy kick, almost like chili peppers. Soft banana and a hint of tropical fruit gently unfold in the mouth, followed by the rich nuttiness of various nuts. The milky and smooth sensation combined with the nuttiness evokes the feeling of eating cereal soaked in milk. After the nutty taste, there’s a damp woodiness, with subtle notes of chocolate and the sweetness of dates. |
| Финиш | 85 | F) Vanilla, Clove, Damp Wood, Dates, Chocolate The finish reveals the influence of the sherry cask. Vanilla gives way to the strong spice of clove, with a noticeable damp wood scent. The spiciness is accompanied by faint hints of dates and chocolate. |
Quick hit review. After tasting the Lustau Edition and the 12-year-old, this Redbreast finally ticks all the boxes. On the nose, lemon peel, ginger and pronounced spices mingle with beeswax, butter cookies and notes of digging in a flower box. Pears, honey and drying oak emerge on the palate, and there is a potpourri of floral and herbal flavors. Firm mouthfeel. The fresh and minty aftertaste subsides with apple pie, tangerines and rich tannins. A textbook Irish whiskey that has a lot to offer! RATING: 3.7/5.0 stars ≙ 85 pts → ABOVE AVERAGE [+]
I like it more than last time - less woody. Decent pot still Irish. Sherry, butterscotch, slightly fruity, oily pot still, vanilla, new wood.
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| Нос | 83 | Some sherry, a bit winey, lots of almonds, some damp wood, vanilla. Not that fruity. Some pot still oiliness. Chocolate, a little spice, quite woody. |
| Вкус | 84 | Initially light. Then some oloroso, maybe dark fruits but once again, it's not that fruity. Butterscotch, caramel, lots of vanilla, pot still oiliness. A bit of new wood and almonds. Some fruits emerge after a few sips. |
| Финиш | 84 | Lots of pot still oiliness now, followed by butterscotch and caramel. Red apples, cherries, cream, lots of vanilla. Some new wood but not too much. |
Awesome
Nice Irish whiskey, representative for a groqing category.
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| Нос | 85 | Red fruit, vanilla, honey |
| Вкус | 86 | Creamy mouthfeel, red berries, honey, cereal |
| Финиш | 85 | Medium-long fruity finish |
нос 85 · вкус 83 · финиш 83
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 89
Not very complex yet very pleasant and elegant. Another dram, please.
Character: malty, oily, spicy, earthy, parsley, otherwise rather mild, pot still spice.
A fruity, nutty creamy enjoyable malt. Three years on from the 12 yo it has smoothed out the sharp notes. A lovely light, sweet and unique Irish whiskey. Not as punchy flavour wise as the RB CS or Laustau, these are more to my tastes.
Probably the most versatile bottling in the Redbreast range. I already had batches in which the adhesive note was so intense that you could have typed blindly and "without guilty hesitation" on a bourbon. Then again there were bottlings, with the emphasis on dark and overripe berry notes. This one is a chameleon, offers a little bit of everything, even a hint of tropical fruits, which you can only find in colleagues who have matured for 21 years and longer. Highly recommended!
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| Нос | 90 | A mix of fresh blackberries and blueberries on the one hand and dried plums on the other, overripe grapes and raisins. A wonderful spice note that at first cannot be broken apart. Initially furniture polish or an adhesive note that may be reminiscent of bourbon. But that goes away. Tobacco, leather, almonds, dark chocolate, milk coffee. Now clove powder, bay leaves, nutmeg. Hazelnut crumbs. |
| Вкус | 90 | Creamy and viscous, with sweet blackberry jam, wild berries, black cherries, plums. Fruit-stressed - and you can already guess the tropical fruits as they will appear on the 21yo! This was not the case with previous editions of the 15yo. Mild spice - and slowly a little melon actually creeps forward. Dry wood, malt, sugar beet syrup, caramel. |
| Финиш | 89 | Medium to long, chocolatey, (almost fresh) fruity. Coffee beans and caramel pudding, cinnamon & coriander, marzipan. |
Always happy in the glass
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| Нос | 86 | Creamy and spicy, bourbon notes, apricots and yellow raisins |
| Вкус | 88 | Spicy, nutty, dry and fruit yogurt |
| Финиш | 86 | Spicy, ginger |
Far too much wood, but okay.
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| Нос | 83 | Shortbread, wet wood, almonds, vanilla, milk chocolate, a little honey, and hints of fruit. Too much wood. |
| Вкус | 82 | Too much vanilla, but some fresh juicy fruits show themselves... as well as the wood. |
| Финиш | 81 | Astringent - cardboard, wood, vanilla, some spice. Very subtle fruits, but this grows slightly. Reminds me of over-oaked grain whiskey. |
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| Нос | 86 | |
| Вкус | 86 | |
| Финиш | 84 | Unfortunately too much wood in the finish. |
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| Нос | 85 | Green tea, spring onion, kiwi, cinnamon, caramel and flower garden |
| Вкус | 84 | Oranges, freshly cut basil, salt, lemon balm and oregano |
| Финиш | 85 | Ginger, strawberries, peppermint, dried apple, rosemary and walnuts |
Grassy, potstill spices, citrus fruits, honey, yellow fruits, caramel, herbs, pepper. Thin medium finish and the 46% abv is integrated allright.
The new illustrations of the entire Redbreast range reissue are by Irish illustrator Denise Nestor. They show the eponymous robin frozen in different stages of movement. If you place the individual bottlings in the order 12, Lustau, 12CS, 15 and 21 next to each other, you can follow a robin when starting ...
The spices and the slightly peppery aromas with the many exotic fruits go well together. The pot-still character comes through very nicely and doesn't look too barrel-heavy. Basically everything I like about a pot still whiskey.
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| Нос | 87 | The beginning in the nose is somehow slightly scratchy, but at the same time soft and gentle. That alternates nicely. But it is not really restless or out of round but a bit strong and rough. In addition, with a little time in the glass, I still have some spices such as nutmeg, rosemary, pepper and maybe some aniseed. A lot of fruit and sweetness are noticeable. Mainly exotic fruits are included. Peach, pineapple, mango and overripe banana. A little honey sweetness with vanilla / toffee emerge. Alcohol seems to be well integrated although I feel a slight sting every now and then. |
| Вкус | 86 | Nice, slightly peppery heat with a good portion of spice. Doesn't have an alcoholic effect, but I guess it has a higher alcohol content because of the spice and sharpness. In addition, there are again the exotic fruit notes. The sweetness of honey and vanilla are also still slightly noticeable. Again, spicy wood notes emerge. The spices are also discreetly there. Slightly metallic at the back. |
| Финиш | 85 | Medium-long finish, spicy and sweet, again slightly metallic, some chocolate with mango, |
Aroma Spicy, sweet, caramel, honey, plum Mixture of fresh blackberries and blueberries on the one hand and dried plums, raisins. taste Creamy, spicy, vanilla, little fruit, berries, honey, cherry finish Marriage long, spicy, sweet, nutty, chocolate
This whiskey has a very different profile from the rest of the range. A profile that is also quite woody and definitely not to my taste.
Great whiskey for the price, not very special but not bad either. Simply good.
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| Нос | 87 | Soft with lots of sweet fruit, such as apples, pears and bananas. Then vanilla, hazelnut and a hint of lime. |
| Вкус | 86 | Here again a very quiet and gentle start. It starts with a combination of green tea and vanilla, which continues towards soft honey, apples and a calm presence of citrus that breaks up the sweetness. This is then concluded with the softly bitter taste of (sherry) oak |
| Финиш | 86 | Medium long with little strength, but this makes the whiskey even softer and easier to drink. You taste a bit of dry sweetness from honey in combination with oak. |
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| Нос | 84 | nutty, milk chocolate, some spices |
| Вкус | 86 | fruit, orange, banana, slightly sweet, a bit of oak |
| Финиш | 85 | stings a little at the end and becomes slightly bitter and dry |
нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
New packaging will be available in July 2019 Made from a mash of malted and unmalted barley and then triple distilled in copper pot stills, Redbreast 15 is comprised exclusively of Pot Still whiskeys matured in the finest oak casks for no less than 15 years. A careful balance of first fill and refill casks accentuates the assorted spices within Redbreast’s characteristic full and complex flavour.
Classic Irish but only with the Irish advantages without the typical disadvantages
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| Нос | 90 | Dried apricot, strong vanilla pod |
| Вкус | 87 | Honey, butter, great yellow fruits |
| Финиш | 85 | Slightly acidic, medium length, slightly bitter |
Beautiful. A round thing. Aromatic, with a varied fruit spectrum and a fine, tart side, plus spicy and warming with a great full mouthfeel.
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| Нос | 89 | The first thing I notice is a note of bourbon glue. The Oloroso gets away with plenty of air (dried fruits, nuts). Nice wine fruity impression. First of all, berry fruits. New oak that has just been coated with a thin layer of varnish. Fresh branches. Brioche. Barley malt spread. In the second nose I have all kinds of candied fruits, also almost a waxy impression. Very fine leather, vanilla and a nice flavor. |
| Вкус | 90 | Full-bodied, malty, it lines the entire mouth. Perfect strength. Dates and prunes. Nice tart sherry wineiness and just a great aromatic flavor. I also find it a bit flowery. |
| Финиш | 89 | Fruity wine tart. Becomes chocolatey with roasted hazelnuts, with mango. Nice warming spiciness (turmeric, allspice). Tasty caramel finish from oak. Creamy and dry. |
complex, nice balance, well rounded, spicy, very honey-like, fruity tabacco - sherry influence. Very well shaped. It can be for someone a bit boring. Light body, like 12y, but more complex.
with water: no big change, I would leave the water out Conclusion: a bit nervous in the nose due to the peppery note, all the more relaxed in the mouth and in the finish, nice drinking whiskey
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| Нос | 83 | Vanilla, lots of spices, nice Potswtil character, the sherry barrels hardly come through, rosemary, a subtle hint of glue, some tropical fruits (passion fruit, mango, mandarine) and strong white pepper |
| Вкус | 86 | surprisingly light after the peppery nose, nice honey sweetness, fruity, subtle sherrynoen and a little nut |
| Финиш | 86 | medium length, honey, light sherry, fruity and floral notes, wood spices such as rosemary and nutmeg |
Fine whiskey, it leaves feathers in the finish. A little more alcohol by volume would do it a lot of good. So it remains a sample for now - 08.05.2024
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| Нос | 86 | Fine, mild nose, roasted hazelnut, banana, raisins, creamy |
| Вкус | 87 | Sweet, malty, roasted hazelnut, white pepper, oak spice, oily, raisin |
| Финиш | 84 | Medium length, raisins, oak spice, ends bitter |
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
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Another great 15-year-old Readbreast (2019). Even more berries compared to older versions. Concerning price/performance ratio: 9/10
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
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| Нос | 85 | meadow and forest, flowers, blackberries, wood, wood varnish, sawdust, vanilla, honey, chocolate, raisins |
| Вкус | 87 | fresh, sweet, plum and chocolate jam, blackberries, dark fruit, caramel, vanilla, honey, latte, wood, resin, a bit of tobacco |
| Финиш | 84 | medium, coffee, chocolate, dark fruit, wood |
This whiskey profile is already one step closer in the line to such an unattainable ideal as RedBreast 27-yo! 22 23 21 21
nice soft dram
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| Нос | 87 | Bananas, berries, herbs, nuts, plums, chocolate, toffee |
| Вкус | 85 | Toffee, banana, chocolate, nuts, cookies, vanilla, pepper |
| Финиш | 85 | Banana, chocolate, malty, cinnamon, pepper, mint |
About time to venture outside of my trusty Scotch. I’ve had the Redbreast 12 before, and this seemed like a safe bet. Sure enough, I like this. It’s spicy, creamy, but also strangely green character is a refreshing addition to my dominantly Scotch shelf. I would’ve never come up with parsley as a tasting note, but priming is a thing, and now I can’t untaste it :D
Anyhoo, good stuff, will gladly finish the bottle, and look out for other good Midleton bottles.
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| Нос | 86 | Unripe white fruits, vanilla, caramel, roasted nuts, spices - clove, cinnamon, herbal liquorice, oak. |
| Вкус | 86 | Vanilla, caramel, chocolate, white fruits, pepper, nuts, leafy stalks, indeed parsley. |
| Финиш | 85 | Medium finish, sweet and buttery with some pepper and other spices. |
Golden color. Oily texture.
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| Нос | 86 | Orchard fruit. Red apples. Yellow apples. Yellow fruit. Peaches. A hint of citrus. Bananas. More and more banana. Dried apples. After a while, the caramel emerged. A hint of toffee. Hazelnuts. Nougat. On the second nose, more caramel and vanilla. A lot of vanilla. |
| Вкус | 85 | Fruity. Red apples. Yellow apples. A touch of citrus. Oranges. Grapefruit. A touch of oak. Just a slight oiliness. A hint of caramel. More oak. Walnut. A pinch of spice. Black pepper. Oak. The second sip is better. |
| Финиш | 86 | A touch of fruit upfront. Oak. Walnut. Spices. Cinnamon. Ginger. Lots of spice, but in a pleasant way. Tobacco. Dark chocolate. Fairly long finish. |
Tasted on 13.02.2023. as part of 5-dram vertical: 1. Redbreast 12 - WB134077 2. Redbreast 12 Cask Strength - WB139113 3. Redbreast 15 - WB134080 4. Redbreast 21 - WB195242 5. Redbreast 27 - WB175654 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Nose: Chocolate, meadow, dried fruits, oak wood, berries, red pepper Taste: Sherry, cooked fruits, oak wood, spices, dark chocolate, plums
Nice whiskey. I prefer the 12 CS.
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 86
Simple, but good. Sweetness from unrefined sugar forms the backbone, accompanied by pleasant oak influence and a touch of fruitiness.
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| Нос | 86 | Considering the ABV and age, alcohol prickle is fairly noticeable. Tart yellow apples reminiscent of apple cider vinegar lead the nose, followed by bright green grapes evocative of Cognac from the Grande Champagne region, alongside butterscotch candy sweetness. There is a peculiar acetone note—not as pronounced as in bourbon—along with varnished wood. Soft dairy notes such as pastry cream and milk caramel emerge, supported by sweetness from raisins and mixed-flower honey. Hints of wet wood and mushrooms suggest a light touch of rancio. |
| Вкус | 87 | The body is medium, with alcohol presence feeling quite assertive relative to its strength and age. There is an abundance of soft sweetness from unrefined sugar, mixed-flower honey, and caramel. Raisins and fully ripened sweet figs appear, joined by straightforward oak, candied ginger, and a touch of yellow apple. As it is rolled around the mouth, unrefined sugar and caramel dominate, accented lightly by candied ginger, with dry wood stretching through the palate. The flavour profile is not complex—almost simple at first glance—but despite the noticeable alcohol heat and ginger-like spiciness, the sweetness remains firmly anchored at the core, making it highly drinkable. It may not be moving or profound, but within the category of whiskey, it stands at the far end of “simple but good.” |
| Финиш | 86 | On the retronasal finish, unrefined sugar and caramel dominate, followed by vanilla, varnished wood, and a touch of ginger, with raisins briefly lingering. On the palate, the sweetness of unrefined sugar is strong and commanding, supported by caramel, a hint of yellow apple, and the sweet note of puffed rice. A light dry-wood character lingers for quite some time. |
A very enjoyable pot still. Redbreast is already my favorite midleton. Although it mostly creates a balanced impression, it unfortunately feels a little underpowered at some points on the palate. The characteristic grassy note of the pot still is almost only noticeable in the finish. Nevertheless, it's a pleasant whiskey to drink. Price-performance ratio: Good, Medium-good. Would I repurchase it?: I think it would be good to put it on the shelf at the lower end of its price range.
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| Нос | 86 | Quite pear-like, caramelized praline. A little green apple peel. That's the freshness. A toasty side, a little dried coconut. Lots of vanilla. A little cocoa powder. A pastry-like fritter. Plenty of powdered sugar. Yellow fruit jams; apricot and kumquat are the first ones that come to mind. A salep-like side, cinnamon. The spiciness is very subtle. Fresh apricots. A spice that unfolds over time; cumin seeds and a little red pepper flakes. A little rye bread crust. Quite enjoyable, quite intense. Beyond my expectations. |
| Вкус | 84 | The intensity drops suddenly on the palate. Low body. Plenty of stonefruit. Florality. Green apple and yellow pear, with their peels. Spices are a little more pronounced, black pepper and cinnamon with oak spice. Elderflower. A little shallow. Caramel in the background again. Lightly toasted bread. Coconut chips again. Orange candy. A slight disappointment after the nose. |
| Финиш | 85 | More malty and coconut-like in the finish. Porridge. Apricot jam. A slight grassy note emerges at the end. Very toasty. It regains its tempo here after the palate. Plenty of vanilla and cream. Intensity slightly above average. And a finish of a length that could be described as slightly below average. Sufficiently complex and enjoyable. No flaws. Good. |
After several inconclusive tastings spread over 6 months I decided to give it one last chance to brighten up this sad forced confinement ... Well, I have to say that the more I drink it, the more I wonder where the heck went the know-how and quality that characterized the old version. The Redbreasts are on the downward slope and this is a big mess. No complexity, even the 46 degrees can not hide the shortcomings of this product which is very (too) marked by bourbon and which leaves no space for the fruitiness typical of Redbreast of yesteryear. Only point that saves appearances: alcohol is well integrated.
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| Нос | 75 | Vanilla, new invasive wood, macro currant (looking carefully ...) |
| Вкус | 82 | Thin body, Vanilla, caramel, hazelnuts, a light dash of red fruits |
| Финиш | 82 | Long, buttered new wood, toffee and a discreet hint of orange (juice) |
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 85
N : Rather light. Meringue, bitter orange, licorice. Touch of timut pepper and cinnamon. Chlorine too. With time I get more bitter cocoa notes, but it's overall still shy. Blind, I'd guess this is under 10 years old. M : All-in on bitter oranges. A light maltiness. Pikes of alcohol. Medium texture. F : Strong, short and bitter. What I can tell from the other reviews, both from this one and the 12-year-old cask strength which also disappointed me, is that the batches are very inconsistent. This was a rather light and very bitter tasting. It reminds some weaker Waterford, but at least they are 3 years old. 3/10
нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
нос 91 · вкус 89 · финиш 87
Resistance The last time I put the Redbreast 2015 on the lips, dates back to 2010. Today the same whiskey is in the glass, but admittedly from a more recent bottling, namely 2019. The nose is a panoply of apples. Really, you can discover different species, but the dominant species is the Granny Smith. Some pepper and cinnamon on top and we have the essence. In the background some caramel and vanilla and a relatively firm spiciness (as I can actually expect from pot still). It is nice and creamy on the tongue (and in that sense a big step up from the 12-year-old) and in addition to the fruit and caramel, I get a lot of honey and a cartload of spices here. Nutmeg, hint of cloves but especially a lot of pepper. And it works. Delicious whiskey. In the finish it becomes drier, but it remains sufficiently juicy and fruity to resist the tannin. This is a really good Irish whiskey. And worth its price tag from 90 to 100 EUR. Thanks again, Benny!
нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
A really beautiful and extremely fruity dessert bottling that looks great in the glass both in summer and winter.
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| Нос | 89 | A very nice sweet and full nose with lush fruit notes that also drift towards the tropical direction. Vanilla, honey, dried figs and apricots, hazelnut nougat cream, soft citrus notes, candied pineapple, honeydew melon, peach wine gum, light leather, fresh pastries, pickled plums, passion fruit cream, marzipan, ginger, white pepper, lemon balm, oak spice. |
| Вкус | 87 | It flows tinglingly into the mouth. There, it's beautifully creamy and slightly peppery. Here, the sweeter notes are joined by more sour fruity notes. Everything remains well balanced, though. Vanilla, grapefruit, hazelnut nougat cream, passion fruit, dried mango strips, lime zest, blood oranges, raspberries, black pepper, a hint of mint, mineral-salty notes, dried peaches, prunes, oak spice. |
| Финиш | 87 | Medium-length, creamy finish, slightly dry. Vanilla, passion fruit and hazelnut nougat cream, coconut, dried pineapple, candied grapefruit, cappuccino, oak spice. |
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| Нос | 85 | A mineral-driven nose. Light notes of pepper and dried fruit come through. |
| Вкус | 84 | A very smooth palate. It almost exactly mirrors the nose. |
| Финиш | 84 | A short and quite light finish. It leaves notes of vanilla, honey, and flowers on the palate. |
Certainly not a bad redbreast. However, if I want more elegance and depth, I prefer the 21er. If I want more strength, then the 12er CS is my choice. So the 15 is not as interesting for me as the other two colleagues.
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
Soft, gentle, mellow, even refreshing at times but with a pepper quality that pervades the taste and finish. I’m thankful to have tried and enjoyed this as it is the definitive Irish single pot still whiskey. A total education.
Dense, caramel, vanilla, shortbread cookie, milk chocolate, red berries, oak and light spice.
A solid, worth every cent bottling.
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| Нос | 88 | Nice dark-gold appearance, but it is not its natural colour. Yet, a blend of bourbon casks with some sherry casks should look exactly like this one. Most probably were refill sherry casks. Quite oily on the glass, persistent medium legs. Nice smell, too. Here the sherry influence is present |
| Вкус | 89 | The 46% feels stronger. This was the first thought will having the first sip from the first glass from my first bottle of Redbreast 15. Bottled in 06.02.2025, bought few days ago for 71 Euro. The sherry influence is rather weak. It tastes more like a good classic bourbon cask |
| Финиш | 88 | Medium-2-long finish. Again, more like a 55% feeling on the tongue. |
Good one, still prefer the 12 though.
нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
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| Нос | 86 | Warm, aromatic, and inviting. Fruity notes, freshly baked raisin bread, oak, delicate spices (especially vanilla), and a hint of grass in the background. Beautifully composed! With water: fragrant, dried fruit, apple sheet cake, oak, spices and delicate floral notes. |
| Вкус | 83 | Complex, fruit salad, oak, subtle spices and berry notes. With water: more vibrant, spicy notes of ginger, allspice and pepper, oak and powerful sherry. |
| Финиш | 83 | Long, dry oak, sherry, berry notes and dried fruit |
Room temperature when drinking: 17 ℃ Viewing Eyes: golden yellow Smell Nose: At first it was fresh walnuts, green apples, pears, yeast dough, aloe yogurt. In the middle, the milky aroma of figs appears, similar to that of Atixian's fig perfume, with a large white rabbit toffee and daisies. It is amazing, with the lemon scent of mountain pepper and the scent of fresh pepper, the layers are clear and varied. Taste Palate: a little water, maybe just drink 12CS. Low sweetness, white rabbit toffee, milk flakes, fresh milk, apple pie, banana cake, butter shortening, cinnamon cardamom and other wooden spices Finishing Finish: Medium, pepper, tap water, Malan head, unsweetened fruit, and a hint of crispy corner == Body: Medium, medium-fat, thick, with tannin, less bitter base Nose: 88/100 Palate: 87/100 Finish: 86/100 Body: 87/100 Overall: 87/100 Overall: It smells good, but it doesn't appeal to me enough.
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
I thought this would be an upgraded version of 12yo, but it's actually another way of saying it. It adds some berry tartness and spice spiciness, and boosts the alcohol for a fuller, fuller flavor, and it's all about invigorating. 12yo and 15yo happen to be as expressed by their respective patterns, 12yo is a very cute and mellow Redbreast standing quietly. 15yo is a Redbreast full of strength and self-confidence who is flying with strong wings. This bottle actually stands out and is definitely an excellent whiskey. The stronger scent and the longer finish give him a more distinct personality, a great piece. [2022.2.6] While the remaining liquid of 12yo gradually loses its fragrance, this bottle of 15yo still retains its strong fragrance. It seems that 12yo must be consumed as soon as possible within 2 months of opening the bottle, but 15yo apparently has no such troubles. 46%abv perfected its duty to guard this good taste. The taste score is 90 points, and the price does not affect the score.
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| Нос | 92 | The experience here was more than 12yo and it was very nice. Start with sweet and sour berries, Brie cheese, freshly baked bread, vanilla, oak, and some spicy pepper, honey. The way of expression is obviously different from 12yo, and the stimulation of alcohol is slightly highlighted, but this does not affect its beauty. |
| Вкус | 92 | The 46% ABV allows it to express more intense aromas of cheese, honey and barley, and a touch of spiciness in the complex aroma, perhaps this is the characteristic of pot still. The smell of oak is almost gone, replaced by sweet vanilla, caramel, etc. The overall taste is very strong, but it also brings some alcohol stimulation and pepper-like spiciness. It is not as light and smooth as 12yo. . |
| Финиш | 92 | The finish is sweet cream, fruit, honey, and more pepper than before, and it's long and rich enough to leave you wanting. |
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