Redbreast 12 Year Old Irish Whiskey 70cl

Big comfort, real character, and layers for days, this is one of those bottles that makes Irish whiskey feel like a whole new category.

It’s aged 12 years in Ireland, and that extra time in cask shows up as rich, rounded flavour, not loud heat. The vibe is orchard fruit and baking spice up front, then a deeper, nuttier, oakier core that keeps unfolding as you sip. If you like whisky that gives you something new on every pass, you’re in the right place.

What makes it special is the pot still style (a classic Irish approach that blends malted and unmalted barley, then distills it in pot stills). Translation: you get a creamy, full texture and a signature mix of fruit, spice, and toasted grain that feels more “three-dimensional” than a lot of lighter Irish pours.

• Nose: Baked apple, pear, honey, vanilla, toasted oak, a little cinnamon and clove.
• Taste: Creamy mouthfeel with juicy orchard fruit, toffee, roasted nuts, warming ginger spice, and steady oak.
• Finish: Long and cosy, with lingering spice, nutty notes, and a gentle oak dryness that keeps it tidy.

Why it earns shelf space, it works whether you’re just getting into Irish Whiskey or you’ve already got opinions. It’s friendly enough to pour for anyone, but interesting enough to keep the whisky nerd in your group quiet for a minute (rare).

This is also a great “reference bottle” for your home bar. When someone asks what Irish whiskey tastes like at its best, this is the kind of pour that answers the question without a lecture.

And yes, it plays nicely in classic whiskey cocktails when you want the drink to taste like whiskey, not just sugar and citrus, but it’s at its best when you’re paying attention to the layers.

Fun Fact: This style is called Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, and it’s a uniquely Irish category that grew from historical Irish distilling and still has a serious cult following today.