I live in Canada and everything is super-expensive here. I bought this for $118 CAD (plus tax lol). To me, even though I paid an 'arm and a leg' for this whiskey, it's absolutely the best! I'm not exaggerating, this is the best Irish whiskey I've ever tried. Loving every little sip. I have to savor it too, as it's in very short supply where I am. Amazing Irish whiskey. I feel like a king drinking this, haha. Great review, keep it up!
I just got the standard bottle and I love that I'm getting a moderate mix of bourbon and scotch characteristics. I found the boldness of bourbon oak mixed with the dry fruitiness of sherry scotch. I found a hint of maltiness on the nose and a hint of sweet bread or cereal on the palate as well. It just became one of my favorites.
been looking at this in the store but hesitated because at the time i did not even try the regular one. Now that i have had it and seeing this tells me i MUST pick it up..
Awesome review as always!!! I was looking for you on the live stream last night looked like everyone was there but you hahaha! I also wanted to thank you. I tried green spot and liked it. But the kicker was I bought a bottle of Connemara and I love it! I think I like the peat. Which is a big step for me😂 thank you so much Bill! I look forward to all your videos. Also you and the family take care during this difficult time. Thanks again!!!
Sorry to let you down Archie yeah I got the invite but I ended up having to work really late last night I don't think I was done to about 10:30 my time
Whiskey D, I just got this today and I’m so excited to try it out this weekend. I plan to watch your video again when I crack it open. RB12 is one of my all time favorites. I’m hoping this one lives up to all the praise it gets.
Enjoying my very first Redbreast whiskey. Oddly, I thought I'd start with the cask strength first. It appears to offer more of a well-rounded punch than my favorite Yellow Spot for Irish Whisky's . Very fruity, minus the floral notes I find in Y.S. Especially as a tad bit of water opens up the nose in with a long and lingering finish I haven't experienced in other Irish Whiskey's. Great succinct and sport on analysis. Thank you
@@ShawnTylerMusic I'm pleased with my choice. I find the cask strength promises a lengthier experience of enjoyment. I have yet to try the 12 or 15yr.😎
Excellent whiskey had it today. I would say it is the best I have ever had. Packs such a powerful punch but is subtle. The heat coming back up is akin to an Irish poitin (illegal Irish drink/moonshine) My next big buy will be the 21.
Bill, thanks for the review. Just received my first bottle and it was from on-line order. Was surprised to see the box was dark, almost black given it is always in the red box on the shelf like the standard 12 year. But it is the B2 / 19 bottling at 55.8% ABV. Since I enjoy the 12 year so much, looking forward to this CS. Cheers!!
I don't know if Super King Grocery Stores are in San Diego but if they do grab this Redbreast 12 CS for $59.99. I got the B2/19 and they had the 2020 but I hear they are not as good.
I know whiskey prices vary greatly by region, but compared to other whiskeys available to you, is the price inexpensive, moderate, or get a second mortgage on your house?
I'm not a big fan of Irish whiskey, but I like Redbreast, especially the Cask Strength. It's excellent. My bottle has "12 Years" on it, so we probably have different years (mine is also 56.2%, not 55.8%). I'm glad I don't taste banana, which is one of my least favorite tastes in whiskeys.
Your enthusiasm for this one is obvious and infectious... oops probably a bad choice of words during our lock-down. For only $10 more than the 12 this seems like a bargain. Is the Lustau worth the extra $?
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RB12 CS has been one of my favorites for years now, I blame it on Rex of course. :P
I live in Canada and everything is super-expensive here. I bought this for $118 CAD (plus tax lol). To me, even though I paid an 'arm and a leg' for this whiskey, it's absolutely the best! I'm not exaggerating, this is the best Irish whiskey I've ever tried. Loving every little sip. I have to savor it too, as it's in very short supply where I am. Amazing Irish whiskey. I feel like a king drinking this, haha.
Great review, keep it up!
Yea, Canada is so hard to figure out... they really want you to buy Canadian whiskies and they aren't shy about it!
A truly fantastic whiskey! Your smile throughout the review said it all really. Cheers Bill.
Maybe I'll have to grab some of this for the quarantine!
There are definitely going to be some new whiskeys that I try due to this quarantine. Whiskey-on my brother
One of my absolute favorites! Redbreast in general is great but love the cask strength, looking forward trying the rest of their offerings for sure
I just got the standard bottle and I love that I'm getting a moderate mix of bourbon and scotch characteristics. I found the boldness of bourbon oak mixed with the dry fruitiness of sherry scotch. I found a hint of maltiness on the nose and a hint of sweet bread or cereal on the palate as well. It just became one of my favorites.
been looking at this in the store but hesitated because at the time i did not even try the regular one. Now that i have had it and seeing this tells me i MUST pick it up..
Erik Evenson i’m definitely standing in the same spot. I need to try that original just so I can get a base point.
Awesome review as always!!!
I was looking for you on the live stream last night looked like everyone was there but you hahaha! I also wanted to thank you. I tried green spot and liked it. But the kicker was I bought a bottle of Connemara and I love it! I think I like the peat. Which is a big step for me😂 thank you so much Bill! I look forward to all your videos. Also you and the family take care during this difficult time. Thanks again!!!
Sorry to let you down Archie yeah I got the invite but I ended up having to work really late last night I don't think I was done to about 10:30 my time
Whiskey D, I just got this today and I’m so excited to try it out this weekend. I plan to watch your video again when I crack it open. RB12 is one of my all time favorites. I’m hoping this one lives up to all the praise it gets.
Oh man you're gonna love it!
Like or Dislike: Like. "To me I taste it. And that's all that matters." My approach exactly, and why I appreciate your tasting notes.
Enjoying my very first Redbreast whiskey. Oddly, I thought I'd start with the cask strength first. It appears to offer more of a well-rounded punch than my favorite Yellow Spot for Irish Whisky's . Very fruity, minus the floral notes I find in Y.S. Especially as a tad bit of water opens up the nose in with a long and lingering finish I haven't experienced in other Irish Whiskey's. Great succinct and sport on analysis. Thank you
Haven’t had RB 12 yet, but thinking about starting with the cask strength too. You recommend doing that cask strength first?
@@ShawnTylerMusic I'm pleased with my choice. I find the cask strength promises a lengthier experience of enjoyment. I have yet to try the 12 or 15yr.😎
thank you for review, must try drum
Mine arrived yesterday, really looking fwd to try it tonight!
Great review. You convinced me...I'm going to have to buy 1.
Cheers
Still, years later, it's one of my favorites
@@TheWhiskeyDictionary
Good to hear because
I just ordered 1 and my first bottle of JDSBBP .
I'm excited.
You always give great advice.
Cheers
@@garylethbridge6220 I'm excited for you
Just bought this tonight. Hope it is good.
It's amazing
@@TheWhiskeyDictionary sipping now. It is..
The problem with Redbreast 12 is how fast it disappears...
Off the store shelf or out of your individual bottle? 😆
@@waynemontpetit8181 Both... I got this one online. There ain't none available on local shelves.
@@foodquig NC ABC just started carrying this so I'm pretty excited
Another new one for me Bill-Thanks again 🥃👍
Great review! Thank you!
Excellent whiskey had it today. I would say it is the best I have ever had. Packs such a powerful punch but is subtle. The heat coming back up is akin to an Irish poitin (illegal Irish drink/moonshine)
My next big buy will be the 21.
Ooo. Id love to try the 21. Sounds delicious from what I've heard
Bill, thanks for the review. Just received my first bottle and it was from on-line order. Was surprised to see the box was dark, almost black given it is always in the red box on the shelf like the standard 12 year. But it is the B2 / 19 bottling at 55.8% ABV. Since I enjoy the 12 year so much, looking forward to this CS. Cheers!!
How was it? I'm thinking of getting a B2/19 as well.
I finished this bottle off on saint patty's day and really enjoyed it, I see here they changed the label thought since I got it.
Yup, this label is pretty new
Great!
I would love to try this but i am a bourbon guy and would hate to be stuck with a bottle of something I do not drink.
I've got Batch B1/22 at 58.1% and it is spec-tac-u-larrrrr!
Great video as always. How much water should I put if I want to open it up? Thanks :)
Only 3 drops or so
I really like this one, but mine older release b/c it’s 56.2%. Also I paid only $56 for bottle. Cheers Bill!
me too , got quite a punch eh
Love the channel, keep up the consistent uploads and ill keep watching.
Thanks! Will do!
Great video. I love that whiskey. Have you compared that new rb12 cs to the old one by chance?
I have not. I think it's just a new label, isnt it?
@@TheWhiskeyDictionary it is a different proof by about 4 points
I don't know if Super King Grocery Stores are in San Diego but if they do grab this Redbreast 12 CS for $59.99. I got the B2/19 and they had the 2020 but I hear they are not as good.
I 2nd that. I just love this whiskey 😏
A CS version of the 21 would cost around $300. Sigh ! Maybe they'll let me sniff the cork.
That may be worth it
Best whiskey in the world at its price point.
I'm not sure whether to buy this or not, it's £91 or $111. Is it worth it at that price? It's almost twice the price as the regular 12 YO 40%.
It's delicious, but not worth $110
I also taste and smell the copper it’s definitely a thing! Lol
I know whiskey prices vary greatly by region, but compared to other whiskeys available to you, is the price inexpensive, moderate, or get a second mortgage on your house?
It's I think $80 where I am which compared to the redbreast is about $20 more I'd say it's on the range of a nicer scotch
The Whiskey Dic I was just wondering the same question. Thank you for answering it
I bought a bottle of this and it smelled and tasted peanut butter... strange i thought. Did I get a bad batch?
Not if you like Peanut Butter!
This stuff has an evaporation problem or something. I barely get the bottle open and its all gone
Right? My bottle had the same problem!
I'm not a big fan of Irish whiskey, but I like Redbreast, especially the Cask Strength. It's excellent. My bottle has "12 Years" on it, so we probably have different years (mine is also 56.2%, not 55.8%). I'm glad I don't taste banana, which is one of my least favorite tastes in whiskeys.
Your enthusiasm for this one is obvious and infectious... oops probably a bad choice of words during our lock-down. For only $10 more than the 12 this seems like a bargain. Is the Lustau worth the extra $?
I have only tried the Lustau during a tasting. I have not been able to really evaluate it. I'll let you know+
How much?
About 75 in MA