I found your channel several years ago due to your brother mentioning you. I have watched you off and on over the years. I don't know much about whiskey and just got some Redbreast 12 yo single pot whiskey for Christmas. I am a Jack Daniels/Jim Beam kind of guy. I didn't know I liked Irish Whiskey but it is quite good. As soon as I saw the bottle, I knew I had to check your channel to see if you had done a review for Redbreast. THANK YOU!
RB12 is a wonderful dram for sure but my favorite of the available Pot Still Whiskeys is the Powers John's Lane 12. I believe the Powers uses the "heavier" of the available styles of Pot Still from Middleton.
It's funny, I recall you mourning the Beam takeover of the Cooley distillery only 4 or 5 years ago as it was the last independent distillery in Ireland, but it's spurred on the opening of around 17 distilleries since then, with another 20 in planning. Most of these distilleries will be producing Pot Still. Teeling just release theirs last month. The next 10 to 15 years will be very exciting for Irish Whiskey.
@@fredlabosch5164 Mostly in press releases.I can't really offer you one source for the lot but I do watch developments in the Irish industry very keenly, and most of them are producing Pot Still and of course Single Malts. Dingle and Teeling have just released their versions this year.
@@adammartin7007 Dingle and Teeling are the ones that I heard of as well. What do you think about their price tags, I mean, I have not yet spotted any official ones since I have only encountered the pot still varieties of them at online auction specialists, but... Do you think they're testing the market before they release the stuff for public shelves?
So far the reference to pot still is a bit optimistic The only small distillery selling it is Teeling and even they are only on their first batch Dingle had a tiny release but it sold out in no time Maybe in a few years ?
Awesome stuff! Ralfy was one of the inspirations for us starting our own channel. We reviewed this one 2 months ago, it's so good! I'll say it's my favorite of the easily attainable Irish Whiskeys. The Cask Strength is just delicious.
The cask strength is so close in price to the standard 80 proof bottling by me in the Chicago area (only $5-$10 difference) that it's a no-brainer to get the cask strength. So much more flavorful. This cask strength Redbreast is one I really feel benefits from a wee bit of water. More so than any other whisk(e)y I have had. Really allows the complex flavors to shine.
Greetings Mr Ralfy, I was going to buy this whiskey and did a search in your channel, and luckily, you had it reviewed, so I placed the order as a Father's Day present for myself 😂. It is always great to watch your older reviews. You seem less serious, I guess you have had enoigh of whisky industry these days. Take care.
Just purchase this about a week ago,now looking very forward to having a dram later. Have had the 12 year old and found it to be very good for a young Whiskey.
What a gem of a video: 2011 was the time RB12 was 40 $cad (~~ 18ukp) in Canada. . . Fast forward (FF) to 2022 : 80 $cad (~~ 45ukp) ! ! how time had changed. At least the nectar is "better" . . .
Just picked up the 56% 12 year for an occasion in July. Clearly an ace in the hole. Having had 15 and regular 12 it’s a wonder these don’t disappear as soon as they show up here in the states or anywhere else.
Is there a different in quality with the new version of Redbreast 12 / 58.1% and the older version with 58.2 % because the older I can't buy in the Netherlands.
There is also a touch, just a touch, of anise, toasted maple leaves, fried tumeric, squash peel, pineapple (the core), and a hint of Swedish fish (the candy) on the finish.
This will be my next acquisition. I haven't had the standard 12 year but I don't really care to start there. Irish whiskey is my favorite, with distinct single malt Scotches being my second, if it weren't for price disparity otherwise it would be equal. Pot still whiskey will always hold a special place in my heart (even the blends). If it weren't for a friend giving me a single malt scotch that rocked my world, I wouldn't even have known what my favorite spirit is, because my first two experiences had corn alcohol in them which I cannot stand, and subsequently had me avoiding whiskey for 20 years. I also cannot stand peat. I wish I had a broader palette so that I could enjoy the flavors others are able to, but whatever. At least my preferences are readily available within my budget so I shouldn't complain.
I am headed to Phnom Penh to pick this up in next few days..My shop owner is saving it for me.. This is 2022..He probably has been sitting on this 3+ years for sure...
Oh yeah. Redbreast 12 is highly recommended by most seasoned whiskey sippers bottomline, especially the Cask Strength version. I hugely recommend it myself, so buy every bottle you see.
wel Ralfy got my 1st botl of Port Charlotte. took long enuf but wow its real nice. a litl Ardbegy w/a tad of Laphraoig goin on. & 100° is nuttin 2 sneez @ !! thnku 4 tht revu kind sir.
I have a bottle of the standard 40% Redbreast 12 year that I have been really enjoying. Now with this review I have no choice but to pick up this bottle of Cask Strength! I thought the standard was in the 89-90 range so maybe this one should be 92-93 but I understand ratings can vary a bit. Thanks Ralfy for another great review!
Ralfy I’ve been wanting a bottle of this redbreast 12 for a while. Do you still rate the standard strength bottle highly or is the cask strength worth twice the price?
hes never went to the glass as many times with this than any other. lol he sold me a bottle. redbreast is what he said. its very good. i have a few nice bottles i look to in the cabinet but i just keep grabbing redbreast.
As usual a highly informative review Ralfy. I have tried both the Cask strength and the standard bottling. Sad to say - in this instance I can't agree with your evaluation. I just don't get Irish whiskey.. No matter how often I try it. I find I have to stick with Scotch in all of it's various manifestations. No hardship I might add.
This Whiskey , it's maybe one of the best in the world ( actually ) ... I don't realy understand the note of 90% ?? From your point of view ... does it exist one whisky approaching the 100% ?
I just bought the 40% of this and I really like it, but it's also surprisingly spicy. My tongue is left burning a little in places as if I've just bitten into some mild chili pepper..
Weirdly enough the lower proof version of this whisky is harsher this version has a crazy good mouth feel. Most would say it is very smooth, i dont like that term as to me it sounds like its weak, this is no weak whisky but boy is it good in the mouth. First time i tried it i fell in love sadly i went to order it again thinking i was getting the same one turns out redbreast does 2 versions of this whisky they have a sherry finish version and a french oak version i sadly got the french oak version the second time which is also very good but doesnt have that great mouth feel and richness of this one.
Deciding between an American Rye and an Irish to add to my spirits (which is 90% Scotch at the moment). You're making a good case for Irish with this one.
What is the meaning of this "between" of which you speak? 😁 Seriously, try one of each. Since the Irish will be spendy, try a cheap proven rye, i.e. Rittenhouse or Old Overholt BiB. Or one of the MGP: Ezra Brooks Rye, Rebel Yell Rye or Dickel Rye. Of course, can't go wrong with Wild Turkey or Woodford. Or Lot no. 40 Canadian.
Have one opened just now, think it will be a mainstay on my shelf, its lovely stuff. Will need to get the higher proof stuff to compare though next time.
I have a single cask version of this!! A sherry cask from Master of Malt. V good though perhaps some of the pot still character is lost amid the sherry. Still, a VERY good sherry cask...
After having this, it is hard to go back to the regular 12, which is still really nice. If both the regular 12 and the cast strength were next to each other, I would always go this just because of the increased "richness" of the spirit. Cask strength expressions are just ruining standard expressions ;)
Hi Ralfy. It's that time of the year when Aldi release an old Whisky for a relatively affordable price. This year it's the Glen Marnoch 1988 at about £50. Last years releases got mixed reviews. I would be interested to know your views on this years release. I am tempted but would rather buy a younger malt that is a sure bet for that price. Is this one a gimmick or is there a decent level of value in respect to price and quality as well as age? In one respect I like that they are making an old Whisky accessible to the masses but £50 is still a sizeable outlay for a malt from an unknown source. Cheers!
@@thewhiskybothy lol fair enough. Popped into my local specialist retailer. They mentioned the Red Spot is on its way. I love the Green Spot. Looking forward to it! Cheers.
How to you guys get all these notes? I've just started my journey and at most pick up a general sweet and the occasional smokey taste. Is there a shit or video that I can reference?
Did not like it at all, had to finish the bottle because I paid around 75$ with tax in California. Could not get rid of harshness even after adding water and waiting up to 30 mins after poured.
Hi Ralfy, I'm not sure if you came across this since your review... but I thought you might appreciate it... www.whiskysite.nl/en/search/Redbreast+cask+strength/ Thank you for your videos, very much appreciated! Evan
Couldn’t agree more. This is delicious stuff. Best Irish whiskey I’ve had.
Damn right. My favorite whiskey period.
The best whisky I have drunk for the moment ... I can't describe how much I love it ... Thank you Ralfy !
I found your channel several years ago due to your brother mentioning you. I have watched you off and on over the years. I don't know much about whiskey and just got some Redbreast 12 yo single pot whiskey for Christmas. I am a Jack Daniels/Jim Beam kind of guy. I didn't know I liked Irish Whiskey but it is quite good. As soon as I saw the bottle, I knew I had to check your channel to see if you had done a review for Redbreast. THANK YOU!
RB12 is a wonderful dram for sure but my favorite of the available Pot Still Whiskeys is the Powers John's Lane 12. I believe the Powers uses the "heavier" of the available styles of Pot Still from Middleton.
It's funny, I recall you mourning the Beam takeover of the Cooley distillery only 4 or 5 years ago as it was the last independent distillery in Ireland, but it's spurred on the opening of around 17 distilleries since then, with another 20 in planning. Most of these distilleries will be producing Pot Still. Teeling just release theirs last month. The next 10 to 15 years will be very exciting for Irish Whiskey.
'Most of these distilleries will be producing Pot Still.'
Where did you get that information?
I'm just curious...
@@fredlabosch5164 Mostly in press releases.I can't really offer you one source for the lot but I do watch developments in the Irish industry very keenly, and most of them are producing Pot Still and of course Single Malts. Dingle and Teeling have just released their versions this year.
@@adammartin7007 Dingle and Teeling are the ones that I heard of as well.
What do you think about their price tags, I mean, I have not yet spotted any official ones since I have only encountered the pot still varieties of them at online auction specialists, but...
Do you think they're testing the market before they release the stuff for public shelves?
So far the reference to pot still is a bit optimistic The only small distillery selling it is Teeling and even they are only on their first batch Dingle had a tiny release but it sold out in no time Maybe in a few years ?
This whisky made our list of whiskies of the year!
I like a man who laughs at his own jokes and a man with Irish ancestry.
Love it! This was my first Redbreast, and I’m glad I went for the Cask Strength!
Awesome stuff! Ralfy was one of the inspirations for us starting our own channel. We reviewed this one 2 months ago, it's so good!
I'll say it's my favorite of the easily attainable Irish Whiskeys. The Cask Strength is just delicious.
The cask strength is so close in price to the standard 80 proof bottling by me in the Chicago area (only $5-$10 difference) that it's a no-brainer to get the cask strength. So much more flavorful. This cask strength Redbreast is one I really feel benefits from a wee bit of water. More so than any other whisk(e)y I have had. Really allows the complex flavors to shine.
Greetings Mr Ralfy, I was going to buy this whiskey and did a search in your channel, and luckily, you had it reviewed, so I placed the order as a Father's Day present for myself 😂. It is always great to watch your older reviews. You seem less serious, I guess you have had enoigh of whisky industry these days. Take care.
youre bringing tears to my eyes. both arms are windmilling behind my back to buy a bottle. you rascal ralfy!
Just purchase this about a week ago,now looking very forward to having a dram later.
Have had the 12 year old and found it to be very good for a young Whiskey.
Love it - a bit strong but very good. Bought some a couple weeks ago and most of it is already gone.
I rarely drink Irish whiskey but I love Red Breast 12!
Wonderful review. This is exactly why I never miss a Monday here. Thank you Ralfy.
It turns out I was able to find this same batch..B1-17..58.2%..
Lucky me in 2022...
cheers malt mates..
What a gem of a video: 2011 was the time RB12 was 40 $cad (~~ 18ukp) in Canada. . . Fast forward (FF) to 2022 : 80 $cad (~~ 45ukp) ! ! how time had changed. At least the nectar is "better" . . .
Just picked up the 56% 12 year for an occasion in July. Clearly an ace in the hole. Having had 15 and regular 12 it’s a wonder these don’t disappear as soon as they show up here in the states or anywhere else.
Is there a different in quality with the new version of Redbreast 12 / 58.1% and the older version with 58.2 % because the older I can't buy in the Netherlands.
just bought it on amazon for Christmas day
Ralfy do you think there should be a real peated Irish whiskey? Connemara uses malt from Scotland.
My Buddy bought me a bottle of this. One of the best Whiskies I’ve ever had. But good Lord, 112 proof. Definitely a baby sipper.
There is also a touch, just a touch, of anise, toasted maple leaves, fried tumeric, squash peel, pineapple (the core), and a hint of Swedish fish (the candy) on the finish.
This will be my next acquisition. I haven't had the standard 12 year but I don't really care to start there. Irish whiskey is my favorite, with distinct single malt Scotches being my second, if it weren't for price disparity otherwise it would be equal. Pot still whiskey will always hold a special place in my heart (even the blends). If it weren't for a friend giving me a single malt scotch that rocked my world, I wouldn't even have known what my favorite spirit is, because my first two experiences had corn alcohol in them which I cannot stand, and subsequently had me avoiding whiskey for 20 years. I also cannot stand peat. I wish I had a broader palette so that I could enjoy the flavors others are able to, but whatever. At least my preferences are readily available within my budget so I shouldn't complain.
I am headed to Phnom Penh to pick this up in next few days..My shop owner is saving it for me..
This is 2022..He probably has been sitting on this 3+ years for sure...
100% agree with you on the single cask , could be epic stuff
Both Whisky exchange and Master of Malt have had single casks. Not cheap mind...
Lovely stuff, standard redbreast 12 is an excellent everyday whiskey but this is another level...
Great to see a review of this, finally! Such a good whiskey :) What else do you recommend in a similar style?
Rallerboy888 Try Powers Johns Lane or Green Spot. Both exceptional Pot Still Irish whiskeys like Redbreast.
Only 90??? What Irish whiskey would get higher marks?
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Just saw your review 64(potato n wooden box to store cigars)can i replace wooden box woth a cardboard shoe box??
Just retried this last night. The Cask Strength is outstanding. How does this compare to Green Spot?
. . . similar but different, G'spot more 'bourbony'
Oh yeah. Redbreast 12 is highly recommended by most seasoned whiskey sippers bottomline, especially the Cask Strength version. I hugely recommend it myself, so buy every bottle you see.
Excellent Ralfy. Just have a bottle on my shelf... think I'll treat myself later to a dram (or whatever the Irish equivalent is)
I got the 15yo one. Expensive at a 100 Euro, but delightfully Oirish.
wel Ralfy got my 1st botl of Port Charlotte.
took long enuf but wow its real nice.
a litl Ardbegy w/a tad of Laphraoig goin on. & 100° is nuttin 2 sneez @ !! thnku 4 tht revu kind sir.
I have a bottle of the standard 40% Redbreast 12 year that I have been really enjoying. Now with this review I have no choice but to pick up this bottle of Cask Strength! I thought the standard was in the 89-90 range so maybe this one should be 92-93 but I understand ratings can vary a bit. Thanks Ralfy for another great review!
Pick up the Lustau version.
It's better than the cask strength.
@@eoinoconnell185 Its rated lower than the cask strength so maybe I need to buy both :) ...Thank you distiller.com/search
Good mark. I really need to try this. I hear nothing but great things.
Ralfy I’ve been wanting a bottle of this redbreast 12 for a while. Do you still rate the standard strength bottle highly or is the cask strength worth twice the price?
. . . yes and no, both are good in their own way.
@@thewhiskybothy Said like the politician you are not
hes never went to the glass as many times with this than any other. lol he sold me a bottle. redbreast is what he said. its very good. i have a few nice bottles i look to in the cabinet but i just keep grabbing redbreast.
As usual a highly informative review Ralfy. I have tried both the Cask strength and the standard bottling.
Sad to say - in this instance I can't agree with your evaluation. I just don't get Irish whiskey.. No matter how often I try it. I find I have to stick with Scotch in all of it's various manifestations. No hardship I might add.
. . . no hardship at all !
Try a Yellow spot 12.
Have you tried powers 3 swallows?? 🤔
Great review! This is batch B1/17 right?
Ralfy, ye never age, man! I was watching a vid from 2010 and my gods! Must be the tasty whiskey! Red Breast is very delicious, by the way. Slainte!
. . . alcohol preserves !
how many teaspoons would it take to water this to 45% ?
Cola Cubes Old School Sweets Fantastic remark to say
Arran's Machrie Moor Cask Strength is very similar to this, except for the peat!
My preferred Midleton whiskey
This Whiskey , it's maybe one of the best in the world ( actually ) ... I don't realy understand the note of 90% ?? From your point of view ... does it exist one whisky approaching the 100% ?
I just bought the 40% of this and I really like it, but it's also surprisingly spicy. My tongue is left burning a little in places as if I've just bitten into some mild chili pepper..
Weirdly enough the lower proof version of this whisky is harsher this version has a crazy good mouth feel. Most would say it is very smooth, i dont like that term as to me it sounds like its weak, this is no weak whisky but boy is it good in the mouth. First time i tried it i fell in love sadly i went to order it again thinking i was getting the same one turns out redbreast does 2 versions of this whisky they have a sherry finish version and a french oak version i sadly got the french oak version the second time which is also very good but doesnt have that great mouth feel and richness of this one.
Thanks for reviewing, I really like scotch, but isn't this redbreast just lovely, yes it is indeed.
Any plans to review Redbreast Lustau?
. . . no plans at the moment !
@@thewhiskybothy What about a new review of the standard redbreast 12? It's also very popular among whisky folk.
@@ahpadt . . . on the List !
Deciding between an American Rye and an Irish to add to my spirits (which is 90% Scotch at the moment). You're making a good case for Irish with this one.
What is the meaning of this "between" of which you speak? 😁 Seriously, try one of each. Since the Irish will be spendy, try a cheap proven rye, i.e. Rittenhouse or Old Overholt BiB. Or one of the MGP: Ezra Brooks Rye, Rebel Yell Rye or Dickel Rye. Of course, can't go wrong with Wild Turkey or Woodford. Or Lot no. 40 Canadian.
@@alexk3088 Thanks for the suggestions, Alex!
@@GuppyCzar any time. It's not meant to be exclusive or exhaustive, either. Just some obvious options. Always easy to spend more 😎
@@alexk3088 Well the price point on Old Overholt makes it hard NOT to try!
@@GuppyCzar yes. But Old Overholt Bonded is the better value and better whisky! Regular is just OK. I'd skip it if you can get the Bonded.
Book festival was a on location video if I remember correctly. Quite nice.
I like the lower proof version.
Me too.
Have one opened just now, think it will be a mainstay on my shelf, its lovely stuff. Will need to get the higher proof stuff to compare though next time.
Thanks for reviewing my Xmas present.
Needs a much higher rating IMO
I have a single cask version of this!! A sherry cask from Master of Malt. V good though perhaps some of the pot still character is lost amid the sherry. Still, a VERY good sherry cask...
Why is this not more readily available.. can't buy in Finland..
I'm a Scotch guy...but this IS good stuff. 😋
Ralfy this is going to sound like a weird question. Where do you buy your hats ?
. . . local woolen mill weavers, video next year !
After having this, it is hard to go back to the regular 12, which is still really nice. If both the regular 12 and the cast strength were next to each other, I would always go this just because of the increased "richness" of the spirit. Cask strength expressions are just ruining standard expressions ;)
Yep. And I think the 12CS is even better than the 15
Love this one Ralfy!
Lovely dram, lovely review!
Hey Ralfy great review my friend.
Hi Ralfy. It's that time of the year when Aldi release an old Whisky for a relatively affordable price. This year it's the Glen Marnoch 1988 at about £50. Last years releases got mixed reviews. I would be interested to know your views on this years release. I am tempted but would rather buy a younger malt that is a sure bet for that price. Is this one a gimmick or is there a decent level of value in respect to price and quality as well as age? In one respect I like that they are making an old Whisky accessible to the masses but £50 is still a sizeable outlay for a malt from an unknown source. Cheers!
. . . with the older malts, you get what you pay for, not much !
@@thewhiskybothy lol fair enough. Popped into my local specialist retailer. They mentioned the Red Spot is on its way. I love the Green Spot. Looking forward to it! Cheers.
You are looking fit Ralfy
Super aromatic. Great Stuff!
One of my favorites!
Could you talk about the use of ice?
Ralfy isn’t it time to try some more Highland Park. I reckon it’s one of your least reviewed whiskies out of the big, noisy ones.
Cheers
The Viking screams are deafening... Can't hear yourself taste... 😂
. . . on it's way soon !
How to you guys get all these notes? I've just started my journey and at most pick up a general sweet and the occasional smokey taste. Is there a shit or video that I can reference?
A lovely whisky!
Sounds like good stuff
94%
Review Redbreast Lustau
My Favourite.
Agree!
Where has all the rhum gone?
Why is all the rum gone?*
Did not like it at all, had to finish the bottle because I paid around 75$ with tax in California. Could not get rid of harshness even after adding water and waiting up to 30 mins after poured.
8:16 - Get your shite together, he meant ;-)
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I started the night with Caol ila and continued with Redbreast 12 just now.. so much smooth warmth like an experienced woman's breasts. so loverly.
Hi Ralfy, I'm not sure if you came across this since your review... but I thought you might appreciate it... www.whiskysite.nl/en/search/Redbreast+cask+strength/
Thank you for your videos, very much appreciated! Evan
Yeah but look at that can of haggis in the background...blech!!!!
Please...activate subs...cheers from Italy!