Redbreast

Irish whiskey often tends towards the light and floral, perhaps because of the triple distilling (which is not universal in Irish whiskey, but close to it), but when it comes to Redbreast's 12 year old single pot still whiskey, the opposite is true. This one is a rough and ready whiskey closer to some of the island and Islay single malts I love so dearly. I think Redbreast is closer in style to Glenfarclas, but with just a little more punch and not as much honeysuckle sweetness. It makes me think this must be closer to the whiskies of the early 20th century. Full of character and long on the tongue, Redbreast is unapologetic, declaring its presence. So say it once and say it loud, "I'm Irish and I'm proud!" (with apologies to the commitments).