Redbreast "Missouri Oak Edition" Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
(750 ml) - [WA 93]
Regular price $279.99 Sale price $189.97 Save $90.02
About the Whisky:
FROM THE HEART OF THE OZARKS
Redbreast Missouri Oak Edition, the latest addition to Redbreast’s esteemed American Oak series, seamlessly blends the signature Redbreast single pot still whiskey profile, aged in sherry and ex-bourbon barrels, with the unique and distinctive influence of Missouri Oak. The whiskey was meticulously finished for ten months in Virgin Missouri Oak barrels, the oak sourced from the esteemed Ozark Forest, to bring a captivating twist to the renowned Redbreast liquid.
To celebrate the new launch, Redbreast, known as a champion for bird preservation, has sponsored a research study into the magnificent Cerulean Warblers that breed in the Ozark Forest, with the songbird gracing the packaging of the new expression in homage. In partnership with Dr. Jeff Larkin, professor of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Redbreast aims to highlight how North American oak woodlands are essential for the Cerulean Warbler and to refine forest management guidelines to better protect and enhance the birds’ habitat.
101 Proof
Tasting Notes:
NOSE: Generous waves of sweet toffee apple and vanilla at first, closely followed by ripe blackcurrants and black cherries. The American oak enhances the pot still spices with additional notes of cinnamon and ground ginger, while nutty undertones akin to pecan pie linger gently in the background.
TASTE: Rich with oak tannins that slowly subside, giving way to the luscious and creamy texture of this wonderfully balanced pot still whiskey. The sweetness continues to build in tandem with spices of cinnamon, nutmeg, and black peppercorns along with rich berry fruits and vanilla cream.
FINISH: Satisfyingly long, with the nuttiness and pot still spices lingering for a time before finally yielding to the oak.
Awards/Reviews:
93 Points - Whisky Advocate
"Red apple, honey, almost caramel-like on the nose, with oak and pot still spices, sweet cinnamon, cocoa powder, and maraschino cherry. It’s curiously oaky at first, then opens up with red apple, chocolate, baking spices, black tea, and cinnamon bark, with a mouth-coating texture on the finish that revels in wood spices. This is a robust pot still whiskey, and one that’s bursting with flavor."