Redbreast 12 Cask Strength: The Standard Redbreast Turned Up to 11 — Single Pot Still at Full Proof

Item: Redbreast 12 Cask Strength: The Standard Redbreast Turned Up to 11 — Single Pot Still at Full Proof
Rating: 9
Author: Joe Whitfield

Joe Whitfield April 10, 2026 1 views

9 /10

EDITOR

Distillery: Midleton Distillery
Type: Irish
Age: 12 Years
ABV: 57.5% ABV
Price: £70

Tasting Notes

Nose

Artisanal caramel, malty sweetness, nuttiness, tropical fruit, sherry, sultanas, grapefruit, minty edge — intensity from the cask strength

Palate

Flavour bomb — rich vanilla, big cinnamon spice, caramel explosion, black pepper, velvety oily texture, thick fruity notes — full-bodied at full proof

Finish

Very long — spices and fruit, oily sherry, butterscotch, burnt malt, olive brine rising late — extraordinary length

First Impressions

Redbreast 12 Cask Strength — the standard 12 at full proof. Annual batches. ~57-60%. Bourbon + sherry. Non-chill filtered. Flavour bomb.

Tasting

Intense caramel and tropical nose. Cinnamon and caramel explosion palate. Very long oily sherry finish. The standard 12, amplified.

The Verdict

Redbreast 12 CS earns a 9 — one of the best value cask-strength whiskies available at £70. Worth every penny over the standard. A flavour bomb that justifies the hype.

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Joe Whitfield

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Joe has spent over fifteen years immersed in the whiskey industry, beginning his career at a Speyside distillery before moving into drinks journalism. As Editor-in-Chief at Whiskeyful.com, he oversees...