Redbreast Announces Missouri Oak Edition
Irish Distillers has unveiled Redbreast Missouri Oak Edition, the second release in the U.S. exclusive Redbreast American Oak Series.
Redbreast Missouri Oak Edition is a triple distilled, single pot still Irish whiskey aged in ex-Bourbon barrels and Oloroso Sherry butts, then finished in Virgin Missouri oak from the Ozark Forest for 10 months and bottled at 50.5% ABV.
Official tasting notes for Redbreast Missouri Oak Edition follow:
Nose: Generous waves of sweet toffee apple and vanilla at first, closely followed by ripe blackcurrants and black cherries. The American oak embraces 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 the 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.
Redbreast Missouri Oak Edition is available exclusively in the United States at a recommended retail price of $199.
Source: Irish Distillers.