If you’re looking to impress dinner guests with something a little more Irish than Guinness, look no further than RedBreast 12 Years Old whiskey. Named after the Redbreast brand of cannon that was used in the 17th century, this smooth and easy-to-drink whiskey has been around since 1958. We’ll explore some of the history behind this popular Irish whiskey and why it’s worth trying if you’re new to this tasty beverage!
The history of RedBreast
RedBreast was first made in 1958 and is an Irish whiskey. It’s produced at the Midleton Distillery, which is located in Cork.
In addition to being an excellent choice for sipping on its own or with dessert, RedBreast also makes a great base for cocktails like the Hot buttered rum or The Irish Flip (see recipes).
The first RedBreast whiskey was made in 1958 and has since been enjoying a growing fan base.
The first RedBreast whiskey was made in 1958 and has since been enjoying a growing fan base. It’s an Irish whiskey, made from a blend of single pot still whiskeys and grain whiskey.
Redbreast is an interesting choice for those who love their whiskey to be rich and complex with notes of vanilla, honeyed sweetness and spice.
Master Blenders – the art of blending
A blend of whiskies is created by mixing different types of single malt, grain and/or pot still whiskey together. The precise combination of these ingredients determines the characteristics of a particular blend.
The art of blending is all about finding the right balance between flavours, so that no one flavour dominates another. As a result, each bottle will taste slightly different depending on its mix ratio and age profile – meaning it’s possible for you to enjoy several different expressions from one distillery!
The Old Pot Still Bottling Hall
The Old Pot Still Bottling Hall is a great place to see how whiskey is bottled, labelled and shipped out.
It’s also a great place for you to find out more about Redbreast, or just take in the sights of this beautiful warehouse space.
The old pot stills
The old pot stills, which are the oldest in the world, were built in 1825 and were used until 1969. The process of distilling whiskey involves several different steps:
- First, malted barley is soaked in water to release its sugars. This results in what’s called “wort”–a sweet liquid that can be fermented into beer or distilled into whiskey.
- Next, fermentation takes place when yeast is added to convert those sugars into alcohol and carbon dioxide gas (a byproduct).
- Next comes distillation: The fermented liquid is heated and vaporized so it separates into different components based on their boiling points; these components include ethanol (the type we drink), heavier oils called congeners, water vapor and other compounds with very low boiling points like sulfur compounds (which give some whiskeys a sulfury smell). These vapors pass through copper tubes designed specifically for this purpose before being cooled back down again by passing over cold water inside them; this causes condensation where they come into contact with each other resulting in purified liquid at one end while leaving unwanted parts behind at another end called ‘tails’. This purified liquid then runs through charcoal filtration before being aged in wooden barrels for anywhere between 3 months all way up 20 years!
Redbreast is an Irish whiskey that you can enjoy with friends and family
Redbreast is an Irish whiskey that you can enjoy with friends and family. It’s smooth, easy to drink and has a good balance between the malt and grain flavors. This makes it perfect for beginners who want to try Irish whiskey for the first time, but also interesting enough for experts who want to try something new.
Conclusion
We hope you’ve enjoyed reading about the history of Redbreast whiskey. We think it’s a great drink and would love to hear your thoughts on it!