![]() ![]() ![]() I really enjoy how well the mellow spice and wood notes balanced with the sweet and nutty notes. Redbreast 12 Year is a delightful experience and I’m really excited to try more Irish whiskey. Red Breast is produced by the Midleton Distillery, the biggest distillery in Ireland, that houses the biggest copper pot still in the world and distills other famous Irish whiskies including Jameson. Traditionally, Irish whiskey is triple distilled in a copper pot still. Modern Irish whiskey begins around the late 1600’s when Irish spirit makers started producing whiskey with a combination of malted and unmalted barley to avoid English taxes.Īnother key component to whiskey is the distilling process. Some of the first distilled spirits in Europe came from Ireland so there was already a well-established distilling culture that endured through the tumultuous relationship with England. ![]() Redbreast 12 Year is a single pot stilled Irish whiskey that stays faithful to the history of Irish distilling. And Redbreast 12 Year seemed like a perfect option because of it’s reputation and rich history. So after focusing on American whiskey for most of this year, I thought Irish whiskey would be a nice change of pace. We offer an award-winning selection of single malt scotch and blended whiskey including Nine Banded Cask Strength Bourbon Whiskey, Bulleit Bourbon Whiskey, Maker's Mark Bourbon Whisky, Woodford Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon Whiskey, Four Roses Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey, Four Roses Small Batch Select Bourbon Whiskey, Jack Daniel's Gentleman Jack Whiskey, Smoke Wagon Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey, Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered Bourbon Whiskey, Angel's Envy Rum Cask Finished Rye Whiskey, Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey, and WhistlePig 18 Year Straight Rye Whiskey.As we head into the holiday season and the weather gets colder, I always find myself craving the warm feeling of a glass of whiskey. Personalized bottles of whiskey with an engraved message or log are popular retirement gifts, groomsman gifts, birthdays, father’s day, anniversaries, and luxury corporate gifts. On the other hand, those who prefer mixed drinks can choose from classics like the Old Fashioned or the Manhattan, to more creative cocktails. ![]() For those who like it neat, a single sip is all it takes to enjoy the depth of its flavor. Whiskeys are classified by four nationalities. American whiskey is sweeter than other whiskeys and includes bourbon, rye, and Tennessee. Scotch whisky has an earthy flavor and includes blended Scotch and single malt Scotch. Irish whiskey is light-bodied but more robust than Canadian whisky and includes Irish blend, single malt Irish, and single grain Irish. Canadian whisky is lighter-bodied and fruity and includes Canadian rye whisky.ĭrinking whiskey is an experience that can range from simple to sophisticated. The aging process and the type of grains used determine the final product’s characteristics, such as color, aroma, and taste. It is then aged in wooden barrels, usually made of oak, for several years to enhance its flavor and complexity. Whiskey is a type of alcoholic beverage made from fermented grains such as barley, corn, rye, or wheat. ![]()
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