Bit of a story with this one. A while back I had interest in getting away from peat for a while as well as trying out pot still whiskey. I got a bottle of Redbreast 15 and ordered a sample of the 21. Unfortunately, there was an inventory error with no plans to restock the samples so they refunded that and shipped out the rest. I was disappointed because I didn’t want to shell out for a bottle just to try it, but life goes on. Then placing another order a while later they had some in stock again and they made it out to me. Anyway, here’s my review of it.
Minutia: Matured for 21 years in ex-bourbon and ex-Oloroso Sherry casks. Enjoyed neat in a glencairn.
Color: Chestnut Oloroso Sherry, 1.2.
Nose: Musty, leathery Sherry. Coffee beans in chocolate. Vanilla/caramel. Dark fruit dances in between these other aromas.
Taste: Wood, spice, fruit pops in, takes a tropical turn. Distinctly like tropical Skittles, whatever the light blue package was called. Mango and peach are the flavors that stick out most.
Finish: Welcomes in the bitter parts of the nose over the Skittles. Long, only powerful for medium length.
This is a nice take on the style. I like the element of tropical fruit it took me a bit to tease out, but once I did it was very present. It’s got a nice light quality to it, as well.
Score: 85
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