REDBREAST DREAM CASK 20 YEAR PEDRO XIMÉNEZ EDITION CASK 1 IRISH WHISKEY

Detailed DescriptionThe Redbreast Dream Cask PX Edition is a 20 year old, single cask, Single Pot Still Irish whiskey that was created by Master Blender, Billy Leighton, in collaboration with blender, Dave McCabe. This single cask release is a vatting of four different single pot still whiskeys that were all independently matured in three different types of casks, before being vatted and married together. Cask 1: A Single Pot Still whiskey that was distilled in 1998, matured in ex-Bourbon barrels before being recasked into a Pedro Ximénez sherry butt in 2012.Redbreast Dream Cask 20 Year Pedro Ximénez Edition Cask 1 Irish Whiskey Tasting NotesNose: Full rich aroma of liquorice and treacle toffee, giving cover to vanilla sweetness and a concentrate of caramelised dried fruits. Cinnamon and clove acknowledge the presence of the ex-bourbon influence whilst hazelnut and almond nuttiness adds to the complexity delivered by the fine old Pedro Ximénez Butt from Jerez.Palate: A rich viscose mouthful of satisfyingly assertive spices combined with sweet ripe fruit. The liquorice notes slowly evolve to reveal those typical exotic fruits and berries which define the Redbreast style.Finish: Rich and long with those familiar Redbreast berries, slow to fade .Distillery InformationThe Midleton distilleries complex is situated in Midleton, County Cork, Ireland. It is owned by Irish Distillers, a subsidiary of Pernod Ricard. Located alongside is the Old Midleton Distillery, which was established in the early 17th century and now operates as a visitor centre known as the Jameson Experience.