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Отзывы описывают насыщенный, фруктовый и пряный виски с кремовой текстурой и долгим финишем, хотя часть дегустаторов считает цену завышенной.
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В текстовых отзывах Redbreast 18-year-old чаще всего описывается как насыщенный и интенсивный виски с выраженным фруктовым профилем. В аромате и вкусе упоминаются тёмные сухофрукты (изюм, инжир, чернослив, курага), вишня, чёрная смородина, апельсин, а также карамель, ваниль, мёд, марципан, нуга и шоколад. Отдельно отмечается кремовая, маслянистая текстура и мягкое, но полное начало. Пряная составляющая описывается через pot still специи — корицу, гвоздику, кардамон, мускатный орех, имбирь и перец; в некоторых отзывах пряность в финише ощущается скорее горьковатой, чем сладкой. Финиш в большинстве описаний средний или длинный, с нотами специй, дуба, какао, кожи и сухофруктов.
Несколько дегустаторов сравнивают этот виски с другими релизами линейки Redbreast. Указывается, что он отличается от 21-летнего меньшим количеством тропических фруктов и что разница между ними заметна, хотя оба хороши. Часть отзывов отмечает, что 18-летний продолжает характер 12-летнего, но с большей интенсивностью, глубиной и мощью. Вместе с тем неоднократно звучит критика цены: виски называют дорогим относительно качества, а соотношение цены и качества — непропорциональным. Некоторые отмечают, что он не похож на классический ирландский pot still в привычном понимании и что в нём доминируют скорее шери-ноты. Общий тон отзывов — положительный, но с оговорками о стоимости.
собрано 29/38 текстовых отзывов · полный lossless-снимок WB
· 2026-11-13T07:58:44Z · источник evidence
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
Sample tested on November 21, 2025. Pleasant, slightly fruity aroma with subtle spice; intense taste and finish with a more bitter spiciness than sweetness – overall quite good and definitely in a different league than the Redbreast PX.
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| Нос | 87 | Light fruit, rather pale, definitely not red fruits, subtle spice, no heat |
| Вкус | 88 | Strong start, somewhat sharp but not harsh, slight sweetness combined with pot still spice, overall more bitter notes, balanced, no off-notes The second sip has a bit more sweetness, still strong, quite balanced. |
| Финиш | 87 | medium to long, rather spicy, only slightly fruity-sweet |
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
Tasted at the London Whiskey Show 2025
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aroma: delicate, harmonious, vanilla, caramel soft, smooth, vanilla, dried fruit, honey, chocolate This is a delicacy for me. A holiday whiskey that really pleases.
It's very fruity, and the fruits are very varied: cherry, raspberry, but also mirabelle plums, dates, and dried bananas. There's a lovely creaminess, but also a hint of honey, iodine, walnut cake, dark chocolate, damp earth, and grass. On the palate, it's velvety, woody, elegant, with notes of honey and cake filling, crushed figs, and grapes of all colors. Spices are almost nonexistent. The finish is long and well-restrained, with a hint of charcoal and earth, cinnamon, saffron, waxed and then varnished wood, molasses, mocha, and royal jelly. It's a continuation of the 12-year-old, but with more intensity, depth and power. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2026/06/redbreast-18-yo.html
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 89
Midleton has even managed to pull an 18yo out of its sleeve as an extension of the standard range. Given that the Iberian Series was expanded at the same time, you really can't complain about a lack of choice. Good! I really liked my first dram of the 18yo in The Dear's Head in Belfast. The second dram in a pub in Donegal Town was just as good, so buying a bottle (in Germany, the prices in Ireland are ridiculous) was no longer worth considering. Positioned between the Redbreast 15 and the Redbreast 21, for me it tends more towards the older brother. Unlike the latter (and also unlike newer editions of the 15yo, which sometimes also seem surprisingly tropical and fruity), the 18yo does not score points with tropical fruits - which is most likely due to the use of cream sherry and port casks - but it is convincing across the board with its intense nose, full body and long finish. This may also be due to the use of the aforementioned casks, because Redbreast and cream sherry/port is a combination that has never performed badly.
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| Нос | 91 | A nose that immediately reveals all the aromas you would expect from an 18yo Redbreast: raisins, dried figs, sweet ripe grapes, blackberries and blackcurrants, garnished with a very appealing mix of pot still spices that here and there take the aroma a little in the direction of Christmas stollen: cardamom, allspice, cinnamon, ground cloves, grated nutmeg. A very intense aroma picture, you don't have to make much effort or look for it, the individual aromas practically fly towards you. Black cherries, marzipan bread, warm nougat cream and the scent of freshly whipped cream are added later. |
| Вкус | 90 | Very creamy onset, it feels soft on the tongue without actually being soft, because just like on the nose, it is not shy on the palate and shows with a full body where it is going. Nougat and marzipan, dried fruits (apricots, figs, raisins). The pot still spices give the fruit notes all the space at first, but over time come more and more to the fore and reveal themselves as clove powder, cinnamon, cardamom, allspice and turmeric. A little freshly grated ginger adds a fresh, tart note, but all in all the stage belongs to the fruits and spices. |
| Финиш | 90 | A long finish, still creamy. The fruit aromas and spices, which still complement each other perfectly, remain intact until the end, until at some point - which takes a pleasingly long time here - only a hint of them remains on the tongue. |
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| Нос | 89 | Creamy and spicy potstill character, dar honey, vanilla, dried apricot, blackcurrant, almond, marzipan |
| Вкус | 87 | Creamy and spicy again, oily, barley sugar, vanilla, brighter honey compared to nose, raisins, slightly bitterish oak |
| Финиш | 87 | Medium - chocolate, vanilla, spice, |
Head to head with Redbreast Cuatro Barriles WB250772 - one point better, but in my opinion a bit too expensive Powerful and very well done, definitely picks me up as a Redbreast fan
нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
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| Нос | 88 | Hmm... it would be really strange to say that the dizzying aroma characteristic of Irish whiskey comes across pleasantly, but the smooth, pungent alcohol taste from the continuous still comes across pleasantly. Stone fruit, apricot, vanilla, rich butter cake, strong nuances of a very creamy Ruby Port wine cask, peach from peach yogurt, little to no lactic acid odor. Notes like cranberries, small pink berries, and strawberries also feel heavy. |
| Вкус | 89 | Creamy and oily, I really like the finish that is just about to burst. From the back of the palate until it goes over into the finish, there are nutty and soy sauce aromas, a hint of plant root, a touch of raisin, mild cinnamon (Western cinnamon), and toffee. It is a drink that immediately makes me think of cake. |
| Финиш | 88 | The finish is medium, with notes of vanilla, peach, and melon, stone fruits, a slight My Gumi vibe, and a hint of woodiness. I really like the alcohol sensation and fruit notes that gradually spread in the mouth after swallowing. It is so creamy that it feels almost greasy. |
1 dram (35.5ml) at The Dear's Head in Belfast and 1 dram at Mc Cafferty's in Donegal Town (10/2024). I liked the first dram very much, as did the second (control) dram. The bottle (purchased in Germany) is now open, tasting notes and points will follow.
Due to the change in cask selection, there is a different aroma profile here which goes perfectly with the pot still character. For me, this is a great addition to the Redbreast range.
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| Нос | 89 | Intense, fruity nose. Dark dried fruits mixed with juicy oranges, cherries, blackberries. Plus the typical spices that for me reflect the great pot still character well. Above all cinnamon, pepper, gingerbread spice, cloves and nutmeg. This is accompanied by some caramelized nuts, sweet marzipan and chocolate. |
| Вкус | 91 | Great creamy start, somehow soft and spicy at the same time. Pepper, cinnamon and nutmeg support a slightly tingling mouthfeel. Intense fruit notes of apricots, oranges, figs and Amarena cherries are there straight away. Spices are not neglected. There are also light woody notes that are a little more bitter. With caramel, nougat and marzipan in the background, a great aroma picture is created. |
| Финиш | 90 | Relatively long finish. I don't remember the finish of the 21 being that long. Here too, the barrels do a great job without losing the pot still character. Still creamy, slightly oily, fruit and sweetness remain, the spices disappear a little earlier, light cocoa aromas, some nougat with a subtle nutty touch. |
A lovely bottle. Fewer tropical fruits than the 21-year-old, but the difference to the 18-year-old is clearly noticeable. Absolutely delicious. Tasted at the Mutton Lane Inn (Cork). Approx. 5cl for €29
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| Нос | 87 | It takes a while to open up. Caramel, dried dates, figs, apricots, vanilla, honey, roasted almonds, fruit bread, dried pineapple, tobacco, leather, oak spice. |
| Вкус | 90 | It takes a while to open up. Caramel, dried dates, figs, apricots, vanilla, honey, roasted almonds, fruit bread, dried pineapple, tobacco, leather, oak spice. |
| Финиш | 88 | Medium to long finish. Vanilla, caramel, honey, dried apricots, peach slices, leather, subtle tobacco notes, preserved cherries, oak spice. |
Redbreast is a triple-distilled single pot still Irish whiskey from the Midleton Distillery in Cork. Bottled at the respectable age of 18 years, it will cost between €140 and €180 in German stores in early 2025. That's a hefty price for a 46% ABV whiskey that doesn't state "non-chill filtered" or "natural color." glen-efze.de
Golden color. Oily texture.
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| Нос | 88 | Full-bodied and intense. Quite rich. Loads of orchard fruit. Red apples. Caramel, toffee. A touch of fresh wood. Vanilla. Citrus. Oranges. A pinch of spice. Cinnamon. A touch of pickled ginger. Green apples. Pears. |
| Вкус | 87 | Sweetness. Vanilla. Caramel. Toffee. A touch of oak, but sweeter. Cocoa. Walnuts. Spices. Black pepper. Ginger. Slight oiliness. |
| Финиш | 87 | Cocoa. Ginger. Dark chocolate. Black pepper. Dark chocolate. Walnuts. Fairly long finish. |
Not what I would repeat, considering nowadays price ratio. 87+
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| Нос | 89 | Mature, sweet and rich. Light rum cake with mellow raisins topped with thick port wine. Yellow fruit compote and baked apples. Using blenders glass you get much bolder and complex reward compered to copita/glencairn. |
| Вкус | 87 | Oak and pot still spices, gingerbread and peppers. Almonds. Not too sweet, nor alcoholic… but easy drinking. I wish this bottling came out at cask strength in order to make a huge statement of Irish distillate. |
| Финиш | 86 | Medium and gently finish with fades of red fruit notes and light mint leaves. Pleasant, but nothing special to remember, sorry. |
Decent sherried Scotch Single Malt! Wait, you say, this is Irish pot still whiskey! Well it sure does not resembles its siblings (the basics I know) in that. And that is a real problem b/c it takes away from the incentive to purchase. This and the fact that it might as well be 15 yo. And that its older 21yo brother costs around the same here and tastes way more Irish. In conclusion, this is a decent whiskey with nice sherry notes which imho are the most prominent, I had to try and look for the port again now that I know. Also, where are the tropics? My score reflects quality and complexity alone (there also is some sharper stingy note in it, not as positively smooth as I would've expected from Redbreast). If I were to rate it as a archetype of Irish Pot Still Whiskey, my score would be lower. Try before you buy. And then buy the 21 for the same price before they bump it up to adjust to the 18... ;-)
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Party! A new redbreast! I put the whiskey next to the Redbreast Tawny and the Redbreast 21 to compare it. The whiskey has a golden color with a light bronze glow. The whiskey stays in thick waves on the glass. Although I like it very much and score it almost the same as the 21 year old, I find the whiskey very expensive. With a retail price of €175, the price quality is completely out of proportion.
Tried at the Rum & Whiskey show in Puttgarden in 2026. It's vying with the Belblair 17 for the title of best whiskey tasted. But given the price, the choice would clearly fall on the Belblair. I generally like Redbreast. The 27 Ruby is one of the best, but unfortunately it's also unaffordable.
Very diverse tones, creating an excellent palette of tastes in harmony.
Leiden Whiskey Festival Best of the day, hands down.
My taste is more for the ballsy 15yo or the Laustau. Nothing exceptional for the asking price but still a solid whiskey.
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| Нос | 86 | Butter, dark fruits like prunes, malted barley sugar, chocolate , burnt mandarin peel in sherry. |
| Вкус | 84 | Not as impactful on the palate as the 12,15 or Lustau. I’m missing the notes from the nose. Very subtle build in flavours of vanilla, sherry cream, oak and malt. Very toned down subtle flavours. |
| Финиш | 84 | Fermented honey, caramels. |
Sampled at an event. Thin nose. Quite easy going. Fresh fruits. Moderately dry Palate. Now the sherry is very apparent albeit to the fresh fruit than Christmas side. Quite a lot of bake spices.
I was skeptical whether the 18 was interesting (=relevant) when there was already a great 21 in the same price segment (will it stay that way?). Both bottlings are quite different, so it makes sense 86-90 – Wow, really good one, needs a bottle
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| Нос | 86 | Full of fruit. The Irish note is noticeable, but doesn't stand out. |
| Вкус | 87 | Very tasty and well-rounded. Gets more flavorful over time. |
| Финиш | 89 | The finish is surprisingly sweet, with spices. The finish is very long. |
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
The nose is bright and fruity, with notes of fig, apple, and a hint of rum. The taste is initially strong and spicy, but then fades very quickly. Fruity, a little sweet, paprika and a hint of chocolate A full-bodied finish.
A quick comparison with my open bottle of the 21 from 2021 (WID:217925) There is a difference in color. The 18 is darker. This is also the case in the nose and mouth. The 18 has more red fruit. The cream sherry and port are probably noticeable here. The 21 has slightly lighter fruits, which also have a slightly exotic touch. The 21 also has more pot still spices. The spice in the 18, on the other hand, comes more from the barrel. The pot still spices are of course there too, but tend to be more subtle than in the 21. The 18 is a very sensible extension of the range. The different barrel composition sets it apart from the other bottlings and gives it its own character. But I don't necessarily have to buy a bottle of it. The price is just not attractive enough for me, especially since I still have bottles of the 21 and 12CS in stock.
A very solid 18-inch that enhances the core range. The difference to the 21-inch isn't too big, but it's still noticeable. It sits beautifully creamy in the glass, and the nose is very convincing. On the palate, it's more powerful and edgier than the 21 vintage, which I like. Very solid finish
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
Aroma-Pronounced；Palate-87/100; Aftertaste-Medium ；
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Character: sweet, soft, round, malty, fruity, bright and fresh, pot still spice, persistent.
At first I didn't understand the high launch price of this whiskey, but after drinking it I finally understood. It was superior to Redbreast 21-year-old in terms of aroma, taste, and off-notes controlling (for me nail polish remover or varnish, for example).
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| Нос | 90 | Apricot jam, vanilla, dried plum, cinnamon, cloves, lemon essence oil, raisin, natural honey, some maltiness |
| Вкус | 89 | Prine drink, vanilla, semi-dried grapes, cinnamon, ginger chips, honey water, tangerine, satisfying floral notes and gentle oak |
| Финиш | 88 | A hit of stone fruit, various spices, red apple, and the bitterness of rose petals harmonize. The length of the finish is long but the satisfying part is limited to the first half. |
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