The nose opens with a rich infusion of dark fruits, prunes, dates and figs with liquorice, marzipan, toasted oak and aromatic spices. The palate reveals the silky smooth Pot Still; assertive spices balanced with richness of the sherry finish and contribution of fresh Spanish Oak. The finish is endless. Sweetness and assorted spices endure while Oloroso Sherry and Spanish Oak have the last word.
Born of a unique collaboration between the Bodegas Lustau and the Midleton Distillery, Redbreast Lustau Edition is initially matured in traditional bourbon and sherry casks for a period of 9-12 years. It is then finished for 1 additional year in first fill hand selected sherry butts that have been seasoned with the finest Oloroso sherry from the prestigious Bodegas Lustau in Jerez.
Whisky Advocate Review:
The 120 year old sherry house Lustau originally operated as an almacenista, but now produces a broad portfolio of wine styles in Jerez. The nose is intensely fragrant, bursting with fat dates and squidgy prunes, red apple and Battenburg cake. It's fruity, yet bone dry, with oak, walnut, and spices. This is full-bodied yet refined Redbreast: the Spanish oak sherry butts shaping the red berry fruits, apples, marzipan, and creamy yet oily consistency. Clean, sweet oloroso finish. Qué delicioso!
