tanstaafl2 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Pulling from the FR thread:http://networkedblogs.com/R3WBv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 With the 15 at $70-75, I'm not sure that I want to know what it will cost, but I would sure like to taste it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 With the 15 at $70-75, I'm not sure that I want to know what it will cost, but I would sure like to taste it.Estimates I have seen are in the $180-200 range which is what Whisky Advocate notes in their blog. Painful but I will probably get one to try if I can find it. Same with Red Spot if I can find it. Of course neither of the other Spots has made it here yet so I won't be holding my breathe for a quick release of the Red Spot in the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petrel800 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I enjoy the 12 and the 12 Cask Strength, but the 15 while good wasn't in my opinion as favorable to me as the 12 yr offerings. I'd have a hard time swallowing a buck eighty on the 21 year. That being said, I'll keep an eye out for you and let you know if I see one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutton Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I enjoy the 12 and the 12 Cask Strength, but the 15 while good wasn't in my opinion as favorable to me as the 12 yr offerings. I'd have a hard time swallowing a buck eighty on the 21 year. That being said, I'll keep an eye out for you and let you know if I see one.+1 - the 12 CS is tremendous - I've only had one pour of the 15 and I liked it, but remember thinking it lost something to the 12. But it was splitting hairs - the 12 is just fabulous, so I guess the 15 is just excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petrel800 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 +1 - the 12 CS is tremendous - I've only had one pour of the 15 and I liked it, but remember thinking it lost something to the 12. But it was splitting hairs - the 12 is just fabulous, so I guess the 15 is just excellent!Agreed, I actually had to reread what I wrote 3 times to make sure it didn't sound like I was denigrating the 15 year. It's really good, I just really really think both the 12 year offerings are amazing and really enjoy them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothAmbler Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I haven't tasted it, but I love the Redbreast 15. Not the most flavorful whiskey in my opinion, but probably the creamiest whiskey I've ever had. I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brockagh Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 I bought it recently, the 21, that is. To be honest, it's probably one of the best value Redbreasts in Ireland. Not that this means it's great value, but the Green Spot and Redbreast 12 are now around 50 euro. The 21 is far superior to, say, the Midleton Very Rare and the Jameson 18 (two whiskeys that I very much enjoy, though). To my palate, it's just a superb whiskey... assuming you like this style. It has some much older whiskey in it too - some of the stuff they released as a 15 year old Jameson pps at the millennium. It's 27-year-old heavier pot still whiskey. But they need to reduce the price of their entire premium range, in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyjd75 Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Pulling from the FR thread:Has anybody seen the Redbreast 21 for sale in the US yet? I have seen reports that it will be crossing the pond soon if it hasn't already but I haven't seen any sign of it yet.I went looking for this yesterday throughout Louisville with no success. Will definitely buy when found unless the price is just totally outrageous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted November 14, 2013 Author Share Posted November 14, 2013 I bought it recently, the 21, that is. To be honest, it's probably one of the best value Redbreasts in Ireland. Not that this means it's great value, but the Green Spot and Redbreast 12 are now around 50 euro. The 21 is far superior to, say, the Midleton Very Rare and the Jameson 18 (two whiskeys that I very much enjoy, though). To my palate, it's just a superb whiskey... assuming you like this style. It has some much older whiskey in it too - some of the stuff they released as a 15 year old Jameson pps at the millennium. It's 27-year-old heavier pot still whiskey. But they need to reduce the price of their entire premium range, in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Lamplighter Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Since reading this thread last week, I've made it a point to ask about the 21. Nobody seems to know when it may be available in these parts. Looking on the bright side, one less to take away present dollars....for now. :crazy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostBottle Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 I had a couple pours of the 21 last night. It is a very easy drinker. It had no discernible hotness and it was very light and fruity like some of the single pot still Irish can be. I got a lot of melon on the palate, it tasted like someone distilled a cantaloupe. A very nice dram. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnDew Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 I had a couple pours of the 21 last night. It is a very easy drinker. It had no discernible hotness and it was very light and fruity like some of the single pot still Irish can be. I got a lot of melon on the palate, it tasted like someone distilled a cantaloupe. A very nice dram.But worth the asking price in your opinion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostBottle Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 (edited) But worth the asking price in your opinion? I do not know what the asking price will be in the US. This was a European bottling that clocked in around the $200 mark, and those always tend to be a bit higher. I would still buy one at that price though. Take my opinion with a grain of salt though, some of my Scotch purchases have warped my perception of value. Edited November 27, 2013 by LostBottle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnDew Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Ha, well, I'm in the same boat but not as far gone. I used to balk at spending more than $40 on a bottle of anything, now $100+ for something decent and I hardly bat an eye. I'm afraid that will only get worse with time...I do not know what the asking price will be in the US. This was a European bottling that clocked in around the $200 mark, and those always tend to be a bit higher. I would still buy one at that price though. Take my opinion with a grain of salt though, some of my Scotch purchases have warped my perception of value.[ATTACH=CONFIG]16964[/ATTACH] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Lamplighter Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Ha, well, I'm in the same boat but not as far gone. I used to balk at spending more than $40 on a bottle of anything, now $100+ for something decent and I hardly bat an eye. I'm afraid that will only get worse with time...I am afraid you are right. :frown: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted November 28, 2013 Author Share Posted November 28, 2013 Good to hear it seems to be living up to expectation. No luck getting it from across the pond so far. Still hopeful it makes it to this side soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 I see Redbreast 21 is now on the Hi-Time Wines website for a fairly painful $240. Not that it does me much good there even if I were willing to pay that since they won't ship to me. Going to have to hope it will be elsewhere soon and not so spendy. Was hoping for under $200. Might be hoping in vain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisko Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Here's what you gotta do. Buy a couple bottles of the 12 year and consume tenaciously until the 12 looks like a 21. Then when you wake up, you can take comfort in the fact that you saved $150 or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 Here's what you gotta do. Buy a couple bottles of the 12 year and consume tenaciously until the 12 looks like a 21. Then when you wake up, you can take comfort in the fact that you saved $150 or so.Probably wouldn't take two bottles to make the 12 look like a 21! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnDew Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 $240... ouch, I can get a lot of very tasty scotch for that price. And with my current bottle of Redbreast 12 year CS I'm somewhat turned off on the brand. Guess I still with the normal 12... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P&MLiquorsEric Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Less than 10 cases coming to Kentucky, we get one tomorrow. retail of approx 205-220. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyOldKyDram Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Yeah think ill be skipping at that price, tasty as it sounds. Ill just stock up on Powers instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Yeah, years ago I settled on Powers and don't find myself tempted to change at this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbanzobean Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Yeah, years ago I settled on Powers and don't find myself tempted to change at this time.How do you feel about Powers 12 or Signature vs. Redbreast 12 (non-CS)? I really enjoy Redbreast 12, but it is almost $70 a bottle where I live. I'm not all that in love with Irish whiskey in general, but I try to keep a bottle or two on hand for guests. All the better if I enjoy it (Redbreast 12). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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