Redbreast 27 Year Old Ruby Port Cask Batch No., Bourbon, Sherry, Port Cask, 2019, 53.5%

tidepool_pebble19 Aug

The cask mix is clear: bourbon, sherry and port, with Ruby Port named in the product title. I like that the notes give the fruit plenty of room without losing the oak and spice. Mango, pineapple and red berries lead on the nose; the palate shifts to plums, black cherries, vanilla and cinnamon. The long finish keeps ripe fruit alongside wood spice. It sounds rich and layered, though the range of flavours may be more than someone wanting a plain, direct whiskey is after.

looseleaf_pebble6 Jun

Bright fruit and fresh herbs keep the richness lively.

crumpled_atlas10 May

There is an abundance of fruit here, but the way spice and oak give it structure is what appeals to me. Mango, pineapple and blood orange lead the nose alongside vanilla and toasted oak. The palate shifts to ripe red fleshed plums and black cherries, with a hint of chili oil before cinnamon, nutmeg and toasted oak come through. That progression suits my preference for vanilla, spice and oak without letting those notes flatten the fruit. The long finish keeps ripe fruit and wood spices in balance. This is a rich, layered character rather than a restrained one, yet the contrast between fruit and spice keeps the sweetness from becoming the whole story.

oatmilk kettle4 Feb

The ripe fruit sounds like the draw here, with a hint of chili oil and red pepper giving it an edge. That contrast feels more appealing than sweetness alone, though the richness may be a lot if you prefer a lighter whisky.