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Lot 320
Redbreast Dream Cask 38 year old, Zenith Edition
Result:
Sold
Hammer Price:
€1,350
Bid History:
8 Bids
Distillery:
Redbreast
Country:
Ireland
Age:
38 years
Strength:
45.3%
Bottle Size:
50cl
Bottle No:
Bottle no. 282 of 822, Cask no. 38404
Condition:
Lot condition is very good as per the photographs, no issues have been noted.
Estimate:
€1,400 - €1,500
Description:
Bottled at a strength of 45.3% ABV, Redbreast Dream Cask Zenith Edition is the oldest release in the series, aptly named to signify the series reaching its highest point. Distilled in 1985, the whiskey spent 27 years in bourbon casks, before spending the rest of its time in a first-fill Oloroso sherry cask, resulting in a 38-year-old single pot still that boasts American oak ex-bourbon spice and vanilla tones alongside the Oloroso sherry cask’s influence of ripe and juicy blackcurrant with subtle chocolate and nutty undertones. Aged to perfection by Master Blender Dave McCabe and Master Blender Emeritus Billy Leighton, Redbreast Dream Cask Zenith Edition embraces the art of finely tuning the flavour of whiskey during maturation through the skill of recasking, a method that honours both Redbreast’s heritage and future. This process allows the Master Blenders to carefully craft and unlock such a unique flavour profile, which for this edition, results in an exemplary expression that is truly fitting to culminate such a poignant Redbreast chapter. Mirroring the collection’s roots as a time-honoured celebration, both the first and last Redbreast Dream Cask editions were distilled in 1985 and share traditional pot still style, typical of Redbreast. While the 2018 inaugural release, bottled at 32 years, ventured into Oloroso Sherry barrels in 2011, the Zenith Edition recasked into sherry casks in 2013 was left to continue to mature until now, creating this 38-year-old masterpiece. The Redbreast Dream Cask collection has been nothing short of historic, evolving from Master Blender Emeritus Billy Leighton’s initial aspiration to bottle something truly exceptional. Through the expertise and dedication of our blenders at Midleton Distillery, each chapter of the Redbreast Dream Cask collection has offered its own unique aroma, flavour and finish that have been enjoyed by Redbreast fans around the world. The final chapter of the collection, Redbreast Dream Cask Zenith Edition, is a fitting tribute to conclude where the collection began, marking the end of a chapter for Leighton and alluding to the exciting future ahead for McCabe’s new role as Master Blender.
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All our lots are pre-owned so there may be some element of normal wear & tear present. If we ourselves have noted something unusual (beyond normal wear & tear) we will have mentioned it in the 'Condition' section.
We cannot be responsible for natural blemishes in the grain of wooden presentation boxes - wood is a natural product and it comes the way it comes.
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