LUXlife试图更鸟壮观的27岁的老永久表达
在三月初，前锁定，我们许多人万万没有想到，我们恭请基尔代尔，爱尔兰的正式推出更鸟爱尔兰威士忌最古老的不断稳定表达，更鸟27岁的。During this trip, we were fortunate to learn about the making of the sumptuous blend and witness its impressively unique taste, as well as giving our readers an insight into how our expedition to Kildare fused Irish tradition with Portuguese flavour.
An Insight into Redbreast 27 Year Old
On the 5thMarch 2020, Irish Distillers, makers of some of the world’s most enjoyed whiskeys, launched their special Redbreast 27 Year Old permanent expression.
LUXlife was invited to the exclusive launch at the Cliff at Lyons retreat in Kildare, Ireland. Throughout the day we were hosted by Redbreast to gain an insight into the origins of the 27-year-old blend, in order for us to understand its flavour profile and exclusivity when we later tasted it.
An iconic addition to Irish Distillers established Redbreast collection of single pot still Irish Whiskeys, Redbreast 27 is the oldest expression, taking head of the family which currently includes 12, 15 and 21-year-old blends along with Lustau.
However, it isn’t just RedBreast 27’s age which makes it so special, it’s the Portuguese influence which makes this blend like no other. Bringing a new complexity to the Redbreast collection, the 27-year-old whiskey has been matured in a combination of ex-bourbon barrels, ex-sherry butts and, most notably, ex-port casks from Portugal’s Douro Valley.
From the moment we arrived in Kildare, we were immersed in a cultural experience which fused Irish tradition wi日葡萄牙风味，完美设定为我们的学习葡萄牙著名港口木桶如何提高了威士忌的风味特征的特殊知更鸟27.部分品尝现场，我们被邀请参加一个班使我们自己的浴盐。这当然令人愉快的，但它也有一个伟大的目标，使我们能理解其背后的知更鸟27岁的香味，我们将稍后再试。
A mix of brown sugar, crushed walnuts, cinnamon and essential oils including clementine, the bath salts we made tied in well with the day, sampling us with the exotic fruit scent and sweet spiced taste of RedBreast 27.The thought that went into this activity prior to the launch, clearly showed how dedicated the whiskey makers, at Midleton Distillery in County Cork, are to their craft.
From Its Origin to Its Launch 27 Years Later
很显然，这已投入更鸟27岁的时间和奉献精神量，作为特殊的液体背后的想法
几乎三十年前形成的，由米德尔顿酒厂的首席调酒师比利顿，搅拌机戴夫麦凯布和成熟布伦丹僧侣的前负责人。随着波旁酒和雪利酒桶与知更鸟已经代名词，他们设置上添加了红宝石口木桶的进一步发展及其混纺他们的目光。
The ruby port casks from Douro Valley were a distinct choice for Midleton’s blenders, as the region has produced port for over two thousand years, due to being home to some of the finest caves in Portugal. In addition to this, Kevin O’Gorman who took over as Head of Maturation at Irish Distillers in 2007 explained how his predecessor Brendan set himself the challenge to get something different. Although Irish Distillers had already formed a relationship with the port industry in the 1980s, O’Gorman explained how it was Monk’s contact with Alex Burmester at Sandeman Port which enabled Redbreast to source the ruby casks and ultimately create Redbreast 27 Year Old.
Master Blender Billy Leighton told us: “It gives us great pleasure to reveal the latest member of the Redbreast Irish Whiskey family. In creating this whiskey, Dave and I drew on our experience of working with sherry and other wine casks over the years as we have evolved the range.
这一次，我们想突破界限，但创建一个无缝地将取代其位置在一家之主的表达。在酝酿近二三十年来，我们是令人难以置信自豪地知更鸟的27岁 - 一个木桶实力更鸟表达这是一个欢乐的每一口看哪“。
Throughout the three decades these men have all worked hard on the whiskey, and 27 years later they proudly unveiled the expression at the launch night, giving us an insight into the complex techniques used to create it.
They told us how once they source the ruby port casks, they fill them with pot still distillate before leaving them to mature. The wood inside these casks is medium-toasted and seasoned with red wine for approximately 12 months before ruby Port is added for approximately 12 months again. Following this, the Port is emptied, and the casks are then inspected at Midleton Distillery. Here the Blenders nose the casks to ensure the aromas are perfect for the blend they are creating. Lastly, the casks are filled with Irish Distillers whisky and are left to mature for 27 years.
Its Taste
Typical of the Single pot still style, Redbreast 27 Year Old is made from a mash of malted and unmalted barley and then triple distilled in copper pot stills, , which consequently provides a creamy and spicy character to the blend. The maturation in ruby port casks complements this robust flavour by infusing the spirit with fleshy fruit characteristics and notes of toasted oak.
由于这漫长而精心构造过程的结果，最终更鸟27岁是在品尝超过我们所有的期望以其独特的传统和葡萄牙风格的味道融合特殊的威士忌。纵观我们在推出正式品尝，首席调酒师比利顿和搅拌机戴夫麦凯布所描述的品酒笔记：
Nose:A mix of exotic fruits and red berries, complemented by fresh herbs and wood spices. Vanilla sweetness and treacle toffee combine with the nuttiness of toasted oak.
Taste:Incredibly rich in texture with a luxurious combination of ripe stone fruits and summer berries, balanced by the prickle of a hint of chilli oil. Cherry menthol, vanilla and cinnamon sweet spices complement red pepper, nutmeg and toasted oak.
Finish:A satisfyingly long balance of ripe fruit and wood spices, worthy of a journey of nearly three decades.
搅拌机戴夫McCabe总结知更鸟sayi 27ng, “The ruby port barrels contribute notes of mango, pineapple and berry to the robust flavour of Redbreast 27 Year Old, clearly distinguishing it from the previous expressions in the collection, treading a beautiful balance of tradition and innovation.”
Following our tasting of the 27-year-old expression, we were treated to a spectacular three course meal, followed by Redbreastcocktails in the orangery. Once again, both experiences highlighted the Portuguese influence in Redbreast 27 Year Old, with Mediterranean inspired cuisine to complement the flavours in our glasses of the divine spirit. Altogether, our Redbreast experience was a spectacular fusion of culture and flavour and this is represented throughout the distinct 27-year-old whiskey.
