how to read the laser code on Redbreast 15

[birdman1099]

I recently picked up a Redbreast 15. I had several bottles in the past , but it has been a while since I picked another on up. Sadly, I feel the product did not taste the way I was expecting. And wondering if it is just a batch variation or a sign of things to come. either way, i thought it would be helpful if I kept track of the laser coding. this bottle is: L227031283 19:55 (clearly the 19:55 is the time) I'd love to know the year of the bottling.

thanks,

[TheWhiskeyBro]

Hi there,

L2 denotes 2012 and 270 is theJulian date i.e. Day 270 of 366 in this case.

[Good Whiskey Hunting]

As TWB said 2- is the year, 2012 here. 270 is the Julian day 270/365(27th Sept?). The next, "3" is the bottling plant. That's Waterford here. "1" is Fox & Geese Dublin, "2" is Belfast I think. The final numbers "1283" are the batch number I assume.

[birdman1099]

wow... hard to believe a liquor store would have stock from 2012.

Great info guys.... thanks,