Redbreast Moscatel Wine Cask Edition Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey

Redbreast Moscatel Wine Cask Edition Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey Iberian Series 46%-ABV, 750ml bottles.

About Redbreast Irish Whiskey:

Redbreast is a renowned, premium Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey produced at the Midleton Distillery, known for its rich, complex, and oily texture derived from a mix of malted and unmalted barley. Matured primarily in Oloroso sherry and bourbon casks, it is famous for a "Christmas cake" flavor profile. The brand has a history dating back to 1912.

Key Details About Redbreast:

• Style: Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey—considered the definitive style of Irish whiskey—using malted and unmalted barley triple-distilled in copper pots.
• Producer: Produced at the Midleton Distillery in County Cork, Ireland.
• Flavor Profile: Generally known for a complex, full-bodied, and fruity taste with notes of dried fruit, nuts, toasted wood, and a long, spicy finish.
• Maturation: Aged in a combination of ex-Bourbon barrels and Oloroso sherry casks.
• The Range: The family includes the flagship 12-Year-Old (available in standard and Cask Strength), 15-Year-Old, 21-Year-Old, and others.

   

History & Heritage:

• Origin: The brand was established in 1912 by Gilbey's wine and spirits merchants, who bought new-make spirit from Jameson to mature in their own warehouses.
• The Name: Named after the favorite bird of the Chairman of Gilbey’s, a fan of bird-watching.
• Resilience: Known as "the priest's bottle" in the 1920s, it survived the decline of Irish whiskey in the 20th century before being relaunched in 1991 by Irish Distillers.

   

Common Expressions:

• Redbreast 12 Year Old: The flagship, recognized for its balance of fruit, nuts, and spice.
• Redbreast 12 Year Old Cask Strength: A non-chill filtered, higher ABV version.
• Redbreast 15 & 21 Year Old: Older expressions offering greater complexity and depth.