Redbreast unveils a new, well-aged Single Pot Still Irish whiskey
NewsTuesday, 03 March 2026 at 13:07
Redbreast Distillery has unveiled a brand-new future classic that will win over anyone with a soft spot for sherry. This Irish whiskey is remarkably smooth and brimming with notes from the Spanish wine tradition.
FAQ
- What is Redbreast whiskey?
Redbreast is an Irish single pot still whiskey, made from a mix of malted and unmalted barley and triple-distilled in copper pot stills. The brand is known for its rich, full-bodied style and sherry cask maturation. - What does ‘single pot still’ mean?
Single pot still is a distinctly Irish whiskey category. The whiskey is produced at a single distillery and distilled in traditional pot stills. Using both malted and unmalted barley gives Redbreast its signature spicy, creamy character. - Which Redbreast expressions are popular?
The best-known bottling is Redbreast 12 Year Old, while the 15 Year Old, 21 Year Old, and Lustau Edition (finished in Oloroso sherry casks) are also beloved by fans of sherry-led Irish whiskey.
What is the new Redbreast whiskey?
The new Irish Pot Still whiskey from the Irish distillery has been fully matured in Oloroso sherry casks. The result is a rich, layered character packed with fruit-forward notes and depth that invites lingering over every sip.
This is a small-batch release with a limited outturn. The exact number of bottles hasn’t been shared, but it is available exclusively from The Whisky Exchange. Fortunately, they ship beyond their home borders.
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How this 20-year-old pot still whiskey tastes
So how does it taste? The official tasting notes for Redbreast 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask are as follows:
Nose: Sherried fruits with star anise, nectarines, poached pear, and incense. Also Turkish delight layered with figs and sultanas.
Palate: Dark and milk chocolate with apples, oranges, and citrus. Notes of oak and cherry jam with raisins.
Finish: A wave of dark fruit, berries in particular, alongside apple, candied citrus, and dried orange peel. The toasted oak lingers to the end.
The whiskey is bottled at 60 percent alcohol by volume (ABV). You’ll want a glass of water and a dropper on hand for this dram.
How much does a bottle of Redbreast 20 Year Old cost?
You can order this Irish nectar from The Whisky Exchange, where it’s priced at £275, excluding any shipping costs.
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- There is no distillery equipment there and also no licences to produce or sell alcohol.TRC19-12-2025
- Hi Yvonne, Thank you for your response and for sharing the video. Unfortunately, the evidence you referred to consists only of two people talking about the whisky, without any explanation or identification. We have not spoken to the individuals in the video ourselves, nor can we verify who they are. We describe it as a Chinese whisky because it is released by a Chinese distillery. As you mentioned, the distillery has chosen to label the product as “pure malt” instead of “Chinese whisky.” Based on that, we do not believe they are doing anything illegal.M0nkey16-11-2025
- So - you have the proof......where's your write up?Yvonne16-11-2025
- You are absolutely right. Luckily that doesn't matter for the taste of the whisky. Have you tried it yet?M0nkey05-11-2025
- Guess what? Finland is not part of Scandinavia.Gray105-11-2025
- Throw in the towel? You mean restructure to compete and win in a challenging industry environment.WestwardFounder21-10-2025
- There is nothing legally to prevent the English whisky GI from coming into force, it complies with all the relevant laws and the single malt definition follows the precedent of Welsh whisky and US whiskyChefBear15-10-2025
- Three emails sent (two with videos, linked to a Google Drive Share). 1. The original video. 2. The video with subtitles as it was shared on YouTube 3. Screen grab of the YouTube channel where the video was blocked due to Pernod Ricard lobbying. The story was covered on Drinks Intel at the time - link here - https://drinks-intel.com/subscriber-news/pernod-ricards-the-chuan-pure-malt-whisky-not-sourced-solely-from-china-global-drinks-intel-exclusive/Yvonne10-10-2025
- Hi Yvonne, Thank you for your interesting comment. Could you share your copy with us, so we can adjust our item accordingly? Mail us at [email protected]. Thank you in advance.M0nkey09-10-2025
- Let's keep this factually correct. Pernod Ricard DID NOT release a Chinese whisky. Their first output from The Chuan (the name of the distillery in Sichuan, China) wasn't fit for bottling. What they actually bottled was imported Scotch whisky. This is why the product is called "PURE MALT" and not "Chinese Whisky" - because Pure Malt is not a regulated term - this is not a secret. This was exposed about a week after they released it. There were even videos about their own staff on site admitting it was made from imported whisky - which Pernod Ricard got the lawyers onto to get the video pulled. I've got a copy if you want it.Yvonne09-10-2025
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