Description
Midleton Meets Málaga
The 5th installment in the famed Redbreast Iberian Series sees Master Blender David McCabe travel to the sun-drenched hills of Málaga, Spain, to source Moscatel wine casks for finishing Redbreast’s signature Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey. Spanish Moscatel is celebrated for its floral aromas and notes of pineapple, peach, and honey — characteristics that weave beautifully into Redbreast’s rich pot still character.
The Moscatel wine is aged in American Oak for 24 months before the casks are emptied and transferred to Midleton Distillery, where Redbreast’s Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey has been maturing in these casks since June 2024.
About the Iberian Series
Redbreast’s Iberian Series celebrates Gilbey’s storied history of importing fortified wines and sherry from the Iberian Peninsula since the late 1800s. Master Blender David McCabe has traveled from the bodegas of Spain to the quintas of Portugal to explore and expand the sherried flavors that define Redbreast — combining Ireland’s traditional Single Pot Still process with the tastes and aromas of the Mediterranean.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: A fresh and floral balance of zesty fruits with dustings of nutmeg and rich vanilla oak
- Taste: Vibrant fruits combined with textured layers of toffee and honeycomb, subtle undertones of dried herbs, with consistent oak presence throughout
- Finish: Pot still spices and wine-seasoned oak lingering until the very end
Product Details
- Producer: Redbreast (Midleton Distillery)
- Region: County Cork, Ireland
- Style: Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
- Cask Finish: Moscatel wine casks from Málaga, Spain
- Series: Iberian Series (5th Edition)
- Format: 750ml
