Widely regarded as the definitive expression of Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, Redbreast 21 Year Old is the crown jewel of the Redbreast range. Produced at Midleton Distillery in County Cork using a mash of malted and unmalted barley — the traditional Irish pot still method — it is triple distilled in copper pot stills and matured for 21 years in a combination of ex-bourbon barrels and first-fill Oloroso sherry butts. The result is a whiskey of extraordinary depth, creaminess, and complexity. Winner of World's Best Single Pot Still at the 2024 Whiskey Magazine Awards, Redbreast 21 is bottled at 46% ABV, non-chill filtered, and produced in very limited quantities.
ABV / Proof
| Distillery |
Midleton Distillery, County Cork, Ireland |
| Bottler |
Irish Distillers / Pernod Ricard |
| Type |
Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey |
| Mash Bill |
Malted and unmalted barley — traditional Irish pot still mash bill |
| Distillation |
Triple distilled in copper pot stills |
| Maturation |
21 years — ex-bourbon barrels and first-fill Oloroso sherry butts |
| Filtration |
Non-chill filtered |
| Age |
21 Years |
| Proof |
92 Proof |
| ABV |
46% |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
Ireland, County Cork |
Tasting Notes
Color: Deep burnished gold with rich amber tones
Nose: Remarkably aromatic — tropical fruits, dried apricot, mango, and brandy-soaked prunes with honey, vanilla, toasted nuts, and warm cinnamon spice.
Palate: Velvety and creamy with luscious tropical fruit, soft vanilla, toasted oak, sherry nuttiness, and classic pot still spice. Beautifully rich and layered.
Finish: Exceptionally long — oak, pot still spices, and a final lingering note of barley. One of the great finishes in Irish whiskey.
FAQ
What is Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey?
It's a uniquely Irish style made from a mash of both malted and unmalted barley, distilled in copper pot stills. The unmalted barley gives it a distinctively creamy, spicy, and oily character that separates it from Scotch single malts and bourbon entirely.
How does Redbreast 21 compare to Redbreast 12 and 15?
The 21 Year is richer, more complex, and creamier than both younger expressions, with deeper sherry influence and more developed tropical fruit. It's the most awarded and prestigious expression in the core Redbreast range.
Where can I buy Redbreast 21 Year Old online?
Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast, insured shipping nationwide.
