Redbreast Irish Whiskey has added to its Iberian Series, with the Cuatro Barriles Edition. Blending whiskey aged in four distinct barrel types – American ex-bourbon, Spanish oloroso sherry butts, Portuguese tawny port hogsheads, and European virgin oak casks – it marks the fourth expression in the Redbreast Iberian Series, which began with the limited edition release of its Tawny Port Edition in 2023.
Crafted at the iconic Midleton distillery in Co. Cork, Ireland, and bottled at 46% ABV, the release pays homage to Redbreast’s long-standing connection to the cooperages and winemakers of the Iberian Peninsula.
The inclusion of Portuguese tawny port hogsheads and European virgin oak casks adds an intriguing new dimension to this storied blend…
The use of Oloroso sherry butts and ex-bourbon barrels remains a cornerstone for this expression; Oloroso sherry seasoning imparts notes of dried fruits, orange peel and nutty undertones, while the use of ex-bourbon barrels contribute aromas of sweet vanilla and nutmeg.
However the inclusion of Portuguese tawny port hogsheads and European virgin oak casks adds an intriguing new dimension to this storied blend.
The delicately drying tannins from the virgin oak barrel are said to add structure and body to the mouthfeel, magnifying the complexity of the whiskey, while the tawny port casks contribute hints of smoked almonds, praline and dark berry fruits.
Master Blender Dave McCabe describes the edition as a harmonious dram that echoes the diversity and richness of the outstanding barrels found across the Iberian Peninsula.
“There’s a profound joy in creating a whiskey that mirrors the vibrant journey taken to create it, I can’t wait for both enthusiasts and those new to the range to experience it first-hand.”
Priced at €108, Redbreast Cuatro Barriles Edition is exclusively available through Global Travel Retail at Dublin and Cork Duty Free, Ireland.
Ad Gefrin, the Anglo-Saxon museum and distillery in Wooler, has released what it describes as the first legal Northumbrian single malt whisky of the modern era, ending a two-century absence of local single malt production. The debut bottling arrives as the Crǣft Series, a collection of three single cask whiskies that offer an early glimpse…
If you’re wondering what to give the dad on Father’s Day who claims he wants nothing, allow us to suggest something sincere, sophisticated, and soul-warming: whisky. Not socks, not a novelty mug, not a gadget that’ll sit untouched on a shelf, but a bottle of golden liquid crafted purely to delight the senses. In this…
Mystery Malt has returned for its sixth instalment, and according to its creators at Thompson Brothers, it is the biggest release yet. The concept remains delightfully simple: every whisky bottle looks identical, costs the same £65, and arrives concealed beneath a tamper-proof capsule. Buyers know the full list of whiskies that could be inside, but…
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Redbreast Irish Whiskey has added to its Iberian Series, with the Cuatro Barriles Edition. Blending whiskey aged in four distinct barrel types – American ex-bourbon, Spanish oloroso sherry butts, Portuguese tawny port hogsheads, and European virgin oak casks – it marks the fourth expression in the Redbreast Iberian Series, which began with the limited edition release of its Tawny Port Edition in 2023.
Crafted at the iconic Midleton distillery in Co. Cork, Ireland, and bottled at 46% ABV, the release pays homage to Redbreast’s long-standing connection to the cooperages and winemakers of the Iberian Peninsula.
The use of Oloroso sherry butts and ex-bourbon barrels remains a cornerstone for this expression; Oloroso sherry seasoning imparts notes of dried fruits, orange peel and nutty undertones, while the use of ex-bourbon barrels contribute aromas of sweet vanilla and nutmeg.
However the inclusion of Portuguese tawny port hogsheads and European virgin oak casks adds an intriguing new dimension to this storied blend.
The delicately drying tannins from the virgin oak barrel are said to add structure and body to the mouthfeel, magnifying the complexity of the whiskey, while the tawny port casks contribute hints of smoked almonds, praline and dark berry fruits.
Master Blender Dave McCabe describes the edition as a harmonious dram that echoes the diversity and richness of the outstanding barrels found across the Iberian Peninsula.
“There’s a profound joy in creating a whiskey that mirrors the vibrant journey taken to create it, I can’t wait for both enthusiasts and those new to the range to experience it first-hand.”
Priced at €108, Redbreast Cuatro Barriles Edition is exclusively available through Global Travel Retail at Dublin and Cork Duty Free, Ireland.
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If you’re wondering what to give the dad on Father’s Day who claims he wants nothing, allow us to suggest something sincere, sophisticated, and soul-warming: whisky. Not socks, not a novelty mug, not a gadget that’ll sit untouched on a shelf, but a bottle of golden liquid crafted purely to delight the senses. In this…
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