Redbreast 12 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey

Redbreast 12 Year Old is one of the most iconic and acclaimed Irish whiskeys ever produced — a benchmark for the Single Pot Still style and a shining example of Ireland’s whiskey-making excellence. Crafted from a traditional mash of malted and unmalted barley and triple-distilled at the Midleton Distillery, it is matured for a minimum of twelve years in a balanced combination of bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks.

The result is a whiskey of remarkable complexity and depth: rich and full-bodied with layers of dried fruit, spice, and toasted oak, complemented by a creamy texture and a long, warming finish. Bottled at 40% ABV, Redbreast 12 strikes a perfect harmony between sherry sweetness, oak spice, and the unmistakable character of Irish pot still spirit.

Produced at the legendary Midleton Distillery in County Cork, Redbreast has been synonymous with quality Irish whiskey since the early 1900s. The brand’s origins trace back to Gilbey’s of Dublin, a wine and spirits merchant who first matured Jameson spirit in sherry casks under the Redbreast name. This heritage of sherry-seasoned maturation remains at the heart of Redbreast’s identity today.

As part of the Irish Distillers portfolio, Redbreast continues to set the global standard for single pot still whiskey. Each bottle reflects over a century of craftsmanship — from meticulous distillation in copper pot stills to expert cask selection and long, patient ageing. Revered by connoisseurs and beloved by newcomers alike, Redbreast 12 Year Old is an enduring classic: smooth, rich, and unmistakably Irish.

Style: Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey

Region: Midleton, County Cork, Ireland

Producer: Redbreast (Irish Distillers / Midleton Distillery)

ABV: 40%

Mash Bill: Traditional mix of malted and unmalted barley

Maturation: Aged for 12 years in a combination of ex-bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks

Appearance: Rich golden amber with copper highlights