Redbreast Expands Iberian Series with Moscatel Wine Cask Edition

Limited-Edition Irish Whiskey Finished in Málaga Moscatel Casks

Redbreast has announced the launch of Redbreast Moscatel Wine Cask Edition, the fifth release in the brand’s Iberian Series. The limited-edition Irish single pot still whiskey continues the series’ focus on finishing in distinctive fortified wine casks, using Moscatel wine casks sourced from Bodegas Quitapenas in southern Spain.

The new expression is matured initially in ex-American whiskey and Spanish Oloroso sherry casks, followed by 16 months in Málaga Moscatel wine casks. Bottled at 46% ABV, the whiskey is billed as a citrus-forward and elegant addition to the Redbreast portfolio.

Iberian Series Focus on Fortified Wine Cask Finishes

The Iberian Series highlights Redbreast’s historical ties to fortified wines and longstanding relationships with Iberian cask producers. For this release, Midleton Distillery collaborated with Bodegas Quitapenas, with European oak hogsheads seasoned with Moscatel wine for two years before being filled with Redbreast Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey.

Unique Flavor Profile Details

The Moscatel cask finish introduces notes of tangerine, orange peel, chamomile, nutmeg, and cedarwood, along with vanilla, honeyed sweetness, glazed fruit, and pot still spice character including black peppercorn and clove.

“The launch of Redbreast Moscatel Wine Cask Edition is a celebration of Redbreast’s heritage, craftsmanship, and incredible legacy dating back to the late 1800s,” said Master Blender David McCabe. “The use of Spanish Moscatel-seasoned casks is a tribute to Redbreast’s historic ties to sherry and fortified wines, and our appreciation for the incredible people across the region, including Marta and her family at Bodegas Quitapenas, which was founded in 1880. Their remarkable family heritage inspired the richness and depth of this expression.”

“It has been a great honor to work with David and his team at Midleton on the launch of Redbreast Moscatel Wine Cask Edition, which pays such a wonderful tribute to our rich family history,” said Marta Suárez Prieto of Bodegas Quitapenas. “Along with my cousin Víctor, we have taken great care to season the casks perfectly, to ensure the new expression is infused with wonderful flavor notes of sweet honey, dates and caramelized fruits alongside gentle herbal, floral and citrus tones.”

The new Redbreast Moscatel Wine Cask Edition is available at RedbreastWhiskey.com with a suggested retail price of $109.99.

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