Redbreast Lustau Edition – Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey

Redbreast Lustau Edition is a distinguished part of Redbreast’s Iberian Series, resulting from a unique collaboration between Ireland’s Midleton Distillery and Spain’s renowned sherry house Lustau of Jerez. The whiskey is initially matured for 9–12 years in a combination of ex-bourbon and sherry casks, then finished for an additional year in first-fill Oloroso sherry butts specially seasoned by Lustau.

With the house’s hallmark single pot still style, this edition brings a deeper sherry-influenced character while retaining the elegant orchard fruit and pot still spice that defines Redbreast.

Tasting Notes

Colour: Rich golden amber with darker amber highlights—indicating the additional cask finishing and sherry butt influence.

Nose: A rich infusion of dark fruits — prunes, dates, figs — alongside liquorice, marzipan, toasted oak and inviting aromatic spices.
Beneath the richness you’ll sense the familiar Redbreast pot still core: orchard fruit, malt sweetness and subtle malt-barley complexity.

Palate: Silky smooth texture typical of Redbreast. The sherry influence brings assertive spices and richness: raisins, sultana, dark cherry, and warm toffee. At the same time fresh Spanish oak from the butt finishing contributes crispness, mild tannin and oak spice.

Finish: Long and enduring. Sweetness and assorted spices linger while the Oloroso sherry and Spanish oak characteristics make the final statement: dried fruits, toasted oak spice, a touch of woody dryness and balanced warmth.

Technical Details

Producer: Midleton Distillery, County Cork, Ireland

Expression: Redbreast Lustau Edition (Iberian Series)

Age Profile: 9–12 years initial maturation, plus ~1 year finishing in first-fill Oloroso sherry butts from Lustau.

ABV: 46%

Volume: 750ml

Cask Regime: Initially matured in traditional bourbon and sherry casks; final stage in first-fill Spanish Oloroso sherry butts (Lustau) to bring pronounced sherry character.

Distillation Style: Classic Irish single pot still whiskey (malt + unmalted barley; triple distilled) — pot still character remains core to the flavour.

Collector’s Note

The Lustau Edition offers a compelling twist on the Redbreast house style — deeper sherry-butt influence, rich fruit character and excellent balance. For collectors and enthusiasts of premium Irish whiskey, it represents an excellent value in the ultra-premium category: artistry, heritage, and craft in one bottle. Because the outturn is not massive and the series is well regarded, it also holds strong appeal from a collection/investment perspective.

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