Redbreast 21 Year Old Irish Whiskey
Redbreast 21 Year Old Irish Whiskey is a 750mL single pot still Irish whiskey bottled at 46% ABV (92 proof), triple distilled from a mash of malted and unmalted barley at the Midleton Distillery in County Cork and matured in first-fill Oloroso sherry-seasoned Spanish oak butts alongside ex-bourbon American oak casks, and bottled non-chill-filtered. It is the fullest, richest statement of the house's signature sherry style in the permanent range — and it is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 46% (92 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: 21 years minimum, with components up to 25 years in the vatting per the brand's heritage material
- Filtration: Non-chill-filtered (per the Irish Distillers launch reporting)
- Style: Single pot still — malted and unmalted barley, triple distilled in copper pot stills
- Casks: First-fill Oloroso sherry-seasoned Spanish oak butts and ex-bourbon American oak
- Distillery: Midleton, County Cork
- Origin: Ireland
The Fullest Expression of the Redbreast Sherry Style
Redbreast is the definitive single pot still range from Midleton, built on the uniquely Irish combination of malted and unmalted barley and a heavy contribution from Oloroso sherry casks. The 21 Year Old is produced in very limited quantities: every component has spent at least 21 years in oak, and the brand's heritage material describes components up to 25 years in the vatting, which is where the expression's unusual depth comes from. Explore the range on the Redbreast vendor page, or browse our Irish whiskey collection.
Tasting Notes
Per the brand: a remarkable aroma spanning fresh tropical fruits, nuts and rich dried fruit; a palate of soft vanilla, toasted oak and sherry nuttiness with a dusting of spice, completed by luscious fleshy fruit and a silky mouthfeel; and a finish that lingers with oak and spice before a final bow from the barley.
How to Enjoy
Pour it neat in a tulip glass and give it time — this is a whiskey built for slow, small pours at the end of an evening. A few drops of water open the tropical fruit without disturbing the sherry depth. More aged Irish whiskey is in our Irish whiskey collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Redbreast 21 a single pot still whiskey?
It is distilled at Midleton from a mash of both malted and unmalted barley and triple distilled in copper pot stills — the traditional Irish pot still method that gives Redbreast its weight and spice.
What casks is Redbreast 21 matured in?
First-fill Oloroso sherry-seasoned Spanish oak butts together with ex-bourbon American oak casks, for a minimum of 21 years.
Is Redbreast 21 chill-filtered?
No — it is bottled non-chill-filtered, per Irish Distillers' launch reporting for the expression.
Two decades of sherry-cask patience in one bottle — order Redbreast 21 Year Old online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
