Redbreast is the soul of Irish whiskey, a legacy built on patience, pot still mastery, and casks that breathe life into every drop. Pairing the 21 Year Old with the classic 12 is like opening two chapters of the same story: one youthful, vibrant, and full of character; the other deep, contemplative, and shaped by decades of quiet transformation. Opening this bundle feels like stepping into the aging warehouses at Midleton, where warm wood, sweet grain, and sherry richness drift softly through the air.

Redbreast 21 Year Old + Redbreast 12 Year Old
Brand: Redbreast | Category: Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey | ABV: 46% (21 YO) / 40% (12 YO) | Origin: Ireland | Vol: 700ml each

Tasting Profile (12 Year Old):
Nose: Honey, dried fruit, vanilla, and soft spice, like opening a warm bakery filled with sweet grain and toasted wood.
Palate: Smooth, creamy, and full of orchard-fruit richness. Notes of baked apple, malt, sherry sweetness, and subtle spice glide effortlessly.
Finish: Medium, warming, and sweet with lingering fruit and gentle oak.

Tasting Profile (21 Year Old):
Nose: Tropical fruit, rich sherry, toasted oak, honeycomb, and warm spice, like stepping into an old library filled with aged wood and dried fruit.
Palate: Luxurious, layered, and deeply mature. Notes of mango, fig, dark chocolate, roasted nuts, sweet spice, and polished oak unfold slowly with velvety precision.
Finish: Long, elegant, and unforgettable. Sherry richness, tropical fruit, and warm oak linger in a slow, resonant fade.

Production Details:
Redbreast is produced using traditional single pot still methods, a mix of malted and unmalted barley distilled in copper pot stills for natural texture and spice. Both the 12 and 21 are matured in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks, with the 21 taking on far deeper layers from long aging in high-quality Oloroso butts. The result is a pairing that shows Irish pot still whiskey from two sides: youthful confidence and mature sophistication.

Perfect For:
Special evenings, gifting, or sharing a side-by-side tasting that moves from lively fruit to deep sherry richness. Ideal for collectors or anyone wanting to explore the full spectrum of premium Irish whiskey.

Expert Notes:
Redbreast 12 is widely regarded as the benchmark for single pot still whiskey, balanced, flavorful, and beautifully crafted. The 21 is globally acclaimed, often listed as one of the finest Irish whiskies ever bottled, praised for its tropical sweetness, depth, and extraordinary maturity.

Customer Reviews:
“Redbreast 12 is my daily pour. The 21 is my celebration bottle.”
“Incredible contrast between the two. A perfect tasting pair.”
“Deep, rich, and beautifully made. The 21 is a masterpiece.”

Interesting Fact:
The name Redbreast comes from the distillery’s bond master of the early 1900s, who named the whiskey after the robin, inspired by its warm chestnut-red breast, a nod to the spirit’s color and character.

Serving Suggestions:
Neat to appreciate the pot still richness. A few drops of water unlock deeper fruit in both bottles. For a true experience, taste the 12 first, then the 21 to follow the evolution from bright orchard sweetness to deep tropical maturity.

Distillery Background:
Produced at Midleton in County Cork, Redbreast is Ireland’s most celebrated single pot still whiskey. The distillery combines heritage techniques with meticulous cask selection, especially sherry butts sourced from Spain’s finest bodegas. Over generations, Redbreast has become a symbol of Ireland’s whiskey identity, rich, complex, and crafted with uncompromising care.