Redbreast 12 years

Nose

An aromatic and inviting bouquet with notes of ripe apples, pears, and dried fruits such as raisins and figs. The influence of the sherry casks is evident with hints of nuts, caramel, and a touch of vanilla. Subtle spices like cinnamon and nutmeg add extra depth.

Taste

A full and creamy texture with a beautiful interplay between sweet and spicy elements. Juicy fruit, honey, and soft vanilla are enhanced by notes of roasted nuts and milk chocolate. The sherry influence introduces a subtle hint of oak and spice, creating a layered flavor profile.

Finish

Long and warming, with lingering sweetness from honey and fruit. The soft spices and light oak tones remain subtly present, making the finish well-rounded and perfectly balanced.

Midleton Distillery in County Cork continues a distilling tradition that began in 1825. The Murphy family established the Old Midleton Distillery within a former woollen mill and military complex. In 1867, it became part of the Cork Distilleries Company, which joined John Jameson & Son and John Power & Son in 1966 to form Irish Distillers. To bring Irish whiskey production together, a modern facility was built beside the old distillery. Old Midleton closed in 1975, when production transferred to the new plant.

Irish Distillers has been part of Pernod Ricard since 1988. Midleton is now home to brands including Jameson, Redbreast, Powers, the Spot Whiskeys, Method and Madness and Midleton Very Rare. Grain whiskey, single pot still whiskey and malt whiskey can all be produced on the site. Large copper pot stills, continuous column stills, extensive maturation warehouses and an experimental microdistillery allow an unusually broad range of styles to be created.

This versatility is Midleton’s defining strength. The distillery preserves classic Irish traditions while using its scale and technical possibilities to explore new mash bills, cask types and maturation methods.