The fifth iteration of Redbreast’s acclaimed Iberian Series is finished in Moscatel wine casks from the hills of southern Spain, imparting a sun‑soaked character to the iconic Single Pot Still whiskey.
The fifth iteration of Redbreast’s acclaimed Iberian Series is finished in Moscatel wine casks from the hills of southern Spain, imparting a sun‑soaked character to the iconic Single Pot Still whiskey.
Redbreast announces the launch of Redbreast Moscatel Wine Cask Edition, the fifth iteration in the award-winning Redbreast Iberian Series. Crafted by Master Blender David McCabe, this expression honours both Redbreast’s heritage and innovation by using Moscatel Wine casks from the historic Bodegas Quitapenas to enrich the famed Irish single pot still whiskey.
Inspired by Redbreast’s historic ties with fortified wines, Redbreast Moscatel Wine Cask Edition is first matured in a selection of ex-American whiskey casks and Spanish Oloroso sherry casks, followed by a final maturation period of 16 months in Málaga Moscatel casks. Bottled at 46% ABV, Redbreast Moscatel Wine Cask Edition is rich in Mediterranean expression, bringing a noticeably elegant and more citrus forward personality to the Iberian Series.
Across several decades, McCabe and former Master Blender Billy Leighton have developed deep relationships with cask producers and winemakers throughout the Iberian Peninsula, inviting whiskey enthusiasts on a journey of discovery across this region. For this sun-soaked release, the team at Midleton Distillery partnered with Bodegas Quitapenas, in Málaga, now led by fifth‑generation custodians Marta Suárez Prieto and Víctor Suárez Onrubia. Under their careful watch, specially selected hogsheads made from European Oak were seasoned with Moscatel wine for two years before being shipped to Midleton Distillery, where they were filled with a bespoke batch of Redbreast Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey.
With a complex flavour journey, the whiskey opens with notes of fresh, sweet tangerine and twisted orange peel, accompanied by delicate herbal notes of chamomile tea with dustings of nutmeg and cedarwood. The wine-seasoned oak imparts vanilla, with notes of floral honey and sugar glazed fruits, while the pot still spices add subtle notes of black peppercorn and clove in the background.
Speaking about the launch, Master Blender David McCabe says: “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.”
He continued: “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.”
Marta Suárez Prieto of Bodegas Quitapenas also says of the launch: “It has been a great honour 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. Along with my cousin Víctor, we have taken great care to season the casks perfectly, to ensure the new expression is infused with wonderful flavours of sweet honey, dates and caramelised fruits alongside gentle herbal, floral and citrus tones.”
Crafted to be enjoyed neat or with ice, Redbreast Moscatel Wine Cask Edition will be available from MidletonDistilleryCollection.com, USA, UK, Germany, Ireland, Global Travel Retail and Brand Homes from 10th February 2026 at a RRP of €100/£85/$109.99.
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