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- Irish Daily Mirror
Celebrate 20 years of Redbreast 15 Year Old with this exclusive Cask Strength release
Redbreast has announced the launch of Redbreast 15 Year Old Cask Strength — a small-batch release crafted to celebrate 20 years since Redbreast 15 Year Old was first introduced.
Redbreast 15 Year Old Cask Strength is bottled at its natural strength of 56.3% ABV and will be available exclusively via Crafted from a marriage of 15 specially selected casks — a deliberate tribute to its 15-year age statement — the release honours both the whiskey's heritage and the sustained popularity of Redbreast 15 since its launch in 2005.
First released as a one-off bottling, Redbreast 15 Year Old was so well received that it was soon added permanently to the Redbreast family. Two decades on, this cask strength edition pays tribute to this milestone by intensifying the rich, distillate-driven style that fans love.
Matured in a combination of ex-bourbon and Oloroso sherry-seasoned casks, Redbreast 15 Year Old Cask Strength remains true to the signature Redbreast style, showcasing the bright and crisp citrus flavour notes, herbal undertones and a lively spice character alongside the familiar notes of dried fruits and toasted oak.
Nose: Opens with sweet- scented aromas of dried fruits and toasted oak accompanied by crisp citrus and herbal undertones, all the while the pot still spices build to create a robust and vibrant character adding notes of clove spice and crushed black peppercorns.
Taste: Rich and intense with a medley of spice notes including cinnamon and nutmeg along with a mild prickle of chilli oil. Notes of fruit and oak impart luscious waves of red berry, toffee and vanilla flavours with the sherry seasoned casks contributing delicate tannins and a nuttiness that complement the herbal and spicy nature of this wonderfully complex whiskey.
Finish: Lasting finish which sees the fruits softly fade, allowing the oak and pot still spices to have the final say.
Speaking about the launch, Master Blender Dave McCabe said, 'This release is a celebration of everything Redbreast 15 Year Old represents — heritage, craftsmanship, and character. Bottling it at natural cask strength allows the whiskey to fully showcase its complexity and vibrancy. Selecting 15 casks for this expression was a meaningful choice, connecting the whiskey's age to its creation story."
He continued, "In Redbreast's world, each batch tells its own story. This limited edition gives fans the chance to experience the spirit of Redbreast 15 in a new way, while staying true to the style they know and love."
Master Blender Emeritus Billy Leighton added, "When Redbreast 15 was first created it was intended to be a one-time release. Its overwhelming success led it to become a permanent part of our portfolio. This cask strength edition captures the spirit of that original moment — delivering a whiskey that is both deeply familiar and thrillingly new. It's a bold tribute to our fans and a reminder that every batch, like every Redbreast, has its own unique personality."
Each bottle carries a batch stamp, marking its place as part of a single-release, one-off edition. Redbreast fans, who often celebrate the subtle differences between batches, will find much to discover in this rare expression.
This launch also harnesses Redbreast's wider global brand campaign "Quite the Find", which celebrates the joy of discovering hidden gems — whether it's an extraordinary whiskey or a rare story — a theme recently brought to life through Redbreast's partnership with actor Andrew Scott and the Redbreast Unhidden short film award at the SXSW Film & TV Festival.
Redbreast 15 Year Old Cask Strength will be available from from 12pm on Wednesday 11th June 2025, at RRP €130.
