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Redbreast Lustau Edition
Regular price
$139.00
Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey | Midleton Distillery × Bodegas Lustau
Overview
This expression is being discontinued, once its off the shelves its gone forever
Redbreast Lustau Edition is the result of a direct collaboration between two of the most respected names in their fields — Midleton Distillery in County Cork and Bodegas Lustau in Jerez, Spain. The whiskey follows the classic Redbreast recipe: triple-distilled Single Pot Still spirit, matured first in a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks. Then it takes a detour not available to the standard 12 — a finishing period of approximately one year in first-fill Oloroso sherry butts hand-selected from Lustau's own solera in Jerez.
That extra year in freshly-emptied Lustau butts gives the whiskey a deeper, more overtly sherried character than the core range — and bottled at 46% ABV, non-chill filtered, it keeps more of the natural texture and flavor that often gets stripped out of standard releases. A cult favorite among pot still fans since its 2016 launch.
The Distillery
Distilled and matured at Midleton Distillery in County Cork, home to Irish Distillers and the last remaining large-scale producer of true Single Pot Still whiskey. The Redbreast name itself dates back to the early 1900s, when bonder W&A Gilbey of Dublin sold Jameson-distilled whiskey under the Redbreast label — named for the robin that was the chairman's favorite bird.
The "Lustau" half of the name comes from Bodegas Lustau in Jerez, one of the most acclaimed sherry producers in the world and a specialist in traditional solera-aged Oloroso. The partnership brings the whiskey directly into contact with butts that have been actively holding Lustau sherry — not generic "ex-sherry" casks sourced through brokers — and the difference shows up in the glass.
Why We Recommend It
We recommend Redbreast Lustau Edition for customers who want:
- A more overtly sherried Redbreast than the standard 12 — deeper fruit, richer nuttiness, bigger mouthfeel
- A premium expression bottled at 46% and non-chill filtered — more flavor per sip than most 40% Irish whiskeys
- Authentic first-fill Oloroso butts from a single named sherry house (Lustau), not a generic sherry finish
- Something genuinely different from the core range to explore Redbreast's breadth
If you love the standard Redbreast 12 but wish the sherry came through a bit more, this is exactly what you're looking for. And if you're a fan of Spanish sherry on its own, this is a whiskey that speaks your language.
Production & Craftsmanship
| Style | Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey |
| Mash Bill | A mix of malted and unmalted barley — the hallmark of traditional Irish pot still |
| Distillation | Triple distilled in copper pot stills at Midleton Distillery |
| Initial Maturation | Matured in a combination of ex-bourbon American oak barrels and ex-sherry casks |
| Finish | Approximately 1 year in first-fill Oloroso sherry butts hand-selected from Bodegas Lustau, Jerez, Spain |
| Filtration | Non-chill filtered — natural cask character preserved |
| Bottling Strength | 46% ABV |
| Country of Origin | Ireland |
A "finish" sounds like a small thing, but the choice of cask makes a real difference. Freshly-emptied first-fill Oloroso butts carry actively damp sherry and wood compounds into the whiskey in a way that refill casks just can't match. Combined with the higher 46% bottling strength and non-chill filtration, the Lustau Edition keeps more of that character in the bottle than a standard release ever would.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Rich dried fruits up front — raisin, fig, and dark cherry — with layered notes of toasted almond, marzipan, and a generous hit of Oloroso nuttiness. Vanilla and warm oak sit underneath, with the classic pot still spice peeking through.
Palate
Full and creamy with that signature pot still mouthfeel. Sweet sherry fruit arrives first — prune, date, dark cherry — followed by warming pepper and cinnamon spice. Toasted nuts, marzipan, bitter orange peel, and dark chocolate build in the mid-palate. The 46% ABV carries the flavor without burning.
Finish
Long, rich, and lingering. Sherry sweetness fades into gentle oak tannin and warming pot still spice. A nutty, slightly dry character rounds things out and keeps you reaching for the next sip.
What Makes This Whiskey Special
Single Pot Still Triple Distilled First-Fill Lustau Oloroso Butts Non-Chill Filtered 46% ABV Midleton × Bodegas Lustau collaboration Malted & Unmalted Barley Irish Whiskey of the Year — multiple awards
How to Enjoy
Neat in a tulip glass is where this whiskey truly shines — the 46% ABV and non-chill filtration give it plenty of body and aroma to work with. A few drops of water will bring the Oloroso fruit and marzipan further forward if you'd like to coax more out of it. Over a single rock is also a perfectly respectable move on a warm evening. For cocktails, it's excellent in a Manhattan or Old Fashioned where the sherry depth adds a real upgrade over standard Irish whiskey — but given the craft involved, we'd steer you toward a neat pour first.
Product Details
| Category | Irish Whiskey |
| Style | Single Pot Still — Sherry Finish |
| Region | County Cork, Ireland |
| Distillery | Midleton Distillery, County Cork |
| Producer | Irish Distillers (Pernod Ricard) |
| Master Distiller | Kevin O'Gorman |
| Master Blender | Billy Leighton |
| Sherry Partner | Bodegas Lustau, Jerez, Spain |
| Mash Bill | Malted & Unmalted Barley |
| Cask Types | Ex-Bourbon, Ex-Sherry, finished in First-Fill Lustau Oloroso Butts |
| Filtration | Non-Chill Filtered |
| ABV | 46% |
| Bottle Size | 700ml / 750ml |
| Country | Ireland |
Rated 89.5 in Jim Murrays Whisky Bible.. A real value for money whiskey
Redbreast Lustau Edition is a masterful celebration of Irish whiskey craftsmanship and Spanish sherry tradition. This expression starts life as a classic Redbreast single pot still whiskey, triple distilled at the historic Midleton Distillery in County Cork. It is then matured in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks before being finished for an extended period in first-fill Oloroso sherry butts from the renowned Bodegas Lustau in Jerez, Spain.
Redbreast Lustau a whiskey bursting with richness and complexity. On the nose, Redbreast Lustau offers luscious aromas of dark fruits, figs, and toasted almonds. The palate delivers waves of decadent sherry sweetness balanced by Redbreast’s signature pot still spice, dried fruits, and a touch of chocolate and marzipan. The finish is long, warm, and luxuriously smooth.
What makes Redbreast Lustau so exceptional is the perfect harmony between the boldness of traditional Irish pot still whiskey and the depth and character imparted by the Spanish Oloroso sherry casks. It’s a whiskey that appeals equally to seasoned Redbreast fans and newcomers seeking something special. Awarded Gold at numerous international competitions, Redbreast Lustau stands proudly as one of the finest sherried Irish whiskeys available today.
Awards (these are just a few):
Regular price
$139.00
Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey | Midleton Distillery × Bodegas Lustau
Overview
This expression is being discontinued, once its off the shelves its gone forever
Redbreast Lustau Edition is the result of a direct collaboration between two of the most respected names in their fields — Midleton Distillery in County Cork and Bodegas Lustau in Jerez, Spain. The whiskey follows the classic Redbreast recipe: triple-distilled Single Pot Still spirit, matured first in a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks. Then it takes a detour not available to the standard 12 — a finishing period of approximately one year in first-fill Oloroso sherry butts hand-selected from Lustau's own solera in Jerez.
That extra year in freshly-emptied Lustau butts gives the whiskey a deeper, more overtly sherried character than the core range — and bottled at 46% ABV, non-chill filtered, it keeps more of the natural texture and flavor that often gets stripped out of standard releases. A cult favorite among pot still fans since its 2016 launch.
The Distillery
Distilled and matured at Midleton Distillery in County Cork, home to Irish Distillers and the last remaining large-scale producer of true Single Pot Still whiskey. The Redbreast name itself dates back to the early 1900s, when bonder W&A Gilbey of Dublin sold Jameson-distilled whiskey under the Redbreast label — named for the robin that was the chairman's favorite bird.
The "Lustau" half of the name comes from Bodegas Lustau in Jerez, one of the most acclaimed sherry producers in the world and a specialist in traditional solera-aged Oloroso. The partnership brings the whiskey directly into contact with butts that have been actively holding Lustau sherry — not generic "ex-sherry" casks sourced through brokers — and the difference shows up in the glass.
Why We Recommend It
We recommend Redbreast Lustau Edition for customers who want:
- A more overtly sherried Redbreast than the standard 12 — deeper fruit, richer nuttiness, bigger mouthfeel
- A premium expression bottled at 46% and non-chill filtered — more flavor per sip than most 40% Irish whiskeys
- Authentic first-fill Oloroso butts from a single named sherry house (Lustau), not a generic sherry finish
- Something genuinely different from the core range to explore Redbreast's breadth
If you love the standard Redbreast 12 but wish the sherry came through a bit more, this is exactly what you're looking for. And if you're a fan of Spanish sherry on its own, this is a whiskey that speaks your language.
Production & Craftsmanship
| Style | Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey |
| Mash Bill | A mix of malted and unmalted barley — the hallmark of traditional Irish pot still |
| Distillation | Triple distilled in copper pot stills at Midleton Distillery |
| Initial Maturation | Matured in a combination of ex-bourbon American oak barrels and ex-sherry casks |
| Finish | Approximately 1 year in first-fill Oloroso sherry butts hand-selected from Bodegas Lustau, Jerez, Spain |
| Filtration | Non-chill filtered — natural cask character preserved |
| Bottling Strength | 46% ABV |
| Country of Origin | Ireland |
A "finish" sounds like a small thing, but the choice of cask makes a real difference. Freshly-emptied first-fill Oloroso butts carry actively damp sherry and wood compounds into the whiskey in a way that refill casks just can't match. Combined with the higher 46% bottling strength and non-chill filtration, the Lustau Edition keeps more of that character in the bottle than a standard release ever would.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Rich dried fruits up front — raisin, fig, and dark cherry — with layered notes of toasted almond, marzipan, and a generous hit of Oloroso nuttiness. Vanilla and warm oak sit underneath, with the classic pot still spice peeking through.
Palate
Full and creamy with that signature pot still mouthfeel. Sweet sherry fruit arrives first — prune, date, dark cherry — followed by warming pepper and cinnamon spice. Toasted nuts, marzipan, bitter orange peel, and dark chocolate build in the mid-palate. The 46% ABV carries the flavor without burning.
Finish
Long, rich, and lingering. Sherry sweetness fades into gentle oak tannin and warming pot still spice. A nutty, slightly dry character rounds things out and keeps you reaching for the next sip.
What Makes This Whiskey Special
Single Pot Still Triple Distilled First-Fill Lustau Oloroso Butts Non-Chill Filtered 46% ABV Midleton × Bodegas Lustau collaboration Malted & Unmalted Barley Irish Whiskey of the Year — multiple awards
How to Enjoy
Neat in a tulip glass is where this whiskey truly shines — the 46% ABV and non-chill filtration give it plenty of body and aroma to work with. A few drops of water will bring the Oloroso fruit and marzipan further forward if you'd like to coax more out of it. Over a single rock is also a perfectly respectable move on a warm evening. For cocktails, it's excellent in a Manhattan or Old Fashioned where the sherry depth adds a real upgrade over standard Irish whiskey — but given the craft involved, we'd steer you toward a neat pour first.
Product Details
| Category | Irish Whiskey |
| Style | Single Pot Still — Sherry Finish |
| Region | County Cork, Ireland |
| Distillery | Midleton Distillery, County Cork |
| Producer | Irish Distillers (Pernod Ricard) |
| Master Distiller | Kevin O'Gorman |
| Master Blender | Billy Leighton |
| Sherry Partner | Bodegas Lustau, Jerez, Spain |
| Mash Bill | Malted & Unmalted Barley |
| Cask Types | Ex-Bourbon, Ex-Sherry, finished in First-Fill Lustau Oloroso Butts |
| Filtration | Non-Chill Filtered |
| ABV | 46% |
| Bottle Size | 700ml / 750ml |
| Country | Ireland |
Rated 89.5 in Jim Murrays Whisky Bible.. A real value for money whiskey
Redbreast Lustau Edition is a masterful celebration of Irish whiskey craftsmanship and Spanish sherry tradition. This expression starts life as a classic Redbreast single pot still whiskey, triple distilled at the historic Midleton Distillery in County Cork. It is then matured in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks before being finished for an extended period in first-fill Oloroso sherry butts from the renowned Bodegas Lustau in Jerez, Spain.
Redbreast Lustau a whiskey bursting with richness and complexity. On the nose, Redbreast Lustau offers luscious aromas of dark fruits, figs, and toasted almonds. The palate delivers waves of decadent sherry sweetness balanced by Redbreast’s signature pot still spice, dried fruits, and a touch of chocolate and marzipan. The finish is long, warm, and luxuriously smooth.
What makes Redbreast Lustau so exceptional is the perfect harmony between the boldness of traditional Irish pot still whiskey and the depth and character imparted by the Spanish Oloroso sherry casks. It’s a whiskey that appeals equally to seasoned Redbreast fans and newcomers seeking something special. Awarded Gold at numerous international competitions, Redbreast Lustau stands proudly as one of the finest sherried Irish whiskeys available today.
Awards (these are just a few):