Redbreast 12 Year Old
Redbreast 12 is a single pot still Irish whiskey from Midleton. Its twelve-year age statement and maturation in bourbon and sherry casks define the standard expression at 40% ABV.
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At a glance
- Origin: Ireland
- Category: Irish single pot still whiskey
- Distillery: New Midleton
- Age: 12 years
- ABV: 40%
- Bottle size: 700 ml
- Maturation: Bourbon and sherry casks
What distinguishes this whisky
- Made with malted and unmalted barley.
- Triple distilled in copper pot stills.
- Bourbon and sherry casks form its maturation profile.
Producer tasting notes
Summary of the producer’s published tasting notes; not a Whisky Clan tasting.
- Nose: The producer highlights fruit and spice, with an oak-toast character.
- Palate: Its description pairs a smooth texture with sherry, fruit, spice and toasted oak.
- Finish: The producer describes a lingering finish that carries its layered flavours.
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Questions about this bottle
Is this the same as Redbreast 12 Cask Strength?
No. This record is the standard 40% ABV expression. Redbreast 12 Cask Strength is a distinct bottling and needs its own record.
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Sources and image credits
Redbreast / Irish Distillers · Checked 26 October 2026
Wikimedia Commons / Tasma3197 · Checked 26 October 2026
Tasma3197, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Historical photograph, 4 June 2011. Packaging may differ from bottles sold today.
The existing Wix image is a reduced-resolution copy. No new image edits were made for this review.