Irish Distillers - Edinburgh Whisky Blog

Redbreast Dream Cask Ruby Port Edition

May 16, 2020 by Chris +

It’s a bit like Christmas, isn’t it, the launch of the next Redbreast Dream Cask? The release happens once a year – usually to mark World Whisky Day in mid-May – I can barely sleep the night before, and when it does arrive, [...]

Method & Madness: Acacia & Cherry Wood Finishes

September 13, 2019 by Chris +

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For those of you not familiar with Method & Madness, it is a brand which has resulted from the coming together of Irish Distillers’ (think Jameson and Redbreast) most experienced blenders, and their upstart apprentices. [...]

Redbreast Dream Cask 32yo

May 26, 2018 by Chris +

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Last weekend amongst all the hubbub of a Royal Wedding, the FA Cup final, and World Whisky Day, a very exciting whisky was launched. I avoided all the aforementioned chaos with The Drinks Lady by escaping to the Scottish [...]

Green Spot Leoville Barton

August 16, 2015 by Chris +

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For me, there are 2 or 3 gems in the Midleton range, that I think are truly special. Redbreast 12, Jameson 18, and one or two of the Midelton Rare bottlings I have tried. After these gems, I would say that the rest of the [...]

Redbreast 21 Year Old

October 1, 2013 by Graeme +

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Redbreast is best! Or at least that is what I always say when it comes to Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey. Ever since I tried the Redbreast Cask Strength 12yo I have been well and truly smitten with all of their releases. [...]