PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Redbreast PX Edition began life as a limited release in 2021, and it proved popular enough that it's since earned a genuine promotion — from special-occasion bottling to a permanent, standing member of the core Redbreast lineup. It remains the inaugural expression in the brand's Iberian Series, a chapter built specifically around Spanish and Portuguese cask influence, described by Redbreast itself as whiskeys "suffused with the natural warmth and sweetness of the Iberian peninsula." Unique among the Redbreast family, PX Edition begins its life as triple-distilled single pot still whiskey, matured first in a combination of ex-bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks, before undergoing a final, defining stage: re-casking into Pedro Ximénez hogsheads sourced from the sun-drenched bodegas of southern Spain — Bodegas Lustau, by name.
The mash bill follows Redbreast's traditional formula, a blend of malted and unmalted barley grown on farms across Ireland's Munster region, distilled at Midleton Distillery in County Cork, using soft, clear water drawn from the Dungourney River as it winds through neighboring Clonmult. Redbreast has built its reputation as, in the brand's own words, the #1 Ultra-Premium Irish Whiskey, and PX Edition's recognition at the 2024 Irish Whiskey Awards confirms what serious pot still enthusiasts have suspected since the Iberian Series first launched: this is some of the most compelling work currently coming out of Midleton.
Amongst the Whiskey's Christopher Null-style independent reviewer, revisiting the release year over year, called Redbreast simply "the beacon of quality, the gold standard, the top of the food chain for Irish whiskey" — his detailed 2023 tasting found "butterscotch, browned butter and molasses" opening the nose, with "the malted portion of the mash bill" shining through late in the glass with genuinely distinctive "milk dud and waffle bread tones." The official tasting notes describe rich aromas of raisin, fig, and roasted nuts layered over oak and spice, developing on the palate into velvety, full-bodied dark fruits, toasted sugar, cinnamon, and orange peel, closing long and satisfying with lingering PX sweetness, clove, and oak. Non-chill filtered at 46% ABV, this is Redbreast's own decadent Spanish accent — sherry-lover's whiskey with genuine pot still backbone underneath.
Redbreast PX Edition is produced at Midleton Distillery in County Cork, Ireland, owned by Pernod Ricard. It is the inaugural release of the Redbreast Iberian Series, a collection dedicated to exploring the influence of Spanish and Portuguese casks on traditional Irish single pot still whiskey. First released in 2021 as a limited offering, PX Edition has since become a permanent addition to the core Redbreast portfolio.
The whiskey is triple distilled from a mash bill of malted and unmalted barley sourced from farms across Ireland's Munster region, using soft, clear water drawn from the Dungourney River. Following distillation, the spirit matures initially in a combination of ex-bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks, before undergoing a secondary finishing period in Pedro Ximénez sherry hogsheads sourced from bodegas in southern Spain, including Bodegas Lustau — a step that imparts intense dark fruit sweetness and dessert-like richness distinct from Redbreast's standard core-range expressions. The whiskey is bottled non-chill filtered at 46% ABV / 92 proof, and was recognized at the 2024 Irish Whiskey Awards.
No formal numerical critic score is confirmed for this product beyond its recognition at the 2024 Irish Whiskey Awards.
Amongst the Whiskey (extended independent review, 2023 release):
"Redbreast line has long been the beacon of quality, the gold standard, or the top of the food chain for Irish whiskey to me. The lovely buttery pot still whiskey that comes out of Midleton distillery is amongst the finest in the world. Layer in Pedro Ximénez sherry hogsheads for a finishing cask and you've got some of the most careful craftsmanship involved from start to finish. Butterscotch, browned butter and molasses slowly uncover a hidden underground bunker filled with dark aromas that fade into sterility. The malted portion of the mash bill shines through late in the glass with milk dud and waffle bread tones."
The Liquor Barn (extended tasting note, 2024 Irish Whiskey Awards recognition):
"Aroma: Dark, jammy notes of fig and date lead into rich molasses and cocoa. Toasted almond and warm oak develop underneath, with subtle hints of spice from the pot still distillation. Taste: The entry is syrupy and immediately sherry-forward, with spiced orange and baking chocolate arriving on the mid-palate."
The Barrel Tap (official tasting note):
"Appearance: Deep amber with golden undertones. Nose: Rich aromas of raisin, fig, and roasted nuts layered over oak and spice. Palate: Velvety and full-bodied with flavors of dark fruits, toasted sugar, cinnamon, and orange peel. Finish: Long and satisfying with lingering notes of PX sweetness, clove, and a touch of oak."
Redbreast (official tasting notes):
"Hints of fruit, spices and toasted nuts combine with the subtly sweet aroma of Pedro Ximénez sherry seasoned casks. A zesty, syrupy mouthful with the perfect balance of fruit, spice and toasted notes."
Nose
Deep amber with golden undertones. Rich raisin, fig, and roasted nuts lead, layered over toasted oak and spice. Butterscotch, browned butter, and molasses add further depth, with dried date and vanilla rounding out a genuinely dark, layered aromatic profile.
Palate
Velvety and full-bodied, delivering dark fruits, toasted sugar, cinnamon, and orange peel. Syrupy and immediately sherry-forward, with spiced orange and baking chocolate arriving mid-palate, alongside stewed fruit and nutmeg. Late in the glass, the malted barley component reveals distinctive milk dud and waffle bread tones.
Finish
Long and satisfying, closing with lingering PX sweetness, clove, and a touch of oak. Warm and rounded, with toffee and dark chocolate carrying through the final notes.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Style | Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey |
| ABV / Proof | 46% ABV / 92 Proof |
| Distillation | Triple distilled |
| Mash Bill | Malted and unmalted barley, Munster region |
| Water Source | Dungourney River |
| Distillery | Midleton Distillery — County Cork, Ireland |
| Owner | Pernod Ricard |
| Primary Maturation | Ex-bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks |
| Finishing Casks | Pedro Ximénez sherry hogsheads (Bodegas Lustau, southern Spain) |
| Series | Redbreast Iberian Series — inaugural release, first launched 2021 |
| Availability | Now a permanent addition to the core Redbreast portfolio |
| Chill Filtered | No |
| Recognition | 2024 Irish Whiskey Awards |
| Sister Expressions | Redbreast 12, 15 Year (core range) |
| Style / Identity | Decadent, sherry-forward single pot still — dark fruit richness layered onto classic Redbreast creaminess and spice |
| Aromas & Flavors | Raisin, fig, roasted nuts, oak, spice, dark chocolate, orange peel, cinnamon, toffee |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
Best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to let the sherry notes fully unfold. Ideal as a dessert pour.
Bottle Size: All bottles are 750ML/700ML unless otherwise noted.
21 and Over: Adult Signature Required
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