PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Redbreast Missouri Oak Edition is a bold and expressive reinterpretation of the iconic Single Pot Still style. It combines Redbreast’s signature richness with a vibrant new layer of American oak spice, resulting in a whiskey that is both familiar and refreshingly different. Full-bodied, warm, and beautifully textured, it offers depth, character, and a compelling oak influence that stands out in the Redbreast family.
This limited-edition Redbreast begins with the classic foundation: triple-distilled Single Pot Still Irish whiskey made from a mash of malted and unmalted barley. It is first matured in traditional ex-bourbon and sherry casks, developing Redbreast’s hallmark combination of dried fruit sweetness, creamy depth, and pot-still spice.
For this edition, the whiskey undergoes a special finishing period in virgin Missouri Ozark oak casks. These casks, with their tight grain and pronounced vanilla-laden character, impart deeper oak-driven spice, warm sweetness, and aromatic richness. Bottled at 50.5% ABV, it maintains intensity, structure, and a luxurious mouthfeel.
The goal of this release is to showcase how American oak — untouched by previous spirits — can amplify and complement the traditional Redbreast profile.
Professional reviewers consistently praise Missouri Oak Edition for its confident, oak-forward interpretation of Redbreast:
Whiskey writers admire how the virgin Missouri oak adds cinnamon, nutmeg, toasted sweetness, and vanilla warmth without overshadowing the underlying pot-still character.
Tasting panels frequently highlight the whiskey’s balance of fruit and spice, calling attention to notes of baked apples, dark berries, clove, and warm oak.
Many critics describe it as one of the most compelling limited releases in the Redbreast lineup, applauding how the higher ABV and fresh oak finish create a more robust, textural expression.
Among seasoned reviewers, Missouri Oak Edition is often described as a “bolder, wood-forward sibling” to the classic 12- and 15-year expressions.
The critical consensus: a successful and exciting exploration of American oak within Ireland’s most iconic pot-still portfolio.
Nose:
Toffee apple, vanilla bean, and dried cherries lead, followed by pot-still spice — cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg — layered with toasted oak, roasted pecan, and a subtle hint of dark berry compote.
Palate:
Rich and full-bodied. Vanilla cream, baked apple, and red berry notes are joined by warming spice, dark chocolate shavings, toasted nuts, and structured oak tannin. The Missouri oak adds a gentle sweetness and depth, balancing spice with creamy richness.
Finish:
Long, warm, and oaked. Lingering cinnamon bark, vanilla, berry skin, toasted pecan, and a touch of tobacco leaf. The finish fades slowly, carrying Redbreast’s signature pot-still spice and soft, drying wood.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| ABV / Proof | 50.5% ABV |
| Origin / Region | Ireland — Midleton Distillery |
| Production or Grain Type | Single Pot Still (malted + unmalted barley) |
| Aging or Maturation | Matured in bourbon & sherry casks, finished in virgin Missouri Ozark oak |
| Aromas & Flavors | Toffee apple, vanilla, dark berries, ginger, cinnamon, toasted pecan, oak spice, dark chocolate |
| Style / Identity | Limited-edition, oak-forward Single Pot Still whiskey |
"Red apple, honey, almost caramel-like on the nose, with oak and pot still spices, sweet cinnamon, cocoa powder, and maraschino cherry. It’s curiously oaky at first, then opens up with red apple, chocolate, baking spices, black tea, and cinnamon bark, with a mouth-coating texture on the finish that revels in wood spices. This is a robust pot still whiskey, and one that’s bursting with flavor." Jonny McCormick for the Whisky Advocate 93 Points
Bottle Size: All bottles are 750ML/700ML unless otherwise noted.
21 and Over: Adult Signature Required
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