Irish whiskey model Redbreast simply launched Redbreast Moscatel Wine Cask Version, the fifth iteration within the award-winning Redbreast Iberian Sequence.
Whereas all Redbreast whiskies are matured in a mixture of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks, what makes the Iberian Sequence distinctive is the sherry casks particularly chosen for these expressions, in keeping with the distillery. Crafted by grasp blender David McCabe, this limited-edition makes use of Moscatel Wine casks from the historic Bodegas Quitapenas to counterpoint the flavour profile.
Redbreast Moscatel Wine Cask Version is first matured in a choice of ex-American whiskey casks and Spanish Oloroso sherry casks, in keeping with the distillery, adopted by a remaining maturation interval of 16 months in Málaga Moscatel casks. Bottled at 46% ABV, this new launch has a extra citrus ahead persona.
The whiskey opens with notes of tangerine and twisted orange peel, in keeping with distillery notes, accompanied by chamomile tea, nutmeg and cedarwood. The wine-seasoned oak imparts vanilla, with notes of floral honey and sugar glazed fruits, whereas the pot nonetheless spices add refined notes of black peppercorn and clove.
“The launch of Redbreast Moscatel Wine Cask Version is a celebration of Redbreast’s heritage, craftsmanship and unbelievable legacy relationship again to the late 1800s,” mentioned grasp blender, David McCabe, in a information launch. “The usage of Spanish Moscatel-seasoned casks is a tribute to Redbreast’s historic ties to sherry and fortified wines, and our appreciation for the unbelievable individuals throughout the area, together with Marta and her household at Bodegas Quitapenas, which was based in 1880. Their outstanding household heritage impressed the richness and depth of this expression.”
“It has been an ideal honor to work with David and his crew at Midleton on the launch of Redbreast Moscatel Wine Cask Version, which pays such a beautiful tribute to our wealthy household historical past,” added Marta Suárez Prieto of Bodegas Quitapenas. “Together with my cousin Víctor, we’ve taken nice care to season the casks completely, to make sure the brand new expression is infused with fantastic taste notes of candy honey, dates and caramelized fruits alongside light natural, floral and citrus tones.”
Redbreast Moscatel Wine Cask Version is out there at RedbreastWhiskey.com (SRP: $109.99).
