Redbreast is a brand of [ingredient=irish-whiskey Irish Whiskey] made at New Midleton Distillery by Irish Distillers, a subsidiary of Pernod-Ricard. The brand was introduced in the early 20th century by an independent bottler of [ingredient=jameson Jameson's], the brand was absorbed into the Irish Distillers conglomerate 1990.
Redbreast is one of the few remaining Irish whiskeys that is pot-distilled. It is aged in a mixture of predominately used [ingredient=sherry Sherry] casks, with a small percentage of used [ingredient=bourbon Bourbon] barrels. Redbreast comes in a 12 year version and a 15 year old limited release that was introduced in 2010.
Redbreast is much fuller bodied and oilier in mouthfeel than most Irish whiskeys.
Some popular cocktails containing Redbreast
- Psycho Killer — Irish whiskey, Campari, White Crème de Cacao, Crème de Banane, Absinthe
- Fosbury Flip — Irish whiskey, Armagnac, Apricot liqueur, Bitters, Cream, Whole egg, Cinnamon syrup, Nutmeg
- The Westie — Irish whiskey, Drambuie, Galliano, Bitters, Lemon juice, Cherry
- Bankers Are Wankers — Irish whiskey, Jamaican rum, Port, Bitters, Lime juice, Raspberry syrup, Nutmeg
- A Warming Sensation — Irish whiskey, Luxardo Fernet, Crème de Cacao, Bitters
- Hearts of Oak — Bourbon, Irish whiskey, Islay Scotch, Bitters, Grade B maple syrup, Cinnamon stick
- Five Points Sour — Irish whiskey, Port, Lemon juice, Cinnamon syrup
- Tipperary (Irish Whiskey) — Irish whiskey, Sweet vermouth, Bitters, Herbal liqueur
- The Cause — Irish whiskey, Dry vermouth, Bruto Americano
- Head of Steam — Irish whiskey, Sweet vermouth, Pedro Ximénez Sherry, Bitters, Orange peel
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