Redbreast’s Iberian Series has always explored how fortified‑wine barrels can enhance its single pot‑still whiskey, and the new Moscatel Wine Cask Edition pushes that idea to sun‑drenched extremes. Master blender David McCabe first matured the whiskey in ex‑American whiskey casks and Spanish Oloroso sherry casks before finishing it for 16 months in Málaga Moscatel casks supplied by fifth‑generation winemaker Marta Suárez Prieto of Bodegas Quitapenas. The result is a golden spirit bottled at 46 percent ABV that marries traditional Irish pot‑still character with Mediterranean citrus and honey.

The Moscatel casks had previously been seasoned with sweet Málaga Moscatel wine for two years, imparting aromas of dried fruit and floral notes. McCabe says the release celebrates Redbreast’s heritage and honours the family‑owned bodega’s 145‑year history. Prieto describes working with the Midleton Distillery team as an honor and notes that the casks lend flavors of honey, dates, caramelized fruit and gentle herbal, floral and citrus tones. With a recommended retail price of $109.99, the limited‑edition whiskey encourages drinkers to enjoy it neat or over ice to experience its full complexity.

While strictly a sipping whiskey rather than a cocktail base, it shows how cask finishes can bridge cultures – in this case, combining Ireland’s single pot‑still tradition with Spain’s Moscatel‑wine artistry. Collectors and connoisseurs looking for a new expression to mark the changing season will find this release both educational and deeply enjoyable.