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Redbreast Dream Cask ‘Oloroso Sherry Edition’ Ballot Massively Over Subscribed!

May 26, 2021 by Gary Leave a Comment

Redbreast Dream Cask

Thousands of whiskey fans from around the world entered an online ballot to purchase a limited-edition bottle of Redbreast Dream Cask – the fourth in the annual series produced by Irish Distillers at Midleton Distillery in Co. Cork.

With just 924 bottles available globally, over 11,000 people signed up for a chance to purchase this year’s Dream Cask Oloroso Sherry Edition, launched through Redbreast’s online members’ club, The Birdhouse.

This year’s release is extremely special to me as it combines traditional whiskey making with new ways of finishing to create a remarkable whiskey. A joy to behold with every sip, Dream Cask Oloroso Sherry Edition will take our successful entrants on a journey from Ireland to the Spanish bodegas of Jerez de la Frontera where our Oloroso cask was sourced.

We have been overwhelmed by the phenomenal response to this year’s ballot and delighted to see the continued momentum for our renowned Redbreast Dream Cask collection. With consumers as far afield as Iceland, Hong Kong and South Africa we are proud to see Redbreast Irish Whiskey taking flight across the globe.
– Billy Leighton: Master Blender at Irish Distillers

The Redbreast Birdhouse provides Irish whiskey fans with exclusive access to limited-edition releases, information on the growing Redbreast family, alongside interviews from the Midleton Masters and unique Redbreast gifts. Redbreast Dream Cask Oloroso Sherry Edition is the latest release in a series of limited-edition Redbreast Irish whiskeys unveiled on an annual basis to mark World Whisky Day.

Redbreast Whiskey is also available to buy from these online Merchants:-

  • The Whisky Exchange
  • Master of Malt
  • The Whisky Shop
  • The Little Whisky Shop

Filed Under: Irish, Irish Distillers, New Arrivals, News, Redbreast, Reference Whisky, Whiskey

Hints & Tips On All Things Whisky – Courtesy Of Porch!

May 26, 2021 by Gary Leave a Comment

How to Store, Taste, Preserve and Mix Whisky: Tips from the Experts!

I was honoured just recently to be asked to contribute an article to Porch’s Blog: How to Store, Taste, Preserve and Mix Whisky: Tips from the Experts!.

Porch is dedicated to helping homeowners with their home improvements and moving projects, and in their blog they also provide advice and tips to help homeowners.

So, in the spirit of this (excuse the pun!) they thought they’d put together an article to help whisky lovers to have a better understanding and get to know a little bit more about the world of whisky – Hurrah!

The topics covered in the article are:-

  • What makes Irish whiskey unique?
  • What is the difference between single malt and single grain whisky?
  • Tips to start your whisky collection. Why join a whisky club?
  • What does ‘peaty’ mean when describing whisky?
  • How do whisky clubs work, and what are the benefits of joining?
  • What’s the difference between bourbon and rye whiskey?
  • How to store your whisky
  • How important is the cask (type/size) in whisky aging?
  • Tips to become a better whisky shopper? How to choose the best one for you?
  • Neat? On the rocks? In a cocktail?

Pretty comprehensive I’m sure you’ll agree?! And well worth a look!

My fellow contributors featured in the article are:-


@whiskeyisland @SummertonClub @GLDistillery @Mark_Littler @whiskysuggest @TheAlcoholProf @WordsofWhisky @whiskywaffle

Filed Under: News, Whiskey, Whisky

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