Redbreast 27 Year Old Wins Best Pot Still at World Whiskies Awards 2025
Redbreast 27 Year Old has taken top honours as Best Pot Still 2025 at the World Whiskies Awards, reaffirming the status of Redbreast as Ireland’s benchmark pot still producer. Aged in a mix of bourbon, sherry, and Port casks, this expression stood out for its exotic fruit character, spice, and seamless maturity.
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Key Takeaways
Redbreast 27 Year Old awarded Best Pot Still 2025 for its exceptional tropical fruit profile and layered oak integration.
The win confirms Irish Distillers’ dominance in the pot still category at extended age.
Judges praised the balance of maturation across bourbon, sherry, and Port casks.
Best Pot Still 2025 – Redbreast 27 Year Old
Redbreast 27 Year Old is a triple-distilled single pot still whiskey crafted from a mash of malted and unmalted barley. Matured for nearly three decades, its profile is driven by tropical fruit, rich spice, and lingering oak. Judges noted the precision of cask integration and the whiskey’s extraordinary depth and elegance.
Aroma | Mango, pineapple, rich toasted oak |
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Palate | Mango, sultana, apricot, vanilla, nutmeg, cedar |
Finish | Long, layered with exotic fruit and spice |
What Is Pot Still Whiskey?
Pot still whiskey is a traditional Irish style made from a mash of malted and unmalted barley, triple-distilled in copper pot stills. It offers a creamy mouthfeel, pronounced spice, and fruit-forward character—distinct from single malts and grain whiskies.
In 2025, judges looked for depth, cask harmony, and the signature pot still texture. Redbreast 27 exemplified the style at its peak maturity, combining tropical vibrancy with seasoned oak and sherry richness.
The selection of Redbreast 27 Year Old as Best Pot Still 2025 underscores Ireland’s mastery of this historic style. Its long aging and intricate cask composition produced a whiskey of remarkable finesse and complexity—one that continues to define the pot still category worldwide.
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