As one of the few brands, Redbreast has specialized in the production of Single Pot Still whiskey, a process that, unlike Single Malt, uses only unmalted barley, resulting in a more spicy and robust flavor.
The globally beloved Redbreast Whiskey is now produced at the New Middleton Distillery, owned by Irish Distillers Limited - a successor to the W & A Gilbey distillery.
The brand name Redbreast was created in 1912, following an idea from the company owner Sir Walter Gilbey, who was an enthusiastic ornithologist.