# 19-Year-Old Irish Whiskeys Barrel & Batch Introduce New Single Pot Irish Whiskey in Australia By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2022-03-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrel-batch References: [manofmany](https://manofmany.com/lifestyle/drinks/redbreast-first-australian-single-cask-exclusive?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [redbreastwhiskey](https://www.redbreastwhiskey.com/en-en/the-range/redbreast-12-year-old-whiskey)  Australian whiskey co-op [Barrel & Batch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wire-works-bourbon-barrel) has announced the launch of its newest spring expression, a 19-year-old Redbreast Irish Whiskey. The new [single pot still Irish whiskey](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rare-single-malt) was made at the Middleton Distillery in Country Cork and is set to become an instant classic for Aussie whiskey-lovers. In addition, the premium expression arrives at a time when Irish whiskey sales are exploding around the world, making it a particularly rare and noteworthy bottling. “Appreciation of Irish Whiskey is booming worldwide. [Age statement and single cask whiskies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agestatement-whisky) are selling at ridiculous prices overseas and are going to be much harder to source in the coming years,” Barrel & Batch wrote in a recent statement. “Thanks again to everyone for supporting Barrel & Batch and making amazing opportunities like this happen.” Image Credit: Red Breast ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Rising Demand for Rare Irish Whiskeys:** As appreciation for Irish whiskey grows worldwide, there is a disruptive opportunity for companies to produce and market unique, single pot still Irish whiskeys like the 19-year-old Redbreast. - **Luxury Spirits Market Growth:** Premium expressions such as aged single cask whiskeys are selling at high prices overseas, creating an opportunity for luxury whiskey brands to expand their market and appeal to whiskey enthusiasts. - **Craft Distilleries:** As the global whiskey market grows, the demand for locally-produced, artisanal whiskeys is also increasing, presenting a disruptive innovation opportunity for craft distilleries to tap into this market. ### Where This Applies - **Alcoholic Beverages:** As whiskey sales continue to grow worldwide, there is a disruptive opportunity for alcoholic beverage companies to invest in new and unique offerings like the 19-year-old Redbreast. - **Luxury Goods:** As premium expressions of whiskey become increasingly sought after, there is opportunity for luxury goods companies to expand into the growing luxury whiskey market. - **Craft Distilling:** As demand for craft whiskeys increases, there is a disruptive opportunity for small-scale craft distilleries to enter the whiskey market and produce unique, high-quality offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fruit-Forward Irish Whiskies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redbreast.md) - [Exclusive Double-Barreled Bourbons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bushmills.md) - [Single Malt Irish Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/writers-tears.md) - [Limited-Edition Aged Single Malts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thirteen-yearold-single-malt.md) - [Complex 28-Year-Old Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glendronach-grandeur-batch.md) - [Japanese Oak Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midleton-very-rare.md) - [Ultra-Premium American Bourbons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/18-yearold-bourbon.md) - [22-Year-Old Triple-Distilled Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benriach.md) - [Caribbean-Inspired Aged Irish Whiskey](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remixed-caribbean-beats.md)