Midleton Very Rare 2017 Irish Whiskey

Description

Whiskey: Midleton Very Rare 2017 Irish Whiskey

Terrific whiskey from Midleton, part of the Very Rare series that was first created by then Master Distiller Barry Crockett in 1984.

Size: 750mL

Proof: 80 (40% ABV)

Origin: Ireland

Distillery: Midleton Distillery

2017’s edition of Midleton Very Rare Irish whiskey! These bottlings are always hotly anticipated and much adored, and as ever, Midleton has released an absolutely smashing expression. Well worth a look.

Midleton Very Rare 2017 Irish Whiskey Tasting Notes

Nose: Mandarin and nutmeg with baking notes from warm raisin scones and old fashioned heavy cake.

Palate: Spices to the fore, more nutmeg and cinnamon too. The expected dried fruit then emerges (but doesn’t overpower) with orange peel, vanilla, baked pear and some fragrant apricot.

Finish: More savoury and quite dignified with touches of clove and green pepper.

Distillery Information

Midleton Very Rare is a premium Irish whiskey, produced by Irish Distillers at the New Midleton Distillery, in the East Cork town of Midleton, from which it gets its name. A non-age statement whiskey, containing a mix of pot still and grain whiskeys, it is matured for about twelve to twenty years in ex-bourbon American Oak barrels.One of the most expensive whiskeys regularly produced by Irish Distillers,[2] since its launch in 1984, Midleton Very Rare has frequently been the recipient of strong reviews and awards.