Midleton Very Rare Vintage 2021
Chosen from our highest-quality single pot still and single grain Irish whiskeys from the past four decades, Midleton Very Rare 2021 is made of spirits aged between 13 and 35 years in lightly charred ex-bourbon American oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
A delicate introduction of Sweet Mandarin Orange Citrus with Green Banana and Vanilla. The light Herbal notes develop until the typical Pot Still Spices, including Cardamom, Nutmeg and Peppers, show the signature Midleton style. Whilst a touch of Cedarwood and Charred American Oak add to the complexity.
The smooth initial mouthcoating is initially sweet with Vanilla and red Apple, before the more robust spices, Cinnamon and Clove with a slice of Root Ginger, show their presence. There is a polished Antique Wood contribution from the Barrels alongside some light Tannins and Charred Oak.
The finish is extra long as the spices subside giving way to Green Fruit and Stalks of Barley.
Whiskey Hand-Selected and Blended by a Master Distiller
This is the 37th edition in our world-renowned, highly collectable range of rare vintage whiskeys, and the last selected by our Master Distiller, Kevin O’Gorman.
Toward the end of his tenure as Master Distiller, Kevin O’Gorman continued the long-standing tradition of hand-selecting whiskeys for this highly anticipated annual expression.
For Midleton Very Rare 2021 Vintage, he chose to blend 83% pot still with whiskey from third-fill casks. The result: a luxurious, balanced whiskey with a rich, complex profile. The whiskey’s flavors shine through and take center stage because of the refilled casks. This 2021 Vintage is a fitting legacy for one of Irish whiskey’s great Master Distillers.
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