Factory Tour, tastings:
Park North, Midleton, Co. Cork, IrelandBuy online directly from the producer:
midletondistillerycollection.com/midleton-very-rare/midleton-vr-whiskey-collection/Experimental phase: initial rating derived from official awards and critic reviews
The Irish Whiskey Masters - Gold
2022
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold
2022
Midleton Very Rare 2022 is a distinguished Irish whiskey crafted by Master Distiller Kevin O'Gorman. This vintage release is a harmonious blend of single pot still and single grain whiskeys, aged between 12 and 33 years in lightly charred ex-bourbon American oak barrels.
Bottled at 40% ABV, it presents a fruit-forward aroma with notes of mandarin and candied apple, complemented by white pepper, nutmeg, hazelnut chocolate, and toffee. The palate offers flavors of caramelized red apples, orange zest, and crème brûlée, intertwined with pot still spices and cereal undertones.
Midleton Very Rare is a prestigious series of Irish whiskeys produced by the Midleton Distillery, located in County Cork. The Midleton Very Rare series, launched in 1984 by Master Distiller Barry Crockett, is an annual release of carefully selected and blended vintages.