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Midleton

Very Rare

ABV 40%
REVIEWED Issue 29

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Specifications

Brand: Midleton
Expression: Very Rare
Type: Republic of Ireland Whisky / Blended
Age: No Age Statement
Year of bottling: 2002
ABV: 40%
Country/Region: Republic of Ireland
Bottling type: Standard (Distillery or blended)

Awards

Recommended
Issue 29

Tasting notes

Taster Michael Jackson

Nose: Clean, fresh, dessert apple skin. Honeycomb toffee
Palate: Soft, smooth, caressing. Very lightly fruity. Zabaglione. White peaches. Amaretto macaroons.
Finish: Toasty. Winey. Malaga?
Comment: In general, Midleton is a bit too elegant for me, but this is a lovely vintage. The Yquem of whiskies?

8.8

Taster Dave Broom

Nose: Quite lean, aromatic and complex: sandalwood, polished furniture, nutmeg and spice. Oak tones alongside crème caramel, oil, tobacco.
Palate: Rounded with treacle toffee and a mix of dried spice, oak and a rich, oily texture with a crunchy centre.
Finish: Long.
Comment: Not one, but two world-class whiskeys. All hail the two Barrys!

8.8

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The Midleton Co. Distillery, Distellery Walk, Midleton, Co. Cork, Republic of Ireland

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