Midleton Very Rare Irish Whiskey 700ml (2024 Vintage Release)

Midleton Very Rare Irish Whiskey 700mL (2024 Vintage Release)

The Midleton Very Rare 2024 Vintage Release continues the legacy of Ireland’s most sought-after collection of premium whiskeys. Crafted by Master Distiller Kevin O’Gorman, this limited-edition blend combines carefully selected, exceptional single pot still and single grain whiskeys aged between 12 and 33 years. The 2024 vintage is a showcase of elegance, complexity, and the mastery of Irish whiskey-making, offering a rich sensory journey for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

Midleton Very Rare Irish Whiskey was first launched in 1984 and every year since a new vintage of Midleton Very Rare Irish Whiskey has been released, gaining a cult following. Midleton is the annual selection of the best distillates, hand selected by the Master Distiller Barry Crockett. Each bottle carries an individual number and the signature of the Master Distiller signifying its exclusivity and collectability. This release shows a spicy nose with herbal touches that complement the unique taste sensation of fruits, honey and floral nuances.

• Brand: Midleton
• Type: Irish Whiskey
• Vintage: 2024 Release
• Volume: 700mL
• ABV: 40%

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: A harmonious bouquet of orchard fruits, honeyed vanilla, and floral tones, with subtle notes of toasted oak and spices.
• Palate: Luxurious and creamy, with layers of ripe pear, green apple, sweet toffee, and delicate almond. A hint of baking spices and citrus zest adds complexity.
• Finish: Exceptionally smooth and enduring, with a soft interplay of vanilla, oak, and lingering fruitiness.

Key Features:

• Craftsmanship: A meticulous blend of the finest aged single pot still and single grain whiskeys, representing the pinnacle of Irish whiskey artistry.
• Maturation: Aged in a mix of American oak barrels, delivering a refined balance of sweetness and complexity.
• Presentation: Encased in an elegant box with a certificate of authenticity, making it a prized collectible.

Serving Recommendations:

• Neat: Best savored neat in a crystal glass to appreciate its layers of flavor and aroma.
• Occasions: Perfect for celebrating milestones, gifting, or enhancing an exceptional whiskey collection.

Other reviews… Aromas of tantalizing citrus peels, rich vanilla toffee, zested lime, dried flowers, sliced pear, and hints of coffee, cinnamon, and nutmeg. The pot still spices are well integrated but play quite subtly in this vintage. The palate offers a light tropical fruitiness, plus nectarine, grape, papaya, citrus zest, spun sugar, vanilla, and American oak characteristics of honey, nutmeg, and toasted oak. A shift in flavor on the finish offers refreshment and zingy fruitiness akin to the 2018 vintage. 93 points – whiskyadvocate.com