Whiskey Wednesday

The time finally arrived for me to savor and enjoy Midleton Very Rare Vintage Release 2019.  The anticipation was killing me, but aren't all good things worth the wait?!! This memorable whiskey combines only hand selected single pot still and single grain Irish whiskeys of exceptional quality and rarity within the Midleton Distillery. I thoroughly enjoyed every drop of this very unique bottle. 

Here's a little more information from the Master Distiller:

"Each year, for more than 5 decades, we have been setting aside very small amounts of particularly fine single pot still and single grain distillates so that the Midleton Very Rare legacy can continue. I am delighted that our 2019 vintage is once again a whiskey of exceptional quality that fits beautifully into the family. This vintage features an extraordinary blend of whiskeys from the rarest casks in our collection to make this our oldest ever Midleton Very Rare, with the youngest whiskey in our 2019 vintage having been aged for 13 years, and the oldest dating back to 1985" ~ Brian Nation

Cheers to a wonderful evening! 🥃

Notes from Midleton:

NOSE

Ripe fruit notes of sweet pear and apple that develop over time, adding a delicate touch of mango. Complimented by the charred American Oak, these flavours are further accentuated with additional sweet layers of brown sugar and vanilla, with a light dusting of nutmeg, cinnamon and clove spice.

TASTE

Luscious and silky texture with the orchard fruits and pot still spices coming to the fore while the grain’s soft floral notes gently linger in the background, allowing the oak to add dimensions of mild tannins and wood spice.

FINISH

The fruits and gentle spice slowly fade, giving way to the oak foundation that leaves a mild roasted coffee and nutty character to linger until the very end.