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Midleton Very Rare, American Oak & Sherry Cask, 1998, 40%
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Midleton Very Rare, American Oak & Sherry Cask, 1998, 40%

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TypeIrish Blended Whiskey
MRI
MRI 6
Average Score
N.A
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Description

A bottle of Midleton Very Rare 1998 Irish Whiskey, a premium blended Irish whiskey produced by the Midleton Distillery since 1984. This limited edition bottling is released once a year and is a blend of rare, hand-selected single pot still and single grain Irish whiskeys, aged between 12 and 25 years in American oak and Sherry casks. Each bottle is individually numbered and signed by the Master Distiller, Barry Crockett, and comes in a wooden display case.

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European Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 30, 2026SGD 683.81
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Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Jul 6, 2026SGD 972.68
Cask type
American Oak & Sherry Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
No
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
Barry Crockett
Master distiller (distillation)
Barry Crockett
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Wooden box
Series highlights
Midleton Very Rare is an annual vintage release
Historical context
N.A
Special release
N.A
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Delicate sweet mandarin orange citrus, green banana, vanilla, light herbal notes, pot still spices (cardamom, nutmeg, peppers), toasted wood, stewed fruits, hint of citrus, creamy toffee, and floral notes. [2, 3, 4, 5]
Palate
Smooth and sweet with vanilla, red apple, robust spices (cinnamon, clove, root ginger), honey, almond, ripe peach, buttery, chewy mouthfeel, polished antique wood, and light tannins. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
Finish
Extra long, with spices subsiding to green fruit and stalks of barley, lingering notes of oak, gentle spices, sweet maltiness, delicate, and smooth. [2, 3, 4, 5]
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