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Midleton Very Rare, Bourbon Cask, 1996, 40%
Midleton

Midleton Very Rare, Bourbon Cask, 1996, 40%

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TypeBlended Whisky
MRI
MRI 4
Average Score
N.A
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Description

A powerhouse Irish whiskey distillery located in the town after which it is named in Co. Cork. It was built in 1975 by Irish Distillers in order to centralise production of its brand portfolio and today is home to names like Jameson, Redbreast and Method & Madness. The 1996 release of Midleton's yearly Very Rare whiskey. Very few whiskeys are deemed worthy of carrying the Midleton name, and this annual release is the only regular expression that does.

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LatestSGD 1,036
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LowSGD 885
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Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Jul 12, 2026SGD 1,036.31
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Jun 8, 2026SGD 1,038.53
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Feb 9, 2026SGD 1,095.26
Region
Ireland
Age
N.A
Vintage
N.A
Bottled
1996
ABV
40%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Midleton
Origin
Ireland
Cask type
Bourbon Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
N.A
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
Driven cork
Presentation
Wooden box
Series highlights
Midleton Very Rare
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Limited Edition, Annual Release
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Rich introduction of warming spices and zesty fruits with notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, clove and orange peel. Additional fruits appear with sweet pear and juicy red apples along with notes of malted barley, salted caramel and honeycomb. The oak builds in intensity adding layers of vanilla and freshly brewed coffee aromas, combining effortlessly with the fruits and spices to create a complex medley of flavours.
Palate
Opens with notes of baked orchard fruits and delicate hints of orange zest and cinnamon, before the spices eventually build and evolve adding touches of pink peppercorns and cardamom. The soft tannins from the oak work in harmony with the spices and sweet fruits, creating a balanced whiskey further enriched by notes of floral honey and vanilla.
Finish
Balanced finish, with the spices the first to slowly fade leaving the fruits and oak hold firm until the very end.
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