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Midleton Very Rare 1999, Bourbon Cask, 1999, 40%
Midleton

Midleton Very Rare 1999, Bourbon Cask, 1999, 40%

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TypeBlended Whisky
MRI
MRI 4
Average Score
Avg 84
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Description

Midleton Very Rare is a special series of bottlings from the Irish distillery. The series was launched in 1984 and each bottle is a blend of the finest distillates which have been handpicked by the distillery manager Barry Crockett. There is a new release each year, and this particular release was aged to perfection and bottled in 1999. Each bottle is individually numbered and comes with a certifi ...

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Region
Ireland
Age
N.A
Vintage
1999
Bottled
1999
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
Cork
Presentation
Wooden box
Series highlights
Midleton Very Rare is a special series of bottlings from the Irish distillery, launched in 1984, with a new release each year.
Historical context
N.A
Special release
N.A
Allocation
N.A
Nose
The nose is elegant and complex, with rich notes of honey, toasted oak, and vanilla, complemented by dried fruits (apricots and raisins). There are also subtle spicy elements, such as cinnamon and nutmeg, adding depth to the aroma.
Palate
On the palate, it's smooth and velvety, with flavours of rich caramel, dark chocolate, and toasted wood. There is a delicate sweetness from the honey and fruits, balanced with a hint of spice and malty undertones.
Finish
The finish is long and warm, with lingering notes of oak, vanilla, and a hint of spice, leaving behind a satisfying, refined aftertaste.
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