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Midleton Very Rare, Bourbon Cask, 2003, 40%
Midleton

Midleton Very Rare, Bourbon Cask, 2003, 40%

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TypeIrish Blended Whiskey
MRI
MRI 4
Average Score
Avg 84
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Description

A bottle of Midleton Very Rare Irish Whiskey bottled in 2003. This famous blend of whiskeys was initially produced by Jameson's Master Distiller, Barry Crockett, and has been released in very limited quantities on an annual basis since 1984. Each bottle is individually numbered and carries the signature of the Master Distiller. It is aged between 12 and 20 years and matured solely in Bourbon casks.

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Cask type
Bourbon
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 Annual Releases
Historical context
N.A
Special release
N.A
Allocation
N.A
Nose
The crisp and vibrant spices are enriched with accentuated tones of toasted oak, worn leather and earthy woodland notes, while delicate hints of ripe banana and kiwi intertwine with the deeper layers of hazelnut chocolate and honeycomb. Sweet notes of honeyed malt and vanilla up front, with a hint of marshmallow and summer fruits.
Palate
Rich spice intensity with freshly grated ginger and nutmeg, while zesty fruits of lime and orange peel also appear to the fore, then slowly subsiding to reveal rich and luscious waves of sweet vanilla, butterscotch and dairy chocolate with nutty undertones. The charred American oak imparts delicate tannins that complement the spices and fruits of this intricate whiskey. The palate eventually dries out nicely and deepens, evolving into a medley of subtle spice. Very drinkable.
Finish
Exceptionally long finish where the spices are the first to fade, allowing the sweet fruits and mature oak to conclude the story.
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