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Midleton Very Rare, Bourbon Cask, 2008, 40%
Midleton

Midleton Very Rare, Bourbon Cask, 2008, 40%

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TypeIrish Blended Whiskey
MRI
MRI 9
Average Score
Avg 97
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Description

A bottle of Midleton Very Rare Irish Whiskey, released in 2008. This annual limited edition series began in 1984, with each release selected by the Master Distiller. The 2008 edition was chosen by Master Distiller Barry Crockett, whose signature appears on the label. It is a blend of whiskies aged between 12 and 25 years, matured solely in Bourbon casks. Each bottle is individually numbered and comes with a wooden box.

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Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Aug 10, 2026SGD 874.33
Unicorn AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Aug 2, 2026SGD 768.36
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Cask type
Bourbon 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
Annual limited release series since 1984
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Limited annual release
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Opens with aromas of cedarwood, roasted coffee beans and vanilla along with hints of nutmeg spice and cinnamon. Delicate citrus fruits and sweet pear slowly appear along with floral honey that give balance to the rich charred oak influence. Vanilla and toffee, with a touch of barley and understated oak. Slightly peppery. Satisfying and charming aromas.
Palate
Silky texture with sweet vanilla and caramelised brown sugar notes reminiscent of crème brûlée, while the spices dance and linger for a time until the soft wood tannins from the old oak appear, adding a mellow and full-bodied character, complementing the delicate fruits and dairy chocolate fudge. Pepper, malt loaf, vanilla and custard. Very smooth with a lime touch. Very powerful and complex. Smooth texture. Malty pot still character with notes of caramel, complex fruit, vanilla, honey, dark sweets, dried berries, whipped cream and fresh crepes.
Finish
Rich and full bodied, with the fruits and spices quietly fading, allowing the oak to have the final word. Peppercorn, light oak and light malt drinks. Sweet syrup. Elegant long lasting aftertaste. Long and malty with notes of wood, fruit and dark sweets that fade to a light grain whiskey profile.
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