Midleton Very Rare 1993, Bourbon Cask, 1993, 40%

The Bourbon Cask detail gives an oak-led expectation, while the notes put vanilla, toffee and coffee more in the foreground. That softer, sweeter direction sounds appealing, though the documented character doesn’t make oak the main point.

Reviewed by cedar.fox

Nose

Apples dipped in vanilla, Smooth, elegant character

Palate

Toffee, Chocolate, Espresso, Tobacco, Vanilla, Burnt sugar, Coriander and fennel spice

Finish

Burnt orange, Coffee, Creamy, elegant finish