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

That Bourbon Cask detail gives a useful anchor, while the flavour notes make their own case: vanilla and apple on the nose lead into toffee, chocolate and espresso, with coriander and fennel bringing a savoury-spiced counterpoint. Burnt orange and coffee carry through the finish, described as creamy and elegant. The sweet-to-bitter contrast sounds particularly appealing, without needing a grand theory of the cask.

Reviewed by WildmintCloud

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