Midleton Very Rare 2010 Edition Vintage Release Irish Whiskey

Part of the annual vintage series of Midleton Very Rare, 2010 release was crafted under the expert care of Master Distiller, Barry Crockett.
The Very Rare series is an ongoing venture by the Midleton Irish whiskey distillery. Each year since 1984 an expression has been released in very limited quantities and each bottle is numbered and bears the signature of the Master Distiller. Each Master Distiller of Midleton uses their eye for detail, their passion for quality whiskey and their exemplary skill to create the pinnacle of Irish whiskey, their special vintage release. Barry Crockett held this title until 2012.
The 2010 bottling comprises of hand-selected single pot still and single grain Irish whiskeys, each aged exclusively in lightly charred ex-bourbon American oak barrels for a duration spanning between 12 and 28 years. It is presented in a wooden box, with a certificate of authenticity.

    Nose:    There is the light delicate scent of rose water which, on closer inspection, develops into a rich vanilla and honey sweetness. This goes to compliment a succulent body of baked apples, melon and a touch of dried fruit. The fine hint of charred oak and subtle pot still spices give the aroma wonderful balance.

    Taste:    The initial sip has a very satisfying mouth coating effect. The sweet vanilla notes line the tongue before the crispness of the pot still spices, black pepper, cinnamon and cloves combined with green apples and unripe pears, all contribute to the complexity of flavour.

    Finish:   In the finish, as the flavours subside, there is an exquisitely mellow reminder of the charred American Oak used for the many years of maturation.

The distillery in the quaint town of Midleton, about 20km from Cork City, was founded by the Murphy Brothers in the early 19th century. The Old Midleton Distillery was in production for 150 years before a new adjacent distillery complex was built in 1975. The old distillery, restored to its former glory, guides thousands of visitors around the workings of Irish Whiskey making. The new distillery is one of the most modern distilleries in the world. This world class state of the art distillery creates five brands of Irish whiskey of which Midleton Very Rare is the pinnacle.