Midleton Very Rare Irish Chestnut Edition Irish Whiskey

Unveil an historic triumph in Irish distilling innovation with Midleton Very Rare Irish Chestnut Edition Blended Irish Whiskey. Distilled at the world-renowned Midleton Distillery in County Cork, Ireland, this extraordinary, highly allocated expression represents a ground-breaking boundary-pushing release from Master Distiller Kevin O’Gorman. Highly sought after by blue-chip Irish whiskey collectors, rare spirit investors, and fine dram connoisseurs, this limited-edition release stands as an indispensable jewel in any top-shelf spirits portfolio.

Crafted from a meticulous combination of heavy Single Pot Still and rare single grain Irish whiskeys matured for decades in ex-bourbon American oak barrels, the spirit undergoes a pioneering final maturation in hand-selected, bespoke Irish sweet chestnut hogshead casks. Sourced from sustainable Irish wood sourced at the historic Cappoquin Estate in County Waterford and carefully crafted, these chestnut barrels impart a lush, distinctive flavour profile unlike traditional oak maturation. Bottled at a refined sipping strength, Midleton Very Rare Irish Chestnut Edition delivers a velvety, complex palate bursting with warm wood spices, dark honey, toasted nuts, and sweet orchard fruits.

Irish Woodland Maturation & Heritage

Pioneering Irish Chestnut Cask Finishing: By utilizing native Irish chestnut wood for maturation, Midleton achieves a uniquely rich, nutty, and herbal complexity that elevates classic Irish pot still spice. Housed in Midleton’s iconic luxury presentation display case, this release serves as an impressive centrepiece for corporate gifting and private luxury displays.

Tasting Notes

• Aroma / Nose: Rich, warming, and distinctly aromatic. Toasted chestnuts, marzipan, and wild heather honey open the bouquet, followed by green apple, ripe pear, fresh vanilla pod, and polished oak.
• Palate / Flavour: Decadent, full-bodied, and mouth-coating. Intricate layers of sweet butterscotch, toasted walnuts, and spicy gingerbread merge seamlessly with pot still clove, candied orange peel, dried fruit, and soft wood tannins.
• Finish: Exceptionally long, warm, and lingering. It finishes with enduring notes of roasted nuts, sweet vanillin, warming baking spices, and a hint of lingering herbal oak.

Sip Midleton Very Rare Irish Chestnut Edition neat to appreciate its unique chestnut cask finish or preserve it in its custom display case as a standout crown jewel in your rare Irish whiskey collection.