Is Midleton a good whiskey?

Average Rating: A- Among the 6 or 7 whiskies of the tasting, the one that got stuck on my mind was the Midleton Very Rare. Ten years have gone by since that tasting, and almost 40 since the first Midleton Very Rare was born.

Is Middleton made by Jameson?

Midleton is Ireland’s largest distillery and produces many well-known Whiskey brands: Jameson, Midleton, Powers, Redbreast, Writers Tears, The Irishman, Green Spot, Yellow Spot – the list is long…

How old is Midleton Very Rare?

This whiskey is aged between 12 and 25 years, and is matured exclusively in seasoned Bourbon barrels. Midleton Very Rare was launched in 1984 to celebrate the whiskeys of the Midleton distillery, and a new vintage has been released every year since then.

What is the best Irish whiskey?

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• Knappogue Castle 12 Years Old Single Malt.
• The Busker Triple Cask Triple Smooth.
• Jameson Black Barrel.
• Grace O’Malley Blended Irish Whiskey.
• Powers Gold Label.
• Slane Triple Casked Irish Whiskey.
• The Sexton Single Malt.
• Roe & Co. Blended Irish Whiskey.

What is the best scotch?

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• Ardbeg 10 Year Old.
• Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve.
• Oban 14 Years.
• The Macallan Sherry Oak 12 Years.
• Laphroaig 10 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
• Arran Robert Burns Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
• Ballantine’s Finest Blended Scotch Whisky.

Where is Midleton Very Rare made?

East Cork
Midleton Very Rare is a premium Irish whiskey, produced by Irish Distillers at the New Midleton Distillery, in the East Cork town of Midleton, from which it gets its name.

Who makes Midleton Rare?

Irish Distillers
Midleton Very Rare

What whiskey is made in Cork Ireland?

The Redbreast comes from the Midleton Distillery in Cork, which is also the home to Jameson, Tullamore Dew, Powers, Paddy, Midleton Very Rare, Green Spot, and Yellow Spot whiskeys.

What is the rarest whiskey?

The Macallan Fine and Rare 60 Year Old -$1.9m All 14 bottles of The Macallan Fine and Rare 60 year old are thought to be housed in private collections, but one of the coveted bottles did go under the virtual hammer in February 2021.

Is Irish or Scottish whiskey better?

Again, they say Scottish whisky is stronger thanks to the minimal two distillations. Irish whiskey is smoother and more neutral thanks to the third distillation. Aging of Irish whiskey versus Scottish whisky sets the two apart. Irish whiskey must age for at least three years.

What whiskey do the Irish drink?

There are several types of whiskeys distilled in Ireland, most notably: malt, single pot still, grain and blended. Examples of Irish whiskey include Black Bush, Tyrconnell, Bushmills, Red Breast, Jameson, Powers Gold Label, and Tullamore Dew to name a few.

Where can I buy Midleton Very rare Irish whiskey?

Bottled at 40% ABV, Midleton Very Rare 2021 is available online and in Ireland now, and will hit shelves in the UK, USA, Global Travel Retail, Australia, Germany, France and Canada in the coming months at the RRP of €180. Every Whiskey Tells a Story, What Will Yours Be?

Who is the Master Distiller at Midleton Distillery?

The master distiller role at Midleton is now filled by long time collaborator, Kevin O’Gorman, formerly the master of maturation and only the third to be able to create this exclusive edition. Once a year, the master distiller hand selects from the Midleton Distillery inventory to create Midleton Very Rare.

Which is the best bottle of Midleton to buy?

Midleton Very Rare is REALLY good and as a special occasion bottle this is a great deal, but as a daily drinker it’s on the pricier side. Especially for a blend.

When did the very rare Midleton come out?

While Midleton flexes its experimental muscle with limited editions like Dair Ghaelach, their most well-known and widely available limited release is the bluntly named Very Rare. Midleton has been releasing Very Rare annually since 1984, but somehow, we’ve never gotten around to reviewing it.