Irish Distillers Launches Midleton Very Rare 2023 Vintage
Irish Distillers has unveiled Midleton Very Rare Vintage Release 2023, the 40th edition in the annual series and the third to be released by Master Distiller Kevin O’Gorman.
Midleton Very Rare 2023 is a Blended Irish Whiskey created using single pot still and single grain whiskeys of various ages and barrel types, bottled in January 2023 at 40% ABV.
Official tasting notes for Midleton Very Rare 2023 follow:
Nose: Opens with an intricate medley of fruits including nectarines, ripe melon, green apple, and apricot. A solid foundation of pot still spices, showcasing notes of freshly peeled ginger and crushed peppercorns, work in tandem with the aged grain’s perfumed notes of dried flowers and delectable golden syrup. The oak continues to reveal itself, adding notes of vanilla, combined with a honeycomb sweetness and freshly roasted coffee beans.
Taste: Luscious at first with succulent fruits and a distinctive creaminess along with a herbal quality akin to camomile tea. The pot still spices add depth and intrigue as they weave amongst the floral grain qualities found lingering throughout. The charred oak’s influence continues to build over time creating additional complexity as the wood-derived spices complement the ever-present fruits of candied orange and dried apricot.
Finish: The fruits and pot still spices build to a crescendo before giving way, leaving the final say to the oak tannins and antique grain whiskey.
As part of Irish Distillers’ sustainability initiative, for the first time, the new vintage will be presented in “luxury recyclable secondary packaging”, replacing the wooden cabinet used since 1990.
Midleton Very Rare 2023 will be available beginning this month in the USA, Canada, Global Travel Retail, Europe, Australia, and Asia at a suggested retail price of €210/£200/$250.
Photo credit: Irish Distillers.
Source: irishdistillers.ie.