Method and Madness Single Malt is an Irish single malt whiskey from Midleton Distillery, matured in American bourbon barrels and finished in French Limousin oak, bottled at 46% ABV.
Method and Madness is the experimental range of Midleton, where its distillers explore new ideas. This single malt, laid down at Midleton, was finished in French Limousin oak, a first for the team, resulting in light perfume notes giving way to dry barley and an ice cream cone wafer character.
The nose offers freshly shelled peanut and cereal malt. The taste brings cracked cinnamon stick and ice cream cone wafer, and the finish shows fragrant bonbons with a hint of toasted barley.
An inventive Midleton single malt, it makes a fine gift for Irish whiskey lovers.
Enjoy it neat or with a drop of water.
Midleton Distillery in County Cork is the home of many of Ireland's best-known whiskeys, and its distillers use Method and Madness to try new grains, woods and techniques.
Limousin oak comes from the forests around Limoges in central France; it is wide-grained and rich in tannin, the classic wood for Cognac, and lends spice and a gentle perfume to whiskey.
An Irish single malt is made only from malted barley at a single distillery, and bourbon barrels give it a base of vanilla and honey before the French oak finish.
Bottled at 46% ABV, it keeps more texture and flavour than a standard 40% whiskey.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Freshly shelled peanut and cereal malt.
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Taste: Cracked cinnamon stick and ice cream cone wafer.
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Finish: Fragrant bonbons and toasted barley.
Specifications
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Producer: Midleton Distillery (Method and Madness)
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Style: Single Malt Irish Whiskey
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Proof / ABV: 92 proof (46% ABV)
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Cask / Finish: American bourbon barrels, finished in French Limousin oak
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Region: Midleton, County Cork, Ireland
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Size: 700ml
How to Enjoy It
Enjoy it neat or with a little water. It pairs with peanut brittle, shortbread or mild cheeses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who makes it?
Midleton Distillery's experimental Method and Madness range.
How is it finished?
In French Limousin oak.
What does it taste like?
Peanut, cereal malt, cinnamon and ice cream wafer.
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