{"product_id":"method-and-madness-single-malt-irish-whiskey-french-limousin-oak-finish-700ml","title":"Method and Madness Single Malt Irish Whiskey French Limousin Oak Finish 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eMethod 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMethod 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn inventive Midleton single malt, it makes a fine gift for Irish whiskey lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoy it neat or with a drop of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMidleton 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLimousin 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBottled at 46% ABV, it keeps more texture and flavour than a standard 40% whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshly shelled peanut and cereal malt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cracked cinnamon stick and ice cream cone wafer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fragrant bonbons and toasted barley.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midleton Distillery (Method and Madness)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Malt Irish Whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 92 proof (46% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask \/ Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e American bourbon barrels, finished in French Limousin oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midleton, County Cork, Ireland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoy it neat or with a little water. It pairs with peanut brittle, shortbread or mild cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho makes it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMidleton Distillery's experimental Method and Madness range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it finished?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn French Limousin oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeanut, cereal malt, cinnamon and ice cream wafer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-whiskey\"\u003eWhiskey collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Method and Madness","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023403872565,"sku":"VWS200425833","price":82.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-10961.webp?v=1793655607","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/method-and-madness-single-malt-irish-whiskey-french-limousin-oak-finish-700ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}