{"product_id":"midleton-very-rare-vintage-release-2023-irish-whiskey-700ml","title":"Midleton Very Rare Vintage Release 2023 Irish Whiskey 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eMidleton Very Rare 2023 is the 40th edition of Ireland's most celebrated annual whiskey release and the third vintage crafted by Master Distiller Kevin O'Gorman. It is a blend of aged single pot still and single grain Irish whiskeys, matured in lightly charred ex-bourbon American oak barrels and bottled at 40% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMidleton Very Rare began in 1984, when the masters of the time set aside small amounts of outstanding whiskey so that future masters could create something special each year. Today its limited annual vintages are highly collectible and widely regarded as the pinnacle of Irish whiskey. For 2023, the share of pot still was raised to highlight spice, ripe fruit and citrus, and fewer first-fill casks were used so the wood sits further back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe whiskey opens with nectarine, ripe melon, green apple and apricot. On the palate it is luscious and creamy, with succulent fruit and a herbal quality like chamomile tea, as pot still spice weaves through floral grain notes. Charred oak brings candied orange and dried apricot as it opens, with chocolate and coffee notes integrating beautifully. Whisky Advocate scored it 94 points.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach bottle is signed by the master distiller and numbered, and for the first time the vintage comes in luxury recyclable packaging in place of the wooden cabinet used since 1990.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a superb gift for a collector of Irish whiskey and a bottle to mark a special year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectarine, ripe melon, green apple and apricot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creamy and luscious, with succulent fruit, chamomile, pot still spice and floral grain notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Candied orange, dried apricot, chocolate and coffee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Irish Distillers (Midleton)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blended Irish Whiskey (single pot still and single grain)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpression \/ Batch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Rare Vintage Release 2023, 40th edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 proof (40% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask \/ Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly charred ex-bourbon American oak barrels\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\u003eServe it neat in a tulip glass, or with a drop of water to lift the fruit. It pairs with apricot tart, milk chocolate or a cheese board.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho made Midleton Very Rare 2023?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaster Distiller Kevin O'Gorman; it is his third vintage and the 40th edition of the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is in the blend?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAged single pot still and single grain Irish whiskeys from ex-bourbon American oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is bottled at 40% ABV, or 80 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/irish-whiskey\"\u003eIrish Whiskey collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Midleton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67996173762869,"sku":"VWS200429236","price":239.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-3375.webp?v=1793304574","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/midleton-very-rare-vintage-release-2023-irish-whiskey-700ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}