Distiller Notes
One of the most sought-after whiskey options in the world, Midleton Rare Irish whiskey is a product of two master distillers continuing the legacy of the original creator of this whiskey who made it in 1904. This smooth and flavorful whiskey has an initial sweet taste, soon followed by notes of red apple and vanilla, combined with robust flavors of ginger root, cloves, and cinnamon. The American oak bourbon barrels in which this 40% ABV whiskey is aged lend it a hint of charred oak. A glass of Midleton Rare offers much more than just a whiskey: each sip is a truly distinguished experience, taking you back to the New Midleton Distillery where two Irish distillers first crafted it over a century ago. Enjoy a glass of this limited edition whiskey, and lose yourself in the array of flavors most present at the end of the glass: pepper, sweet mandarin, nutmeg, and barley.
Proof: 80
The result of an historically prohibitive tax placed on malted barley by the English crown, Irish Whiskey is most often produced from a combination of un-malted barley and other grains. Whereas most other Whiskeys are twice distilled, Irish Whiskeys are distilled three times in a column still and must mature in oak barrels for a minimum of three years. These intricate production steps combine to make them lighter, smoother and more approachable than other styles.