Midleton Very Rare recently capped a year-long celebration of the bicentennial anniversary of Midleton Distillery, with the launch of a limited-edition 200th Anniversary Edition that’s very rare indeed.
The Midleton Very Rare 200th Anniversary Edition is a distillery-exclusive, 28-year-old single pot still, and in a nod to the distillery’s penchant for innovation, it’s the first time in its history that the brand has ever used Japanese Mizunara oak.
Created by Master Distiller Kevin O’Gorman, this ultra-limited release blends all three of Midleton’s signature pot still styles, finished across hand-selected American oak casks and a prized Mizunara oak puncheon.
Of the new innovation, Master Distiller Kevin O’Gorman says, “The Mizunara Oak cask brings a vibrant, layered flavour that perfectly complements the liquid and legacy of the brand.”
Expect layers of sandalwood, wood spice, pineapple, citrus and honeyed sweetness that results in an elixir that’s elegant, complex and impeccably balanced.
Housed in a beautifully detailed presentation box, this liquid love letter to 200 years of Cork distilling excellence comes bottled at 54.7% ABV, and with just 636 bottles available, ‘rare’ doesn’t even begin to cover it. RRP €1,500.
Available via the Midleton Distillery Collection and select distillery stores.
