Irish Distillers, has today announced the launch of two new Midleton vintage bottlings, including its rarest release to date.
Midleton Very Rare The Pinnacle Vintage (40% ABV) which is an
ultra-rare, single bottle release, contains a portion of whiskey from each of
the 40 annual Midleton Very Rare expressions, as well as a cask sample of
traditional single pot still, distilled in 1984 under then Master Distiller and
founder of the Midleton Very Rare collection, Barry Crockett.
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This latest release, its rarest to date, which will be the first Irish whiskey for sale exclusively on BlockBar.com, is said to encapsulate the Midleton Very Rare DNA, paying homage to Barry Crockett and those he inspired, spanning five decades and three Master Distillers work.
Presented in a one-of-a-kind cut glass decanter, the
physical bottle of Midleton Very Rare The Pinnacle Vintage, which is stored in
BlockBar’s state-of-the-art facility in Singapore, comes with a digital
certificate of authentication and can be traced back to Midleton Distillery in
Ireland.
Commenting on the launch, Kevin O’Gorman, Master Distiller,
said: “It is with great honour that we introduce Midleton Very Rare The
Pinnacle Vintage. Crafted from a marriage of rare and storied expressions
produced over the past forty years, and a treasured cask sample of single pot
still whiskey distilled under Barry Crockett, Midleton Very Rare The Pinnacle
Vintage is an Irish whiskey that can never again be replicated.”
Irish Distillers, has today also announced the launch of Midleton
Very Rare 2023 (40% ABV) which is the third vintage crafted by Master Distiller
Kevin O’Gorman, and the 40th edition in the series, is a blend of aged single
pot still and single grain Irish whiskeys.
With Midleton Distillery’s warehouses having been under
Kevin O’Gorman’s care since 2007, the Master Distiller’s knowledge of its cask
inventory is second to none. To ensure the creation of an exquisite 2023
expression, O’Gorman and his team took their search for the perfect components
to Midleton’s renowned ‘Warehouse A2’, a traditional stone warehouse dating
back to 1860s, where only the most exceptionally performing liquid is stored
for maturation.
While honouring the traditions of the past, Midleton Very
Rare 2023 also pays homage to the future as the brand prioritises
sustainability and a commitment to the land from which it is created. For the
first time, the new vintage will be presented in luxury recyclable secondary
packaging.
Commenting on Midleton Very Rare 2023, Kevin O’Gorman said: “Each
year, it is a privilege and an honour to pour through the samples of
exceptional liquids stored in the Midleton warehouses to create the next
pinnacle of luxury Irish whiskey, and the 2023 vintage is no different. The
tradition and history of Midleton Distillery means I am lucky enough to sample
some of the finest Irish whiskeys in existence. Finding the perfect blend of
single pot still and single grain whiskeys for this year is a testament to
those who have gone before me, while the presentation of the liquid in
recyclable packaging is a step towards the future for this historic brand.”
Midleton Very Rare The Pinnacle Vintage, will be available
via BlockBar.com from February 28th, for a RRP of $130,000. Midleton Very Rare
2023, will be available February 22nd in the USA, Canada, Global Travel Retail,
Europe, Australia, and Asia, for a RRP of £200.00.
Posted by Steve Rush