Irish Distillers, has announced the launch of a special limited-edition
release, to mark the 40th anniversary of its Midleton Very Rare brand.
Midleton Very Rare 40th Anniversary Ruby Edition (53.1% ABV)
is a blended Irish whiskey, comprised of single pot still and single grain whiskeys
- spanning four decades in age, which was finished in a Ruby Port cask.
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| Midleton Very Rare 40th Anniversary Ruby Edition |
This latest release was created to combine liquids originally laid down by each of the revered Midleton Master Distillers, Barry Crockett, Brian Nation and Kevin O’Gorman.
In 1984, Barry Crockett set out to craft the most
outstanding Irish whiskey ever made with a passion fuelled by the rich
distilling history of Midleton. Blending together the finest raw ingredients,
the most advanced techniques and a dedicated team of craftspeople, he unveiled
the very first Midleton Very Rare release.
Forty years on, to mark this historic occasion, a selection
of three exceptional casks from each of the Master Distillers covering the era
of Midleton Very Rare were chosen to create the Midleton Very Rare 40th
Anniversary Ruby Edition.
Each of casks, individually filled by each Master Distiller in
their respective eras, contained a unique blend of the finest pot still and
grain distillates dating back to the early 1980s. Bringing each unique liquid
together to create an extraordinary blend, O’Gorman gave the whiskey its final
and defining touch by finishing the blend in a Ruby Port cask for nine months.
Commenting on the launch, Kevin O’Gorman, Master Distiller,
said: “As we celebrate four decades since the inaugural launch of Midleton Very
Rare, we are excited to create yet another milestone in Midleton Distillery’s
extraordinary history with the launch of Midleton Very Rare 40th Anniversary
Ruby Edition. This exquisite release brings influence from all three Master
Distillers and not only helps us to preserve the knowledge of Midleton
Distillery’s past Masters but builds on it by evolving the art of distillation
and maturation with the addition of the ruby port cask. It has been a privilege
to play a part in the creation of this pinnacle of Irish Whiskey and I look
forward to continuing to evolve the Midleton Very Rare brand.”
Midleton Very Rare 40th Anniversary Ruby Edition, is now
available from select specialist retailers and global travel retail outlets for
a RRP of €20,000.
Irish Distillers, has also announced the launch of its
latest Midleton Very Rare Vintage bottling. The 2024 release (40% ABV) is a blended Irish whiskey, comprised of single pot still and single grain whiskeys, matured in first
fill ex-American oak barrels and a small number of refill ex-American oak
barrels. RRP: €240.
Posted by Steve Rush