Midleton Very Rare, Silent Distillery Collection, Chapter 6

The Final Chapter. Photos are for illustration purpose only, this featured bottle is now with its proud new owner. We have access to one more from the Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Series.

Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Chapter Six is born from the unique character of the final cask that has lain undisturbed in a quiet corner of the old distillery since 1975, the collection’s last hurrah is their oldest ever release. It celebrates and elevates all the complexities, virtues, and handcrafted qualities of a classic Single Pot Still whiskey. Not only that, it’s also a fitting tribute to Max Crockett, Master Distiller and forefather of a truly iconic Irish whiskey in the making.

TASTING NOTES

Nose - Opens with decadent notes of dark fruits and malted barley drizzled with forest honey. Earthy aromas of dried tobacco leaves combine with worn leather and antique oak to produce an intricate assortment of flavours that recalls five decades of ageing to perfection. Burnt orange peel and grated ginger deliver vibrant crisp notes alongside subtle hints of black truffle, cocoa aromas and mild nutty undertones.

Taste - Stone fruit notes to the fore with flavours of peaches and nectarines. Indulgent notes of treacle and whiskey-soaked raisins build over time. Oak tannins work gently in harmony with the pot still spices giving balance to the rounded and luscious texture of this wonderfully complex whiskey.

Finish - Exquisitely long finish that showcases the range and spectrum of flavours ranging from crisp, elegant and sweet notes to the rich, earthy and oak driven nature of this timeless liquid.

ABV 52.5%