Launched in 2017 in what is my opinion one of the most prectigious cask sales groups in the world with some casks selling for well in excess of €300,000. This is a limited release from one of those casks. Bottled on the 29/08/2022 from a first fill bourbon cask, cask number 20141 and left at natural cask strength of 59.6%. This brings real meaning to the Very Rare name. The Midleton Very Rare range of whiskeys is a collection of highly regarded Irish whiskeys crafted at the Midleton Distillery in County Cork, Ireland. With a reputation for excellence, these whiskeys are known for their exceptional quality, craftsmanship, and limited availability. Characterized by smoothness, complexity, and depth of flavour, Midleton Very Rare often exhibits notes of ripe fruits, honey, vanilla, spices, and oak. The component casks are typically aged for around 12-27 years but each yearly batch is unique and for this reason the whiskeys are highly collectible. To this day the Midleton Very Rare series is still regarded as the pinnacle and benchmark for ultra-premium blended Irish whiskeys.