{"product_id":"midleton-very-rare-2023-release-vintage-irish-whiskey-700ml","title":"Midleton Very Rare 2023 Release Vintage Blended Irish Whiskey 700mL","description":"\u003cp class=\"has-text-align-center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroducing our Midleton Very Rare 2023 Vintage Release\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-text-align-center\"\u003eSince 1984, each Master Distiller of Midleton Very Rare uses their eye for detail, their passion for quality whiskey and their exemplary skill to create the pinnacle of Irish whiskey—our special vintage release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-text-align-center\"\u003eThe latest chapter of this renowned collection is adorned with the signature of our Master Distiller, Kevin O’Gorman. After months of exploration, O’Gorman crafted a balanced blend of rare and hand-selected single pot still and single grain Irish whiskeys from Midleton’s exclusive inventory to create this truly special release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-text-align-center\"\u003eMatured in lightly charred ex-bourbon American oak barrels, the Midleton Very Rare 2023 Vintage Release delights with decadent flavours and a tantalising aroma. The aroma, taste and finish of this whiskey will enliven the palates of those new to this collection while taking the seasoned whiskey collector on a journey through an exciting exploration of taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-text-align-center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-text-align-center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma: \u003c\/strong\u003eO\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epens with an intricate medley of fruits including nectarines, ripe melon, green apple, and apricot. A solid foundation of pot still spices, showcasing notes of freshly peeled ginger and crushed peppercorns, work in tandem with the aged grain’s perfumed notes of dried flowers and delectable golden syrup. The oak continues to reveal itself, adding notes of vanilla, combined with a honeycomb sweetness and freshly roasted coffee beans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-text-align-center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLuscious at first with succulent fruits and a distinctive creaminess along with a herbal quality akin to camomile tea. The pot still spices add depth and intrigue as they weave amongst the floral grain qualities found lingering throughout. The charred oak’s influence continues to build over time creating additional complexity as the wood-derived spices complement the ever-present fruits of candied orange and dried apricot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-text-align-center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe fruits and pot still spices build to a crescendo before giving way, leaving the final say to the oak tannins and antique grain whiskey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-text-align-center\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eToffee up front, with vanilla, green apple, pot still spice, milk chocolate, peppercorn, ground ginger, and aromatic hints of coffee. To taste, a bounty of toffee, chocolate, espresso, tobacco, vanilla pod, and burnt sugar notes, with coriander seed and fennel spices, then burnt orange and more coffee before a delicious creaminess spills over. The integration of chocolate and coffee notes really elevates this vintage as a particularly fine whiskey\u003c\/em\u003e.\" - Jonny McCormick, Whisky Advocate (94 Points)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Midleton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44538366329047,"sku":"MIDLETON-VERY-RARE-2023","price":320.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/9753\/6596\/files\/tds-midleton-very-rare-2023.jpg?v=1708494308","url":"https:\/\/thedrinksociety.sg\/products\/midleton-very-rare-2023-release-vintage-irish-whiskey-700ml","provider":"The Drink Society","version":"1.0","type":"link"}