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12th February 2013 |
Midleton release 10
exclusive limited edition Single Pot Still Single Cask
whiskeys.
 Midleton Distillery has announced the
release of not one but TEN exclusive
Single Pot Still Single Cask Whiskeys.
Following the success of the first
Midleton Single Pot Still single cask
whiskey bottled exclusively for the
Celtic Whisky Shop in Dublin, in
November 2010, which saw the retailer
sell out of its limited bottle,
Middleton have bottled 10 more single
cask whiskeys exclusively for whisky
specialist shops in Ireland, France,
Germany and the UK.
Due to the
popularity of the exclusive Celtic
Whisky Shop single cask bottling, Irish
Distillers realised that there is a
demand from whiskey connoisseurs for
more exclusive bottlings and they
decided to extend the initiative to six
specialist retailers across Europe. So
now fans of Midleton Single Pot Still
whiskey will now be able to find
exclusive single cask bottlings
available from the Celtic Whisky Shop,
James Fox Cigar and Whiskey Store,
Dublin Airport, La Maison du Whisky, Irisch Lifestyle and
of course the UK's biggest whisky
specialist shop
The Whisky Exchange.
Each
retailer is offering their customers
between one and three expressions
bearing the name of the retailer, the
cask number and the Midleton brand name.
Each bottling has been matured in
ex-bourbon casks, true to the Midleton
style, which have been charred and
seasoned with bourbon. The individual
casks, which were laid down between 1991
and 1999, have yielded, on average, 185
bottles – so not only will it be very
drinkable but the new range should be
highly collectable. Each expression is
presented in a premium bottle, following
the same design cues as Midleton Very
Rare, the most exclusive whiskey
produced at The Midleton Distillery.
The oldest of the releases,
Cask #48750 was selected by
The Whisky Exchange from Midleton's
enormous reserve of over eight hundred
and fifty thousand maturing casks, Cask
#48750 is a single pot still distillate
categorised as medium-weight which had
rested in Warehouse No. M09 for almost
21 years. It was distilled in
November 1991, matured in Midleton's
Warehouse No. M09 then bottled at cask strength in October
2012, just a month shy of its 21st
birthday. Cask #48750 is a profusion of
tropical fruit flavours on a luxurious
bed of creamy vanilla.
Casks #7102 and #53735 are exclusive to
La Maison du Whisky in Paris and
illustrate the individuality of the
Midleton Single Pot Still single cask
releases. Bonded in 1999, cask #53735
has a light Single Pot Still style with
a nose of delicate spice, perfumed rose
petal with a touch of garden mint, while
Cask #7102, bonded two years earlier, is
an example of the heavier Single Pot
Still style with a balanced nose of
spices, herbs and wood. Each of the ten
expressions enjoys a long finish, which
is typical of the Midleton range.
Barry Crockett, Master Distiller at
Midleton Distillery, says: "The Midleton
brand name is synonymous with excellence
in craftsmanship and the extension of
the Single Pot Still single cask
releases has allowed us to further
showcase the quality of the Single Pot
Still style to whiskey connoisseurs, who
eagerly anticipate opportunities to
taste Midleton whiskeys. The response to
the release of cask #71578 in 2010 was
phenomenal, so I anticipate a similar
reaction this year and look forward to
discussing each cask with Single Pot
Still whiskey advocates."
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Midleton Cask #48750 Exclusive To The Whisky Exchange
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Date of Bonding 12 November 1991,
54.1% ABV, exclusive to
The Whisky Exchange
Producer's Tasting Notes:
Nose:
A presence of aromatic oils and spices
typical of this style of Single Pot
Still Irish Whiskey. Some linseed,
backed-up with a touch of menthol, paves
the way for fleshy, exotic fruits as
well as kiwi, melon and a squeeze of
blackcurrant. The wood influence cannot
be ignored with vanilla overtones and
firm base notes of charred oak,
completing the aromatics.
Taste: The initial succulence of the fruity
mouth-coating develops into a rich
infusion of spices and fruit. Cinnamon,
vanilla and dark chocolate, some sweet
green pepper with cedar wood and charred
oak, all delivered in harmony.
Finish: A long and leisurely
Finish:. The full complexity
slowly fades leaving the last word to
the barley.
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Midleton Cask #7102 Exclusive To La Maison du Whisky
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Date of Bonding 29 October 1997, 60.0% ABV, exclusive to La Maison du Whisky.
Producer's Tasting Notes:
Nose: A balance of spices, herbs, fruits and wood derived aromas. Marzipan, leather, pipe tobacco, coffee beans and dark chocolate sit comfortably with the fruity aromas of pineapple, mango and overripe banana.
Taste: Silky smooth in texture with layers of fruits and spices including almond, mango, vanilla and barley.
Finish: Exceptionally long with all the flavours remaining in balance until the very end.
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Midleton Cask #53735 Exclusive To La Maison du Whisky
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Date of Bonding 8 June 1999, 56.9% ABV, exclusive to La Maison du Whisky.
Producer's Tasting Notes:
Nose: Spicy notes of perfumed rose petal, to succulent red bell peppers, with a touch of garden mint in between. These aromas are held together by soft vanilla, along with cedar wood and charred oak.
Taste: Silky and tongue coating with a burst of crisp light spices, vanilla, cinnamon and a touch of clove in balance with the fruity combination of unripe banana and green apple. The deeper notes of charred oak perfectly compliment the flinty character of the barley grains.
Finish: Lengthy, yet soft and subtle.
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Midleton Cask #31689 Exclusive To Celtic Whiskey Shop Dublin
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Date of Bonding 11 April 1997, 46.0% ABV, exclusive to Celtic Whiskey Shop, Dublin.
Producer's Tasting Notes:
Nose: Pale gold in colour with lively aromas of Seville oranges, marshmallow, mixed citrus peel, beeswax, and lemon curd and a hint of ginger bread and fruit cake.
Taste: Full bodied and richly textured with a great combination of spice and fruit flavours. Characters of dried orange peel, apricots, fresh lemons, cloves, ginger and allspice all make an appearance on a slowly evolving palate.
Finish: The Finish: is highly complex and multi-layered with pot still character coming through right to the end.
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Midleton Cask #1044 Exclusive To Dublin Airport
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Date of Bonding 13 January 1995, 53.8% ABV exclusive to Dublin Airport Authority.
Producer's Tasting Notes:
Nose: A rich full spicy aroma. The combination of spices, typical of this style of Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey and the contribution of the ex-bourbon barrel produces sweet notes of liquorice, cinnamon and vanilla with some dark berries on a seasoned oak base.
Taste: Soft and mellow with some dairy fudge quickly followed by the rich Pot Still spices. As a hint of clove fades, charred oak and vanilla are in balance with a touch of dried apricot.
Finish: Pleasantly long with succulent dry barley at the conclusion.
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Midleton Cask #1045 Exclusive To Dublin Airport
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Date of Bonding 13 January 1995, 54.3% ABV,
exclusive to Dublin Airport Authority.
Producer's Tasting Notes:
Nose: The combination of spices is typical of this type of Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, with cinnamon, liquorice and black pepper in balance with charred oak and vanilla. Soft mellow fleshy fruit notes of melon and banana add to the complexity.
Taste: The sweet fruity notes appear ahead of the rich spices. Creamy vanilla is a feature which, along with some charred oak, is the contribution of the ex-bourbon barrel from American white oak.
Finish: Long and satisfying – from the Pot Still spices, through the wood, to the barley.
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Midleton Cask #1046 Exclusive To Dublin Airport
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Date of Bonding 13 January 1995, 53.0% ABV, exclusive to Dublin Airport Authority.
Producer's Tasting Notes:
Nose: A fully rounded aroma of rich Pot Still spices. Cinnamon and vanilla deliver some sweetness. In contrast a touch of black pepper, bitter almond and charred oak bring more robust earthy notes, while banana and mango make the balancing fruity contribution.
Taste: Soft dairy toffee is the initial mouth coating sensation with fruits and spices to quickly follow. The sweet notes of cinnamon and vanilla harmonise with the deeper spices and fleshy fruit to deliver complexity.
Finish: The rich character slowly fades to reveal the wood and barley foundations.
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Midleton Cask #56279 Exclusive To Irisch Lifestyle
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Date of Bonding 16 June 1999, 58.4%, exclusive to Irisch Lifestyle.
Producer's Tasting Notes:
Nose: Full, rich Pot Still character. Wood, vanilla and sweet spices are rounded off with some light floral notes. Some weight is added by a touch of freshly ground black pepper, leather and barley straw.
Taste: A soft, spicy, sweet introduction develops into a rich balance of green apple, pear and red berries with cinnamon and clove. A fresh, grassy succulence along with some charred oak add the Finishing touch.
Finish: Long with the soft sweet fruity notes giving way to a delicate wood and barley balance.
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Midleton Cask #40833 Exclusive To Irisch Lifestyle
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Date of Bonding 30 April 1999, 58.8% ABV, exclusive to Irisch Lifestyle.
Producer's Tasting Notes:
Nose: Distinctly rich in Pot Still spices and aromatic herbs. Succulent red bell peppers, black peppercorns and cinnamon combine perfectly with marzipan, mandarin orange and green tea. All laid upon a background of charred American oak.
Taste: The initial sweet vanilla mouth coating quickly becomes enriched by the Pot Still spices balanced by some zesty citrus notes. Further complexity is added by some tannins associated with the charred wood.
Finish: Long and satisfying with a nutty combination of wood and barley.
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Midleton Cask #40219 Exclusive To James Fox, Dublin
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Date of Bonding 29 April 1999, 46.0% ABV, exclusive to James Fox, Grafton St, Dublin.
Producer's Tasting Notes:
Nose: Crisp cereal notes of barley combine with delicate spices typical of this style of Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey. The charred oak and light tannins, of the ex-bourbon barrel, combine effortlessly with a touch of coconut oil, marshmallow and newly mown lawn.
Taste: A sweet initial mouth coating evolves into a full rich tribute to a top grade American oak barrel. Creamy vanilla balances with the more earthy flavours of charred oak. While a touch of green apple and ripening banana add to the complexity.
Finish: Pleasantly long with barley grains lingering as the rich flavours subside.
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