Midleton Very Rare unveiled its newest premium Irish whiskey, Midleton Very Rare Vintage Release 2021.
The 38th edition in the renowned range is the first in the series to be created by Irish Distillers’ new Master Distiller Kevin O’Gorman. Irish Distillers is one of Ireland’s leading suppliers of spirits and wines, and producer of some of the world’s most well-known and successful Irish whiskeys. Led by Jameson, Irish Distillers and its brands such as Midleton Very Rare are driving the global renaissance of Irish whiskey.
The Midleton Very Rare legacy began over four decades ago when the then masters, keen to create exemplary expressions, began setting aside small amounts of exceptionally performing whiskey for a new luxury offering in the world of Irish whiskey. In keeping with tradition, Midleton Very Rare 2021 is a balanced blend of rare and hand-selected single pot still and single grain Irish whiskeys from Midleton’s extensive inventory. It includes whiskey aged between 15 and 36 years and matured in lightly charred ex-bourbon American oak barrels.
Making his first selection as Master Distiller, O’Gorman took several months to explore the finest casks in the Midleton inventory as he sought to put his own mark on this annual limited-edition release. Drawing on his experience in both distillation and maturation, O’Gorman elevated the grain whiskey contribution for the 2021 vintage to create a delicate and elegant whiskey. In order to maintain a luxurious, balanced aroma and taste profile, O’Gorman selected a perfect mix of first fill and second fill casks to enhance the wood contribution while allowing the pot still component to express itself.
“It is an honor to join my predecessors in bringing the Midleton Very Rare collection to life,” says O’Gorman, who is just the third master distiller to oversee this collection. “The process has allowed me to explore our rarest casks to create an exceptional blend that builds on tradition while bringing a new dimension and we’re thrilled to bring this release to our customers in the US.”
Midleton Very Rare is one of the most exclusive and sought-after Irish Whiskies, ranging from its luxurious Silent Distillery releases, including the recently announced Chapter Two, to its annual Vintage Releases. Midleton Very Rare 2021 is now available for $220.
