Midleton Very Rare 1996 Edition Irish Whiskey

Colour

Warm golden-amber with honeyed, sunlit tones and a subtle coppery glow.

Nose

Silky, honeyed fragrance with vanilla and ripe orchard fruit, touched by warm toffee and white chocolate. Subtle orange zest and almond paste weave through soft oak, while a delicate spice of cinnamon and nutmeg linger on a polished, inviting nose.

Palate

Silky and honeyed, with orchard fruit and vanilla on the mid-palate. Toasted barley and oak introduce gentle spice and caramel, while a waxy creaminess glides through. A hint of citrus zest lifts the core, leading to a long, refined finish of warmth, balance, and quiet elegance.

Finish

Silky, long finish that glides with honeyed vanilla and orchard fruit, dissolving into creamy toffee. Subtle spice—nutmeg and white pepper—drifts in, while toasted oak and almond linger, touched by a faint citrus zest before a warm, refined glow slowly fades.