Irish Whiskey

Midleton Very Rare, Silent Distillery Chapter Two

Brand Name
Midleton Very Rare
Subcategory
Single Pot Still
Region, Country
Cork, Ireland
ABV
55.7%
Age
46 years
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Rating
94

Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Chapter Two forms part of Ireland’s most exclusive whiskey series, drawing from the final casks of Old Midleton, which closed in 1975 after 150 years of operation. Distilled in 1973 and matured through bourbon and port casks, the 46-year-old release was overseen by four generations of master distillers, with Kevin O’Gorman making the final call to bottle it. Limited to just 70 Waterford crystal decanters, the release celebrates the survival of traditional pot still Irish whiskey through decades of change. Chapter Two cements Midleton’s Silent Distillery Collection as a defining moment in Ireland’s fine spirits renaissance.

Nose

Ripe fruits, polished wood, roasted hazelnut

Palate

Mixed berries, ginger, toasted oak

Finish

Caramel, oak spice

A bright fruit profile sits over gentle oak, giving the whisky an easy first impression. The palate brings in berries and soft spice with a mild ginger lift. The finish is calm, carried by caramel and warm wood.

Alex Martin
Score
94

Style

3
Body
3
Richness
0
Smoke
4
Sweetness

Details

Company
Bottler
Bottle size
0.7L
No of bottles
70
Cask Influence
Bottling date
2020
Cask strength
Chill-Filtered
Natural colour
Yes
Additives
No
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Irish Whiskey

Midleton Very Rare, Silent Distillery Chapter Two

Brand name
Midleton Very Rare
Subcategory
Single Pot Still
Region, Country
Cork, Ireland
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