Midleton Silent Distillery Chapter 2

It was not by chance that almost 200 years ago its founders built the original Midleton Distillery on the banks of the Dungourney River in Ireland’s County Cork. For this was a special place; a place where they could not only harness.

the river’s power to drive the distillery’s mighty water wheel but also use its waters – pure and fresh – to add a touch of magic to their whiskey. Though no longer a source of energy, now as always Dungourney water is at the heart of Midleton Very Rare – The Pinnacle of Irish Whiskey – and was an essential ingredient in creating the second release from the Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection – the oldest ever collection of Irish Whiskey.

Nose

The first Impression is a vibrant, fruity bouquet intertwined with a pleasing

hint of exotic spices and soft sweetness. Decades of maturing in seasoned

oak casks add a woody definition to the initial notes, while the fragrance of

dark fruits and their zest effortlessly complement the delicate aromas of

pot still spices, hazelnut and worn leather.

Taste

An assortment of berry fruits and mellow pot still spices slowly build in

intensity, with each element enhancing the next. Subtle hints of anise and

ginger weave amongst the unmistakably sweet characteristics of malt and

oak. In the background, understated fruit flavours linger throughout.

Finish

The delicate spice and fruit flavours gradually fade, leaving the oak to have the final say.

ABV: 53.6%,