Midleton Very Rare, the Pinnacle of Irish Whiskey, Launches 2024 Vintage
Master Distiller Kevin O’Gorman unveils his fourth Midleton Very Rare annual vintage as the brand marks a milestone anniversary.
Irish Distillers, maker of some of the world’s most enjoyed Irish whiskeys, is delighted to launch the Midleton Very Rare 2024 Vintage – an extraordinary blend of the finest single pot still and single grain Irish whiskeys, that showcases the mastery of Master Distiller Kevin O’Gorman.
The 2024 Midleton Very Rare Vintage is rooted in the award-winning Midleton Very Rare profile with a subtle twist of ripe stone and orchard fruit notes. Deliciously well balanced, this latest vintage combines pot still whiskeys with grain whiskeys creating uplifting floral, herbal and scented vanilla notes. Presented in a luxurious recyclable* gift box, this unique bottling, coinciding with the ruby anniversary of the brand, will be available from 28th February at the RRP of €240, $350.
The legacy of Midleton Very Rare began more than four decades ago, fuelled by the desire of the distillery’s then Master Distiller to create outstanding expressions. Each subsequent Master also began setting aside small quantities of exceptionally performing whiskey to allow for a new luxury offering in the world of Irish whiskey for years to come. Today, Midleton Very Rare marks 40 years since the release
of its first vintage whiskey, and to further commemorate this landmark year for the brand, the 2024 Vintage will launch alongside the exclusive celebratory Midleton Very Rare 40th Anniversary Ruby Edition.
Derived from Midleton’s renowned ‘Warehouse A2’, a traditional stone warehouse dating back to the 1860s where only the most exceptional liquid is stored for maturation, O’Gorman and his team handpicked a selection of rare single pot still and single grain whiskeys to create the 2024 Vintage. The whiskeys were matured in a mixture of first fill ex- American whiskey oak barrels and small number of
refill ex-American whiskey oak barrels.
Drawing upon his wealth of experience in both distillation and maturation, O’Gorman has artfully created a whiskey that remains true to the Midleton Very Rare profile, while introducing a subtle yet defining twist for this year’s annual vintage. Including a range of traditional pot still whiskeys, encompassing light, medium and heavier styles, this this year's profile adds an intricate layer of complexity to the liquid, producing delightful hints of ripe apple and sweet pear. To achieve an exquisite balance of finesse and elegance, the grain element has been subtlety increased compared to last year’s vintage, imparting floral, rosewater and herbal notes. The increase in first-fill ex- American whiskey oak barrels contribute vanilla, toasted oak, and sweet notes which compliments and balances the enhanced grain inclusion.
Exemplifying the mastery and innovation that has come to define Midleton Very Rare, the 2024 Vintage is a liquid deliciously well-balanced between distillate character and wood contribution, with an overall taste of tropical fruit notes, crème brûlée, toffee-apple and chocolate dipped honeycomb.
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*Recyclable in Ireland and other markets where recycling facilities are available
