Irish Distillers unveils Midleton Very Rare 2014
Pernod Ricard Irish Distillers has released the 2014 edition of its Midleton Very Rare Irish whiskey, the first to be created by the group’s new master distiller.
Pernod Ricard Irish Distillers has released the 2014 edition of its Midleton Very Rare Irish whiskeyBrian Nation, who was appointed master distiller for the Midleton Distillery in February 2013 following the retirement of Barry Crocket, hand-selected the blend of single pot still and grain whiskeys aged in charred Bourbon casks.
Described as having a “complex and elegant” taste profile, the variant is a combination of whiskies matured for up to 22 years.
“It’s always exciting for us to release a new Midleton Very Rare expression as it really shows the outstanding quality that the Irish whiskey category has to offer, but this 2014 release is extra special as it heralds a new era for us as Brian Nation takes the reins from Barry Crockett at our Midleton Distillery,” said Anna Malmhake, chairman and CEO of Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard.
Based in County Cork, the Midleton Distillery completed its 100m redevelopment in October this year, doubling production capacity to 64m litres of pure alcohol.
The Midleton Distillery also produces the number one best-selling world whiskey brand Jameson.
“I’m very proud of the 2014 edition, as it offers real complexity with a full taste of sweet spice, vanilla, and cinnamon, which lingers before slowly giving way to notes of barley,” said master distiller Brian Nation.
“I am confident that it will provide whiskey fans around the world with the interesting and enjoyable tasting experience that they have come to expect from Midleton Very Rare over the years – and I look forward to hearing what Barry thinks of it too.”
