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Irish Distillers marks 30 years of Midleton Very Rare
Former Midleton Distillery master distiller Barry Crockett has temporarily come out of retirement to create Midleton Very Rare 30th Anniversary Pearl Edition.
Just 117 bottles of Midleton Very Rare 30th Anniversary Pearl Edition will go on sale in November
Just 117 bottled of the limited edition will be released by Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard to mark 30 years of Midleton Very Rare, which was first crafted by Crockett in 1984.
Pearl Edition is the result of a collaboration between current master distiller Brian Nation and Crockett, who together selected a 1984 single pot still Irish whiskey to blend with a 1981 grain whiskey, which were matured in American oak barrels for 30 years to give “luscious vanilla” and “delicate honey” flavours.
“Few things are worth coming out of retirement for, but the opportunity to be part of the creation of Midleton Very Rare Pearl Edition is certainly one of them,” commented Crockett. “The whiskey is Midleton’s most prized possession and represents the greatest milestone since I crafted the first ever edition of Midleton Very Rare back in 1984.
“It is an honour to be part of this release and Ireland’s rich distilling heritage, and I hope discerning drinkers and whiskey enthusiasts cherish every drop.”
Each bottle has been handcrafted by the Leadbetter family of glassblowers from Jerpoint Glass Studio of Co. Kilkenny, and is presented in a wooden box made from oak in Co. Wexford.
“Midleton Very Rare Pearl Edition has been 30 years in the making; 30 years of tradition and 30 years of patience,” said Nation. “The liquid, its bottle and the presentation box are examples of the finest Irish craftsmanship, and offer whiskey aficionados the ultimate Irish whiskey experience by perfectly capturing our Irish heritage as we look to the future.
“Pearl Edition sets a new benchmark for Midleton Very Rare and the distillery’s Prestige Collection, as we continue to craft innovative whiskeys to further enhance the Irish whiskey renaissance.”
Midleton Very Rare pearl Edition will be available for purchase in Ireland, UK, France, Germany and China from November 2014 at an RRP of €6,000.