Midleton Very Rare - Irish Whiskey

A very nice drop

Midleton Very Rare is better than sex. Not good sex perhaps, but certainly better than what most of us experience. Words can't do justice to Midleton Very Rare. It is the most exclusive and celebrated whiskey ever produced in Ireland, the home of whiskey. Midleton Very Rare is blended from a number of 12-21 year old triple distilled whiskies. It is made in the Midleton Distillery in County Cork by the John Jameson's & Son company, there are only 50 oak casks produced each year, with each bottle individually numbered and signed by the Midleton's master distiller - currently Barry Crockett.

What I love about Midleton is that each year it is slightly different. Always elegant and refined of course, but also individual. Different not only from other Irish whiskies, but also from its siblings from earlier years. The reason it is distinctive is because at every stage the ingredients and process is unique. Midleton uses only indigenous Irish barley and the local waters of Cork. The distilling process is unique, the master distiller applying a craft, an individual artistry that is different for each and every distiller. Most good whiskies these days are matured in French or American oak casks, and Midleton Very Rare is no exception - in this case cellaring in individually selected American oak bourbon-seasoned barrels.

When the first drop of Midleton Very Rare touches the tip of your tongue, you experience the light, delicate textures of Irish whiskey that sets it apart from the smoky agressiveness of Scotch and other whiskies. The first taste suggests honey and fruits, gently roasted almonds. It is incredibly smooth with a long finish. Midleton Very Rare is aged just perfectly. The first pleasure to arouse you is the wonderful scent reaching your nose, it is both familiar and distant, teasing you like an extremely fickle young woman, though much more discreetly. The aftertaste of each and every sips lingers slowly and oh-so-smoothly. Unfortunately such class is a little pricey, but Zig Zag is the only place in Okazaki City where you can get a drop of this wonderful stuff. Take a seat, relax, and, aaaah what the hell, undress.

Its bloody fine stuff. Let a glass of Midleton Very Rare breathe for a while before you sip and you'll never want to drink anything else again.

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