Midleton Very Rare Bottled 2004

Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2017

Usually the LCBO has the annual edition of Midleton Very Rare in time for St. Patrick's Day, but this year they were late (How dumb is that? Imagine the increased sales, folks!) Not only does the 2017 edition contain some of the oldest whisky ever put into the range, but it has entirely new packaging with a super fancy box and luxurious bottle...

Score 93/100

Midleton Very Rare 2015

Since I'm going to be away next week (I'm not returning until St. Patrick's Day), I thought I'd do a few Irish, as I am wont to do this time of year. Not sure when I'll get to the others - might not be for a while, as it's a busy weekend! Though one should never be too busy for whisky...or whiskey... I've reviewed a couple of Midleton Very Rares...

Score 90/100

Midleton Powers John's Lane 12 Pure Pot Still

This is the whisky that Mr Murry gave best Irish whisky of the year too in 2012, lets see how it goes... Nose: Big on Spice, some inner banana peel, a interesting metallic note (not a bad thing), rich barley, hay and chopped grass, old books, gentle creamy texture on the nose. Palate: Attacks hard, with big spices, ginger, vinilla, fruit salad,...

Score 87/100

Midleton Very Rare

This Midelton is a blend and is rare for the fact that only 50 casks are bottled each year to create it. All the whiskey in the mix is triple distilled and aged between 12 and 25 years. The 2014 release was created by Master Distiller Brian Nation, who followed up the legendary Barry Crocket after his retirement. Nation’s signature is boldly...

Score 83/100