Midleton Very Rare

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 29 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Clean, fresh, dessert apple skin. Honeycomb toffee Palate Soft, smooth, caressing. Very lightly fruity. Zabaglione. White peaches. Amaretto macaroons. Finish Toasty. Winey. Malaga? Comment In general, Midelton is a bit too elegant for me, but this is a lovely vintage. The Yquem of whiskies?

Dave Broom Nose Quite lean, aromatic and complex: sandalwood, polished furniture, nutmeg and spice. Oak tones alongside crème caramel, oil, tobacco. Palate Rounded with treacle toffee and a mix of dried spice, oak and a rich, oily texture with a crunchy centre. Finish Long. Comment Not one, but two world-class whiskeys. All hail the two Barrys!