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Midleton Dair Ghaelach Bluebell Forest Tree No. 5, Virgin Irish Oak Cask, 2017, 56.3%
Midleton

Midleton Dair Ghaelach Bluebell Forest Tree No. 5, Virgin Irish Oak Cask, 2017, 56.3%

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TypeSingle Pot Still Whiskey
MRI
MRI 29
Average Score
Avg 94
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Description

One of the world's most modern distilleries, Midleton of East County Cork, Ireland was built in 1975. Their distillery is a proverbial umbrella of a powerhouse, utilising three pot stills and three columns to produce a whopping 64 million litres of spirit each year for heavy hitters such as Jamesons, Paddy, Green Spot and Tullamore Dew to name but a few. The Midleton Dair Ghaelach Bluebell Forest series is the second in the Dair Ghaelach range, meaning 'Irish oak'. This exceptional whiskey is comprised of Single Pot Still distillates aged between 12-23 years, matured primarily in American oak Bourbon barrels, before being finished for 19 months in native virgin Irish oak casks harvested from 130-year-old trees in Bluebell Forest, Castle Blunden Estate, Co. Kilkenny. Each bottle can be traced back to one of six individual trees, with this particular bottle matured in oak from Tree No. 5. The felling of these trees was done sustainably to allow for regeneration of the forest.

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Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Apr 12, 2026SGD 492.42
Cask type
Bourbon Cask & Virgin Irish Oak Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
Antonio Paez Lobato cooperage, Jerez
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
No. 5
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
1000
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Wooden box
Series highlights
Dair Ghaelach (Irish Oak) series, Bluebell Forest edition, Tree No. 5
Historical context
N.A
Special release
N.A
Allocation
N.A
Nose
The crisp Pot Still spices are seamlessly enriched by the woodland fragrances of the Irish oak. Sweet vanilla notes are given depth by some chocolate honeycomb and coffee beans, whilst the balancing rich fruit aromas of red berries, pineapple and ripe banana complement the subtle aromatic oils. Also, straw, pear, lemon meringue pie and slightly burnt flapjacks.
Palate
The typical Pot Still spices are fortified by the Irish oak character. Robust yet mellow, clove and cinnamon give way to dairy fudge and milk chocolate sweetness combining with a touch of stewed apple. Also, coffee, honeydew melon, brown sugar, yellow plum, a touch of fresh Alpine herbs.
Finish
Exceptionally long with soft sweet spices finally giving way to the proud Irish oak. Also, allspice, cut grass and caramelised dates.
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