Midleton Dair Ghaelach Knockrath Forest Tree No. 5, American Oak Bourbon & Virgin Irish Oak Hogshead Cask, Batch No. 1, 2019, 56.3%

Midleton Dair Ghaelach is a series of Single Pot Still Irish whiskeys from the Midleton Distillery, meaning 'Irish Oak'. This particular release, part of the Knockrath Forest edition, is the third chapter in the Dair Ghaelach story. It was matured initially in American Oak Bourbon barrels for between 15 and 28 years, then finished for two years in virgin native Irish Oak Hogshead casks sourced from the Knockrath Estate in Co. Wicklow. The process is so thorough that the wood can be traced back to a single tree, with each release reflecting the character of that specific tree. The native Irish oak imparts a complex medley of fruits and delicate spices, creating a unique flavor profile. This collection is part of Midleton's commitment to sustainably sourcing Irish oak for whiskey maturation, a practice that had been absent for over 100 years.