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Midleton Very Rare, Bourbon Cask, 1997, 40%
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Midleton Very Rare, Bourbon Cask, 1997, 40%

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TypeIrish Whiskey
MRI
MRI 5
Average Score
Avg 87
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Description

Midleton Very Rare 1997 is a limited-edition Irish whiskey, part of the esteemed annual Very Rare series produced by the Midleton Distillery in County Cork, Ireland. This premium blended whiskey, a mix of pot still and grain whiskeys, was bottled in 1997 at 40% ABV. It is matured in ex-bourbon American oak barrels and is known for its exceptional quality and collectibility. Each bottle is individually numbered and signed by Master Distiller Barry Crockett, who oversaw its creation. It comes presented in a wooden display case.

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European Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 30, 2026SGD 1,000.71
Unicorn AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Aug 2, 2026SGD 901.35
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Apr 12, 2026SGD 906.05
Region
Ireland
Age
N.A
Vintage
N.A
Bottled
1997
ABV
40%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Midleton
Origin
Ireland
Cask type
Bourbon Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
No
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
Barry Crockett
Master distiller (distillation)
Barry Crockett
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Wooden box
Series highlights
Midleton Very Rare
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Japanese Export
Allocation
Japan
Nose
Heavy toffee, vanilla, new leather book, green grape, floral notes, subtle pot still, malty notes, apples, pears, stone fruit, baking spices, butterscotch, honeyed notes.
Palate
Amazingly sweet, Demerara sugar, butter, clove, cinnamon, sticky toffee pudding, caramelized apples, citrus, fudgy notes of toffee and treacle, baked bananas, vanilla, honey-clover, roasted almonds, rich honey, berry fruits, sultanas, vanilla creme brulee, crisp orchard fruits.
Finish
Slow to fade, barley spice, medium-long, cinnamon, hint of ginger, liquorice, long and satisfying, warmth and elegance, stonefruit, spice, creamy mouthfeel.
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