Ireland

Midleton Very Rare 2000 is an exquisite whiskey

Nose: The Port cask delivers a wonderful intensity. Maple syrup infused waffles, thick

The twenty-eighth release of Midleton Very Rare, still under the expert care

Nose: The influence of the bourbon cask is immediately obvious. Crème brulee, salted

Nose: A feast of desserts – sticky toffee pudding, black forrest gateaux

Nose: lime zest, chopped mint, sweet pear Taste: caramelised apple, raisins, vanilla

After two years spent maturing in these special virgin Irish oak casks

The twenty-third release of Midleton Very Rare, still under the expert care

Nose: Sherbet, seaside rock, ice cream soda, coconut, salted caramel, freshly baked cinnamon

Nose: redcurrant, coconut, baked toffee apple, caramelised raisins. Taste: a fine

The whiskey is aged somewhere between 12 and 25 years and matured

Pot still spices are accentuated by the Irish oak contribution, adding waves