Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Knockrath Forest Tree 5 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)
- Distillery
- Midleton
- Region
- Country
- Ireland
- Type
- Single Pot Still
- ABV
- 56.5%
- Price
- £270
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, New Wood, Honey, Fresh Fruit
- Description
- Midleton's single pot still whiskey was initially matured in American oak bourbon barrels before finishing in Irish oak hogsheads sourced from Knockrath Forest, tree number 5. Bottled at cask strength without chill-filtration to showcase the influence of native Irish oak.
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ABV
56.5%
Age
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Style
Single
✦ Neatly Summary
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Knockrath Forest Tree 5 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection) is a single pot still from Midleton (Ireland), bottled at 56.5% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, heavily oaked and richly sweet character — vanilla, new wood, honey, fresh fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Midleton's single pot still whiskey was initially matured in American oak bourbon barrels before finishing in Irish oak hogsheads sourced from Knockrath Forest, tree number 5. Bottled at cask strength without chill-filtration to showcase the influence of native Irish oak.
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