Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Bluebell Forest Tree 5 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)
- Distillery
- Midleton
- Region
- Country
- Ireland
- Type
- Single Pot Still
- ABV
- 56.3%
- Price
- £185.86
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (2 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- New Wood, Vanilla, Malt Extract, Cooked Fruit
- Description
- Midleton's single pot still expression finished in virgin Irish oak from Bluebell Forest, a departure from previous releases using Grinsell's Wood casks. The virgin oak imparts distinctive character to this traditionally Irish style, creating a whiskey defined by its wood-forward maturation.
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ABV
56.3%
Age
NAS
Style
Single
✦ Neatly Summary
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Bluebell Forest Tree 5 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection) is a single pot still from Midleton (Ireland), bottled at 56.3% ABV. Expect heavily oaked, sweet and fruity character — new wood, vanilla, malt extract, cooked 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 expression finished in virgin Irish oak from Bluebell Forest, a departure from previous releases using Grinsell's Wood casks. The virgin oak imparts distinctive character to this traditionally Irish style, creating a whiskey defined by its wood-forward maturation.
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