Midleton Very Rare Irish Whiskey
$379.99
Since its first release in 1984, the venerable Midleton Very Rare has been a blend of pot still and grain whisky that is produced at the new Midleton Distillery in East Cork. The releases of Very Rare are usually aged in ex-Bourbon casks, giving it a somewhat different twist than the more sherry-driven Redbreast Irish Whiskey range.
Midleton Distillery produces some of the best whiskey and most coveted expressions we see coming out of Ireland and Midleton Very Rare highlights that.
We are currently on the 2023 edition. Bottled at 40% ABV.
Producer Note: "Since 1984, each Master Distiller of Midleton Very Rare uses their eye for detail, their passion for quality whiskey and their exemplary skill to create the pinnacle of Irish whiskey—our special vintage release. The latest chapter of this renowned collection is adorned with the signature of our Master Distiller, Kevin O’Gorman. After months of exploration, O’Gorman crafted a balanced blend of rare and hand-selected single pot still and single grain Irish whiskeys from Midleton’s exclusive inventory to create this truly special release. Matured in lightly charred ex-bourbon American oak barrels, the Midleton Very Rare 2023 Vintage Release delights with decadent flavours and a tantalising aroma. The aroma, taste and finish of this whiskey will enliven the palates of those new to this collection while taking the seasoned whiskey collector on a journey through an exciting exploration of taste."
40% abv
Kinahan's KASC Irish Single Malt
$61.99
From the Producer
"The Kasc Project [M] is the world's first Hybrid Cask Single Malt Irish whiskey. An extension to our unique and popular Hybrid Cask Whiskey collection and a continuation of our journey into the new and previously unknown ways of whiskey making, using unusual and bespoke casks.
45% ABV
Redbreast 18 Year Irish Whiskey
$329.99
The Redbreast 18 Year is a single pot still Irish whiskey bottled at 46% after maturing in a mix of ex-Bourbon, Oloroso Sherry, Cream Sherry, and Tawny Port Casks.
Producer Description
"Introducing Redbreast 18 Year Old, the first permanent member of the Redbreast family in four years. With the addition of cream sherry casks this exquisite expression offers a unique twist on the classic Redbreast style.
"Matured by our Master Blender in a combination of ex-bourbon barrels and casks seasoned with the finest oloroso sherry, cream sherry and ruby port to elevate Redbreast’s Single Pot Still Whiskey to new heights. Bursting with berry fruit aromas, hazelnut chocolate tones, and caramelised stone fruit sweetness, our latest addition introduces a captivating array of new flavours that complement that signature Redbreast taste."
Blue Spot Irish Whiskey
$164.99
This single pot still Irish whiskey was bottled at no less than 7 years from a mix of Bourbon, Sherry, and Madeira casks, before bottling at cask strength. 58.4%
Producer Description
"Blue Spot’s name was derived from the Mitchell’s practice of marking their maturing casks of whiskey with a mark or daub of coloured paint to determine the age potential of the whiskey. Blue Spot was a 7 year old whiskey, Green Spot (10 year old), Yellow Spot (12 Year Old) and Red Spot (15 year old). As a colourful history would have it, this revered Blue Spot remained underground until now and its introduction reunites the historical Spot Family for the first time in over 56 years."
Turntable Smokin Riff
$82.99
The tracks keep coming from Turntable Blending House. This release is called Smokin' Riff. Bottled at 46%
Producer Description
- 21% Knockdhu PX Puncheon
- 18% Caol Ila Bourbon Barrel
- 24% Craigellechie PX Puncheon
- 9% Caol Ila ex-Red Wine Barrel
- 28% North British Virgin Oak Barrel
Turntable Track 04 One Way or Another
$94.99
Named after the 1978 song by Blondie, One Way or Another is an intriguing, grain-forward Blended Scotch bottled at 46%. It is made of:
- 30% Strathclyde Single Grain matured in 1st Fill ex-Bourbon Barrels
- 21% Invergordon Single Grain matured in ex-Red Wine Barrels
- 15% Cameronbridge Single Grain from ex-Marsala Barrels
- 12% Cameronbridge from Single Grain ex-Madeira Barrels
- 22% Linkwood Single Malt matured in 1st Fill ex-Bourbon Barrels
Suntory Toki Black
$68.99
The Toki Black from Suntory builds on the original Toki Blended Japanese Whisky by adding peated single malt from the famed Hakushu Distillery into the mix. The result is bottled at 43% ABV.
Producer Description
"Experience a richer expression of Toki, where the addition of Hakushu Peated Whisky contributes a refined, gentle smokiness. This product meets the standards set out by the Japan Spirits & Liqueurs Makers Association for labeling Japanese Whisky."
Nikka From the Barrel 40th Annv 3pk
$379.99
To mark the 40th Anniversary of Nikka From the Barrel, the Japanese firm has released a boxed set of 3 whiskies. The set includes the From The Barrel Extra Marriage (created to mark the 40th Anniversary) as well as the individual Malt and Grain components of the Blend.
Producer Description
"This special 3-bottle set celebrates 40 years of Nikka From the Barrel by featuring the two non-chill-filtered cask-strength components, the Grain Pieces of the Barrel and Malt Pieces of the Barrel, alongside the final "Extra Marriage" blend. The Malt offers a rich, structured character with notes of ripe apricot, sweet vanilla, and mellow peat, while the Grain is sweet and smooth, with hints of banana and bitter-sweet marmalade. The Extra Marriage is a rich and full-bodied whisky with complex layers of chocolate, orange peel, and mellow oak tannins, culminating in a long, gently bitter finish."
Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt New Blend
$92.99
This is the newly reformulated Taketsuru Pure Malt, launched in 2020, to comply with Japan's new whisky regulations. Still predominantly made from Miyagikyo, with a prominent sherry cask influence, they have upped the presence of Yoichi single malt adding additional smoke to the mix.