Midleton Distillery - 'Midleton Very Rare: Dair Ghaelach - Kylebeg Wood' Irish Pot Still Whisky (750ML)

Midleton Kylebeg Wood series.

This rich and subtly chocolatey pot still whiskey was finished in casks cut from a single native Irish oak – sourced from a managed forest in Country Laois. After felling, this venerable tree was shipped to Spain where it was cut and left to dry in the warm climate of Jerez. After fifteen months, the staves were coopered into hogsheads and sent back to Ireland to be filled with this unique spirit.

Tree No. 1 - 55.6% ABV
Tree No. 2 - 56.1% ABV
Tree No. 3 - 56.0% ABV
Tree No. 6 - 55.4% ABV

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Fragrant woodland spices with cinnamon and nutmeg, accompanied by aromatic oils, earthy pot still notes, zesty nectarine, white pepper, dairy fudge, and vanilla.  

Palate: Pot still spices are intensified by Irish Oak, revealing caramel, sweet stewed apple, orange peel, dark chocolate, honeycomb, and vanilla.  

Finish:  A long finish where fruits and spices gradually fade, leaving a lingering presence of Irish Oak.

Additional Information 

Robust and lively at first with notes of dried chilli flakes and red bell peppers which quickly soften, allowing notes of candied orange and crisp red apple to shine through. The oak continues to deliver sweet vanilla and cinnamon spice throughout