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.

TASTING NOTES

Aroma
Opens with an intricate medley of fruits including nectarines, ripe melon, green apple, and apricot. A solid foundation of pot still spices, showcasing notes of freshly peeled ginger and crushed peppercorns, work in tandem with the aged grain’s perfumed notes of dried flowers and delectable golden syrup. The oak continues to reveal itself, adding notes of vanilla, combined with a honeycomb sweetness and freshly roasted coffee beans.

Taste
Luscious at first with succulent fruits and a distinctive creaminess along with a herbal quality akin to camomile tea. The pot still spices add depth and intrigue as they weave amongst the floral grain qualities found lingering throughout. The charred oak’s influence continues to build over time creating additional complexity as the wood-derived spices complement the ever-present fruits of candied orange and dried apricot.

Finish
The fruits and pot still spices build to a crescendo before giving way, leaving the final say to the oak tannins and antique grain whiskey.

Smirnoff Vodka infused with the flavors of elderflower, lemon citrus, oh my! This floral Smirnoff concoction is perfectly served with ice, soda and a slice of lemon.

This round, structured Merlot is packed with rich flavors and aromas of blackberry, plum, cherry and mocha. Balanced in style, the wine is soft, approachable and food friendly.

BLEND: 96% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon

FOOD PAIRINGS: BBQ ribs, grilled tri-tip, burgers, spaghetti with red sauce and meatballs

This exceptional tequila starts as 100% weber blue agave which is triple-distilled for exceptional smoothness. It is then rested in American white oak barrels for at least 12 months to enhance its character – adding an array of subtle flavors, and a unique smoky finish. Finally, this aged liquid is filtered through diatomaceous earth to gently extract the color, rounding out the flavor profile.

TASTING NOTES

COLOR: Crystal clear

AROMA: Light wood notes followed by vanilla and honey

TASTE: Sweet with tannins that give a light bitterness, creamy and slightly thick consistency, smooth not astringent

FINISH: Unique, smoky

As the first ever Big Peat Christmas Edition finished in sherry casks, this special release truly encapsulates the flavour of Christmas in a bottle. BIG and BOLD… it’s the ultimate winter warmer and is sure to get you in the festive spirit! Typically Islay in flavour, the palate carries notes of ash, sweet tar, smoking chimneys and a subtle salty beach quality, with a long and lingering phenolic finish.

Tasting Notes
Anticipate hints of dried fruit, cocoa, and spiced oak. Then comes candied peel alongside Hebridean sea air, peated barley, and ‘his’ signature smoke!

Maker Notes

KORBEL Extra Dry is a fresh, off-dry California champagne that is light, luscious and always a crowd favorite. It features delightful flavors of bright citrus, vanilla and spice.

ENJOY WITH: Double- and triple-cream cheeses, dried fruits, pâté, spicy Asian cuisine

COMPOSITION: Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, French Colombard, Pinot Noir

WINEMAKING
Like all KORBEL California Champagnes, Extra Dry is produced using the classic méthode champenoise bottle fermentation process. KORBEL Extra Dry is blended to be a delicate, easy-to-enjoy, off-dry California champagne. By blending multiple varieties, vintages and appellations, KORBEL ensures the consistent quality of every bottle of Extra Dry.

A blend of Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey and a unique honey liqueur of our own making, for a taste that's one-of-a-kind and unmistakably Jack. With hints of honey and a finish that's naturally smooth, Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey offers a taste of the unexpected.

Maker Notes

KORBEL Brut Rosé is delicate and crisp, featuring bright flavors of strawberry, cherry and melon. Its medium-dry, slightly sweet style makes it one of the most versatile, food-friendly varietals.

ENJOY WITH: Grilled shrimp, pizza, smoked meats, beets, blue cheese

COMPOSITION: Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Gamay, Zinfandel, and Chenin Blanc

WINEMAKING
We use Pinot Noir, Sangiovese and Gamay lots that have a noticeable pink hue and generous strawberry and black-cherry-like flavors for our Brut Rosé. The goal is to consistently produce a rosé that is flavorful, bright and aromatic. One interesting aspect of making a rosé using the classic méthode champenoise process is the color balance. The yeast used in the bottle fermentation process removes some of the color from the California champagne, and the amount of color loss is unpredictable. To correct for this, we use a small amount of young red wine in the sweetening dosage to add a note of complexity and adjust the color back to a nice pink hue.

Acquired by Fratelli Branca Distilleries in 1987, Candolini is a soft and elegant grappa preferred by the Italians. Produced from carefully selected high-quality distillates, Candolini broadens its presence on the market by launching single-varietal variants, with quality distillates originating from a single vine.

"Candolini Bianca" possesses a balanced yet delicate aroma and taste. Produced with carefully selected distillates, it is a fresh Grappa, ideal to end meals with.

"Candolini Ruta" has a delicate and harmonious scent and taste, thanks to the very fine infusion of fresh rue. Serve in tulip-shaped glasses at a temperature between 50° and 60 °F. Perfect after a meal.

The super-premium whiskey collaboration from Master Distiller Dave Pickerell and Metallica. A blend of hand-selected, well-aged North American bourbon & rye whiskeys, uniquely finished in black brandy casks and the earth-shattering music of Metallica.

Using our proprietary BLACK NOISE finishing process, each batch of whiskey is blasted with its very own Metallica playlist, curated by the band themselves. The low-frequency sound waves force the whiskey to penetrate deeper into the barrel, extracting more caramel, honey and vanilla flavors from the wood. The result is a magnificently balanced whiskey, robust in flavor and ideal for sipping neat, on the rocks, or in a classic whiskey cocktail.

TASTING NOTES

Burnt caramel, oak & honey on the nose, with honey, cinnamon, allspice, dark fruit, clove and mint filling the palate. The finish is long and smooth, slightly creamy with hints of butterscotch taffy, maple and honey.

Introducing the latest addition to our family of Most Awarded Flavored Whiskies: Bird Dog Honey Flavored Whiskey. Crafted by infusing sweet, golden honey with our Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, it’s bottled at 80 proof. Bird Dog Honey Whiskey features delicious honey notes complemented with hints of wood char and light spice for a flawless finish. Whether you drink it neat or mix it up in one of our custom cocktails, Bird Dog Honey is a sweet way to sip.

TASTING NOTES

Color: Golden-reddish amber

Nose: Honey with hints of wood char.

Body: Sweet honey flavor with light spice.

Finish: A light, sweet finish.

Don Cayo Extra Anejo Tequila stands as a testament to refined craftsmanship and exquisite aging. Aged for an extended period, often surpassing three years, this tequila embodies sophistication with its complex and velvety texture. Its deep amber hue hints at the depth of flavors within, offering a rich blend of oak, caramel, and vanilla notes. Each sip of Don Cayo Extra Anejo Tequila is a journey through time, delivering a smooth and memorable experience that exemplifies the pinnacle of tequila artistry.

The wind from the North Sea mixes blood with the desert of Mexico in this double-distilled rye whisky aged in old mezcal casks. An illegal love affair with a gentle and exotic aftertaste. Stauning Bastard a rye whisky made purely of local ingredients, malted on the floor at our distillery and double-distilled in flame-heated pot stills. After at least three years in new, toasted virgin American oak casks, it has been rounded off with at least 6-months ageing in old mezcal casks from Mexican Oro de Oaxaca. The result is an elegant love child whose equal you won't find anywhere else in this world.

TASTING NOTES

Nose: Sweet pipe tobacco smoke, raisins, oat biscuit, citrus, oak

Taste: Tobacco, vanilla, barley, dried fruit, cinnamon, brown sugar, molasses, shortbread, oak

Finish: Long Sweet, slightly smoky, salty, brown sugar, pepper

Age and Cask: 4 years. Matured between 3-4 years in Virgin American Oak & then at least 6 months in Mezcal casks

Born and raised in the scenic city of Chattanooga TN, J.W. Kelly’s original Single Barrel Bourbon was bottled at cask strength, creating a handmade style with its own unique flavors. Reborn in 2016, this unique single barrel, coming in at 109 proof,  is hand bottled and double oaked. Every barrel is selected from barrels 5-8 years old. Once the barrel has been selected it is then transferred into a new American oak barrel and aged for another 8-12 months. Every barrel will be different and have its own personality. That’s the benefit of a single barrel, amazing taste, flavors and an amazing surprise with every glass.  

What do you get when you mix rum with horchata? (Hint: it’s on the bottle.) An iconic blend of premium Caribbean rum, real Midwestern dairy cream, and Mexican spice, RumChata adds an extra special somethin’ to ordinary drinks. And ordinary days.

Swirl in coffee. Create delicious, dessert-like shots.
Or add a cinnamon-y kick to drinks. You can even drink it neat or on the rocks. There’s no wrong way to enjoy RumChata.

The Gem of Kentucky is the premiere offering from 2XO. The only double barreled single barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey on the market. The barrels are exclusively selected by Dixon from his double barreled stocks of the high rye bourbon mash bill (35% rye) that spend a year in new charred oak barrels before bottling. It is a full-bodied, full-flavored expression that leans on Dixon’s unique double-barreling process for a richer and more viscous mouthfeel. The differing char levels on the secondary barreling allow complex flavors to develop and balance the spicy finish from the high rye distillate.

Tasting Notes
Each double barreled single barrel is unique. Some barrels are sweeter with notes of chocolate, cinnamon, and toasted marshmallows that flow into baking spices. Other barrels are more savory with notes of dark red fruits, nutmeg, and black pepper spice.

Maker Notes

MacNair’s Lum Reek 12-year-old combines Single Malts from Islay and Speyside – two of the most renowned whisky producing regions in Scotland.  The recipe, created by industry veteran and Master Distiller/Blender of the Year, Billy Walker, includes both peated and unpeated whiskies, including aged GlenAllachie single malt. The small batch expression was matured at The GlenAllachie Distillery in a combination of first fill Bourbon, Pedro Ximénez and red wine casks until the whisky reached its optimum. The consequential bronze spirit, offered without added colouring or chill-filtration, reveals sophisticated notes of sweet peat reek, warming mocha, Scottish heather, and butterscotch.

Our Lum Reek 12-year-old has won some incredible global accolades, including Double Gold (San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2021), Best Blended Malt under 12 Years (World Whiskies Awards, 2020), and Gold (Scotch Whisky Masters, 2021).

TASTING NOTES

COLOUR: Copper Bronze

NOSE: Sweet peat reek, butterscotch, warming mocha, and gentle nutmeg

TASTE: Lashings of heather honey, rich toffee, and sweet spices, all with undertones of peat

Maker Notes

Filey Bay is the first single malt whisky made in, and of, Yorkshire. Why 'of Yorkshire'? Because it's created by us from field to bottle, here on the coast.

In June 2016, we ran the stills for the first time and filled our first casks. Filey Bay First Release was bottled in September 2019 and since then Filey Bay has grown and prospered. Scroll down to see how our unique still set up and distinctive casking has created a range of interesting, exciting and delicious whiskies.

Tasting Notes: Rich and Complex | Flavours of black treacle, cranberry, cocoa and cola sweets

Extracted from 100% wild Sotol plant. 2 years of aged. Bottled from a French white oak numbered barrel.

This fascinating drink has been triple distilled in a double column copper alembic, offering a higher degree of purity, which gives it an extraordinary richness in its exceptional and unique aroma and flavor, which is recognized by our master distiller in the beautiful and elegant bottle that distinguishes this award-winning presentation.