Midleton Dair Ghaelach Knockrath Forest Tree 4

Midleton Dair Ghaelach Knockrath Forest Tree 4, NAS, 56.1 %

This is a single pot still “Very Rare” release from Irish distillery Midleton. It has initially been matured in ex-bourbon barrels, then finished for 2 years in Irish oak and bottled at cask strength. This is a Non Age Statement (NAS) whisky but the component whiskies in are between 15 and 28 years old.

The Midleton Dair Ghaelach Knockrath Forest Tree 4 goes on sale in Norway on May 31 st NOK 2575 (13175901).

Nose: Very well balanced and well integrated alcohol. Deep vanilla notes. Soft notes of fruit drops with a dusting of icing sugar. So delicate, so complex and delightful.

Taste: Full bodied and then some. Firing on all cylinders. A warm embrace of orchard fruits, creamy vanilla and mild herbal notes.

Finish: Long finish. Greener and more herbal now. Just as sweet, if not more so. Vanilla. Tropical fruits as well now. Cloves, white pepper and nutmeg.

Comment: Wow!

Score 90/100