If you like old Irish whiskey, like really old Irish whiskey, and you have quite a bit of extra money burning a hole in your pocket, you’ll be excited to hear about the newest release from famed Irish distiller Midleton.
Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Six
It’s called Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Six, and it’s the final chapter of the brand’s Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection. For those unaware, these are the rarest and oldest Irish whiskeys in the world.
This limited-edition Irish whiskey matured for over five decades, first in ex-bourbon American oak barrels. It was then decanted into a bespoke cask made by Master Cooper Ger Buckley and his team. The barrel was made using wood from the five previously released Silent Distillery expressions.
According to Midleton, the result is a complex, balanced whiskey with flavors like fresh fruit, dried tobacco leaves, antique oak, and more.
“Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Six is a whiskey whose excellence is shaped by so many extraordinary factors. From the characteristics of the now incredibly rare single pot still distillate style created back in Old Midleton to the 50-year maturation process under the care of my predecessors and I to a one-of-a-kind final marrying, this whiskey has been looked after like no other,” said Master Distiller Kevin O’Gorman.
“Max, Barry, Brian, Ger, and I, alongside the Midleton Distillery family past and present, have been a team over many decades, protecting and nurturing this liquid to achieve its peak. While there is a sense of sadness as the Old Midleton Distillery and the Silent Distillery Collection reach a close, I know they would all agree that it has been an extraordinary privilege to be part of the creation process.”
Where can I buy it?
This limited-edition release is available at select whiskey retailers for the suggested price of $60,000. Yes, you read that right.
