Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Chapter 5

The nose opens with delicate orchard fruit—peach, apricot, and date—layered with sugar‑glazed almond, worn leather, and antique wood, while richer notes of treacle toffee, vanilla, and heather honey unfold alongside earthy woodland tones and a gentle whisper of white pepper. The palate delivers a vibrant medley of stone and citrus fruits, carried on a silky, coating texture, as oak tannins build with herbal tea, dark chocolate, and warming spice, complemented by ginger, salted caramel, and toffee apple. The finish is long and refined, where decades of maturation reveal deep, layered fruit and pot still spice, as the oak slowly softens into the background.