THE SINGLE MALT SHOP ANNOUNCES THE SALE OF A COMPLETE MIDLETON VERY RARE VINTAGE COLLECTION

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THE SINGLE MALT SHOP ANNOUNCES THE SALE OF A COMPLETE MIDLETON VERY RARE VINTAGE COLLECTION

The Midleton Very Rare brand was launched by Irish Distillers in 1984 with master distiller Barry Crockett. It is internationally celebrated as, "the pinnacle of Irish whiskey" and every year a new vintage is brought out. As soon as the annually released bottles hit the shelves, they get eagerly snapped up by devout fans and premium whiskey collectors.

Being global online retailers that specialize in high end Irish whiskey, securing an entire set of the Midleton Very Rare vintage releases was always a goal for The Single Malt Shop. On July 3rd at 9am, that highly coveted collection will be available to purchase from the site for €110,000. This includes all Irish VAT and duties.

Each vintage from 1984 to 2023 is in pristine condition and every bottle comes with a certificate of authenticity. The opportunity to acquire an entire suite from Ireland's most prestigious whiskey brand, comes along once in a lifetime.
A Midleton Very Rare 1988 for instance, would typically sell at around €30,000 per bottle so committed whiskey collectors can see why a whole set of 40 bottles can command such a price. 

Spanning decades of supreme craftsmanship, the collection also showcases three different master distillers as The Single Malt Shop's Managing Director Ed Forrest (left) details, "Up until 2012, Midleton Very Rare's co-founder and their first master distiller Barry Crockett took charge of all the bottlings. By showcasing the best casks that he had in the Midleton distillery, not only did he give us some stellar whiskeys but he left a remarkable legacy. Upon his retirement, Brian Nation took on the custodian role before he passed it on to the current master distiller, Kevin O'Gorman. For The Single Malt Shop to be able to feature an entire collection that highlights their combined artistry, is a humbling honour for us."


He adds, "We have watched how the modern Irish whiskey trade has developed such a strong ultra premium sector. Midleton Very Rare has been at the forefront of that growth and we're thrilled to be one of the first to sell a complete representation of their portfolio."

ABOUT THE SINGLE MALT SHOP

www.thesinglemaltshop.com is a specialist e-commerce retailer of premium whiskeys and whiskies from across the globe that offers unparalleled service levels to over 30 countries. With a particular focus on promoting Irish whiskeys, The Single Malt Shop is delighted to bring this iconic Midleton Very Rare collection to market.

Terms & conditions of sale:

1. The price of €110,000 is inclusive of Irish VAT and excise duty. For customers outside of Ireland, local taxes and duties, where applicable, will apply.
2. Interested parties should fill out our online enquiry form with enquiries or intention to buy.
3. The first person to confirm intention to buy will be given priority.
4. Once the intention to buy is confirmed, we will send an invoice to the interested party. The customer will have 7 working days to make payment. Once payment is made, the collection will be deemed to be sold and taken off the site. Should payment not be made within the 7 working days period, we will move on to the next interested party on our email list and start the process over again.
5. Delivery is not included in the price, although we will offer free delivery to anywhere on the island of Ireland.

THIRD CHAPTER IN THE MIDLETON VERY RARE SILENT DISTILLERY COLLECTION IS UNVEILED

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THIRD CHAPTER IN THE MIDLETON VERY RARE

 SILENT DISTILLERY COLLECTION IS UNVEILED 

Third release in Ireland’s oldest and rarest whiskey collection reaffirms Irish whiskey’s position in the world of ultra-rare luxury spirits.

Midleton Very Rare has unveiled the Third Chapter in the Silent Distillery collection, Ireland’s oldest and rarest whiskey collection.

Midleton Very Rare, renowned as the Pinnacle of Irish Whiskey, is produced in Midleton Distillery, Co. Cork, Ireland and the Silent Distillery Collection includes six releases. Beginning in 2020 the distillery began to release one chapter annually over 6 years which will culminate in 2025, the 200th anniversary of the foundation of the legendary Old Midleton Distillery which operated from 1825-1975. This collection, ranging in age from 45 to 50 years old, represents the very last drops of this inimitable spirit before the distillery went silent forever.

Chapter Three is an exceptional 47-year-old whiskey born from the marriage of two separate whiskeys matured in an ex-sherry butt and an ex-bourbon barrel. The two whiskeys date back to 1973 and were blended before bottling to give the whiskey an extraordinary flavour. The release of Chapter Three, which marks the halfway point of the collection, pays homage to history and craftsmanship, a journey of age and time inspired by the element of fire, as the pot still worked its magic through the fires which burned beneath it.

The inspiration behind the element of fire, goes back to 1854 when the largest pot still in the world was assembled and installed by local craftsmen at the Old Midleton Distillery and managed by the skilled hands of ‘fire men’ whose job it was to control the temperature of the stills which could heat more than 30,000 gallons of liquid in a single day. The roar of the fires has been silenced but the still remains in the grounds of the old distillery. It is this trailblazing story which serves as an inspiration for the third release from Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery.

With just 97 bottles of this extraordinarily rare Irish whiskey produced, Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Three is incomparable in terms of age and history and presents as a true connoisseur’s dream. Created and matured under the guardianship of four celebrated Master Distillers, the whiskey has been enhanced through each changing of hands, with each Master taking great care to protect the legacy of the precious liquid.  

Kevin O’Gorman is only the fourth person in 75 years to hold the title of Master Distiller at Midleton Distillery. Kevin follows in the footsteps of previous Master Distillers including Max Crockett, the forefather of modern Irish whiskey; his son Barry, the creator of Midleton Very Rare and Brian Nation. 

Commenting on the unique history and complexity of Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Three, O’Gorman explains:
“Crafted from a marriage of distillations left to mature over 47 years in a hand-selected bourbon barrel and a sherry butt, Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Chapter Three, is a wonderfully aged yet contemporary expression of Irish Whiskey like no other.”
This year the inspiration of fire came from the world’s largest pot still and the relentless work from the local men, the ‘fire men’ who used to feed the still’s fires, whilst learning how to regulate the heat through stoking and raking to ensure the temperature was correct.”

Staying true to its proud Irish heritage and luxury craftsmanship, Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Three has been decanted into handblown and etched crystal decanter bottles, produced by Ireland’s Waterford Crystal, with each of the bottles individually numbered 1-97. The bottle comes displayed in a bespoke wooden cabinet handcrafted by Irish designer, John Galvin, using wood made from Burr Elm, an ancient wood as rare as the whiskey within it. The markings recall the flames that once warmed the old pot still.

“Midleton Distillery embodies Irish heritage and this new Chapter based around the element of fire, inspired our team at John Galvin Design when sourcing materials and designing the cabinet for the bottle. Our craftsmen have used the rich coloured Burr Elm wood for the wooden case with the aim of reconnecting us to our land and origins” says John Galvin.

Consumers will be able to experience drops of Chapter Three from the Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery through an event at Adare Manor Hotel in Ireland on 13th June. The tickets are limited for this rare and exclusive experience. Further details are available through Adare Manor.

Silent Distillery Chapter Three will be available to purchase via a ballot on the Midleton Very Rare 1825 room, which goes live on 3rd May and closes on 10th May.




ABOUT THE WHISKEY
Age: 47 Years
Distillate type: Single Pot Still
Cask type: Two cask blend – Bourbon and Sherry
Release Date: May 2022
97 bottles
RRP: €45,000, £42,500, $51,000
Availability: Ireland, UK, Global Travel Retail, US, France
Retailers include:
Ireland – Brown Thomas
UK – Harrods, Hedonism, Harvey Nichols, Master of Malt, The Whiskey Exchange, Berry Bros. & Rudd, Fine and Rare, Bordeaux Index and Fortnum & Mason
France – La Maison du Whiskey

Singapore – Duty Free