Midleton Very Rare launches single cask range with travel retailers

Midleton Very Rare is launching a collection of four single cask releases exclusively in global travel retail. Ireland’s Midleton Distillery, producer of Jameson, Redbreast, and the Spot whiskeys, is releasing the bottlings for select travel retailers at London Heathrow, Amsterdam Schipol, and Dublin and Shannon in Ireland. The whiskies, chosen

Tasting: The Single Cask – Caol Ila 13 Years Old

The Single CaskCaol Ila 13 Years OldThe Single Cask ABV: 54.5%Country: ScotlandStyle: Single MaltPrice per bottle: GB£82.00Availability: Travel Retail Phoebe Calver – 8.0 Nose: A lovely combination of salty peat, citrus peel, orange marmalade and damp wood. Some fresh elderflower notes, too. Palate: Follows through from the nose, with more peatiness,

Tasting: Method and Madness – Rye & Malt

Method and MadnessRye & MaltIrish Distillers ABV: 46.0%Country: Rep. of IrelandStyle: Single GrainPrice per bottle: GB£96.00Availability: Travel Retail (Dublin) Phoebe Calver – 7.7 Nose: Thick-cut marmalade spread on toasted rye bread, then there’s a light vanilla creaminess, with some heather honey and peppermint. Palate: It all gets richer, with dark chocolate,

Tasting: The Glen Grant – 15 Years Old

The Glen Grant15 Years OldCampari Group ABV: 50.0%Country: ScotlandStyle: Single MaltPrice per bottle: US$79.99Availability: Travel Retail Phoebe Calver – 8.5 Nose: It’s pretty zesty, with tarte au citron hints, crispy thin pastry, a little sweetness of caramel and some gingery spice. Palate: Things definitely get more fruity here, with lemon peel,