James J. Fox Launch Midleton Very Rare 1998 Single Cask Pot Still Irish Whiskey
James J. Fox, who have traded at the iconic 119 Grafton Street location since 1881, spanning five generations of family ownership, have launched an exclusive single cask Midleton Very Rare Pot Still Irish Whiskey, available at their store and through their site.
About James J. Fox, Dublin
James J. Fox have traded on 119 Grafton Street for 5 generations of the Fox Family. For 140 years, James J. Fox have been offering to enthusiasts from Ireland and around the world, a range of the world’s most premium cigars and whiskeys through the iconic, newly renovated store.
“James J Fox’s partnership with Midleton Distillery is a great honour for me and for my family. The wonderful journey of taste exploration we take with our customers is potted with exclusive collaborations. Midleton Very Rare is the ultimate in Irish Whiskey so its presentation in an exclusive single cask bearing our name holds a very special place for me, my colleagues and, we hope, for our customers.”
Robert Fox, Chairman of James J. Fox, representing the fifth generation of his family to trade from this celebrated cigar and whiskey store.
About Midleton Very Rare Whiskey
Midleton Very Rare is the ultimate expression of craftsmanship from Irish Distillers’ Midleton Distillery since 1984. World renowned for its annual vintage release, once a year, Irish Distillers’ Master Distiller hand-selects the finest and rarest whiskeys from the inventory of Midleton Distillery before blending them to create a true whiskey masterpiece, often referred to as the ‘pinnacle of Irish whiskey’.
“In essence, the Midleton Very Rare 1998 Single Cask embodies our ethos and passion about Irish Whiskey. It’s a great privilege to have been given the opportunity to work with Midleton Distillery to select and bottle this expression of Midleton Very Rare Single Cask and we are proud of the result of this collaboration.”
Yiorgos Manesis, James J. Fox Managing Director
To celebrate special occasions and partnerships, our Master Distiller creates single pot Irish whiskey expressions of outstanding quality and refinement for the Midleton Very Rare family. In this latest expression, we are celebrating our partnership with James J. Fox, Dublin’s iconic cigar & whiskey bonders, who have been trading for 140 years and 5 generations of the Fox family on 119 Grafton Street.
Tasting notes for Midleton Very Rare 1998 Single Cask Pot Still James J. Fox
This exclusive single pot still Irish whiskey was laid down in April 1998 at the celebrated Midleton Distillery. Aged in a single first fill ex-bourbon cask, selected by James J. Fox and former Master Distiller Brian Nation, this exceptional whiskey matured for 22 years and was bottled at cask strength (54.9%) with a yield of only 162 bottles, with no chill filtration used. Balancing pot still spices with subtle zesty undertones, this exquisite 22-year-old proudly bears the Midleton Very Rare name – the pinnacle of Irish whiskey.
Nose
Initial notes of rich smouldering oak, dark chocolate and roasted coffee beans with spices of anise giving liquorice tones along with nutmeg and cinnamon. Delicate fruit notes slowly emerge adding a light zesty character creating further depth and complexity.
Taste
Robust pot still spices at the fore that slowly subside revealing a sweet and silky mouthcoating texture with hints of toffee fudge and vanilla along with subtle fruit undertones adding notes of zesty lime and mandarin.
Finish
Rich and lasting with the spices eventually fading allowing the oak and sweet fruits to linger until the very end.
Where to drink buy Midleton Very Rare 1998 Single Cask Pot Still James J. Fox
For over 135 years, James Fox Cigar and Whiskey Store has been Ireland’s premier tobacconist and has now added to this reputation a large range of Irish and Scotch whiskeys, to satisfy the most discerning of palates. In our online store, you will find a large selection of premium handmade Cuban cigars, Peterson pipes, Irish whiskey, Scotch whisky, Irish gin, cigar and pipe accessories, as well as our world-renowned James Fox cigars and pipe tobacco.
Available from Monday November 2nd exclusively through James J. Fox and www.jamesfox.ie for €995.
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