Midleton Kilranelagh Dair Ghaelach Tree 3
The Fifth Chapter in Midleton Distillery's much coveted Dair Ghaelach series. These whiskeys are single pot still Midletons that have been finished in specially sourced casks made from virgin Irish oak. Each series features a different forest and each bottling is a single expression matured in casks made of oak sourced from a single tree.
This bottling features oak from tree number 3 and is one of six different expressions available. Understandibly these are very limited bottlings and sell out quickly!
The Midleton Dair Ghaelach series, translating simply to ‘Irish oak’, is the result of a six-year exploration led by Master Distiller Kevin O’Gorman to unveil the potential of native Irish oak in the maturation of Irish whiskey. When embarking on this journey, the project rested on two principles: sustainably sourcing Irish oak for long-term viability and creatiing an unparalleled style of Irish single pot still whiskey. Continuing this mission, the Kilranelagh Estate, nestled in Wicklow's rolling hills, became the focal point for the fifth chapter. From the native woodland carefully managed since the 1600s, six impressive Irish oak trees were chosen by Midleton’s specialist forestry team to craft the exclusive Hogshead casks. Through diligently processing the wood, each bottle of Midleton Very Rare Dair Ghaelach Kilranelagh Wood can be traced right back to the very oak tree that helped to create its refined and unmistakable taste.
- €440.00
The Fifth Chapter in Midleton Distillery's much coveted Dair Ghaelach series. These whiskeys are single pot still Midletons that have been finished in specially sourced casks made from virgin Irish oak. Each series features a different forest and each bottling is a single expression matured in casks made of oak sourced from a single tree.
This bottling features oak from tree number 3 and is one of six different expressions available. Understandibly these are very limited bottlings and sell out quickly!
The Midleton Dair Ghaelach series, translating simply to ‘Irish oak’, is the result of a six-year exploration led by Master Distiller Kevin O’Gorman to unveil the potential of native Irish oak in the maturation of Irish whiskey. When embarking on this journey, the project rested on two principles: sustainably sourcing Irish oak for long-term viability and creatiing an unparalleled style of Irish single pot still whiskey. Continuing this mission, the Kilranelagh Estate, nestled in Wicklow's rolling hills, became the focal point for the fifth chapter. From the native woodland carefully managed since the 1600s, six impressive Irish oak trees were chosen by Midleton’s specialist forestry team to craft the exclusive Hogshead casks. Through diligently processing the wood, each bottle of Midleton Very Rare Dair Ghaelach Kilranelagh Wood can be traced right back to the very oak tree that helped to create its refined and unmistakable taste.
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
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| Finish | Wonderfully long finish which sees the pot still spices and oak linger, almost effortlessly, for an age. |
| Tasting Notes from the Producer | |
| Aromas (without water) | Forest notes of fresh pine accompanied by floral honey and ground pepper at first, while sweet and tropical fruits can be detected amongst the herbal green tea and freshly mown hay. The use of the native Irish oak lends itself to creating distinctive aromas of smoked almonds with sweet vanilla and cinnamon that are complimented by the pot still savoury spices. |
| Palate (without water) | Robust and lively at first with notes of dried chilli flakes and red bell peppers which quickly soften, allowing notes of candied orange and crisp red apple to shine through. The oak continues to deliver sweet vanilla and cinnamon spice throughout, while the pot still spices add a hearty and full-bodied nature to this complex and intricate whiskey. |
Fact Sheet
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| Distillery | Midleton |
| Fluid | 70cl |
| Alcohol % | 57.1% |