{"title":"Midleton Distillery","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOne of Ireland's Great Distilleries\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/l0L_5pUz-uw\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan id=\"History\" class=\"mw-headline\"\u003eHistory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1966, \u003ca title=\"Powers (whiskey)\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Powers_%28whiskey%29\"\u003eJohn Power \u0026amp; Son\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Jameson Irish Whiskey\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jameson_Irish_Whiskey\"\u003eJohn Jameson \u0026amp; Son\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca title=\"Cork Distillery Company\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cork_Distillery_Company\" class=\"mw-redirect\"\u003eCork Distillery Company\u003c\/a\u003e (which owned the Old Midleton distillery) merged to form the \u003ca title=\"Irish Distillers\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Irish_Distillers\"\u003eIrish Distillers\u003c\/a\u003e Group. The board of the newly formed company decided to close their existing distilleries and consolidate all production at a new facility. This was built at Midleton as it was the only existing site with room for expansion. In July 1975, production ended at the old distillery and began in the new one. The old distillery has since been turned into a visitors' centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan id=\"Production\" class=\"mw-headline\"\u003eProduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMidleton is one of the most modern \u003ca title=\"Distillation\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Distillation\"\u003edistilleries\u003c\/a\u003e in the world and has its production areas linked via fibre-optic networks.\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-6K_Switches_Upgrade_Increases_Performance_at_Irish_Distillers.27_Midleton_Plant_1-0\" class=\"reference\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/New_Midleton_Distillery#cite_note-6K_Switches_Upgrade_Increases_Performance_at_Irish_Distillers.27_Midleton_Plant-1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[\u003c\/span\u003e1\u003cspan\u003e]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e The Midleton factory, with a production capacity of 19 million litres per annum, is the largest in Ireland. The distillery boasts three 75,000 litre \u003ca title=\"Pot still\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pot_still\"\u003epot\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca title=\"Still\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Still\"\u003estills\u003c\/a\u003e, and three \u003ca title=\"Patent still\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Patent_still\" class=\"mw-redirect\"\u003ecolumn\u003c\/a\u003e, which are used in combinations of three to produce different types of \u003ca title=\"Irish whiskey\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Irish_whiskey\"\u003ewhiskey\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"midleton-barry-crockett-legacy","title":"Midleton 'Barry Crocket Legacy' Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMidleton 'Barry Crocket Legacy' Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey \u003c\/strong\u003ehails from \u003cstrong\u003eIreland\u003c\/strong\u003e, specifically crafted at the renowned \u003cstrong\u003eMidleton \u003c\/strong\u003eDistillery in County Cork. Named after the legendary master distiller \u003cstrong\u003eBarry\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCrocket\u003c\/strong\u003e, this whiskey is a testament to traditional Irish distilling methods. It is made from a unique combination of \u003cstrong\u003emalted \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003eunmalted barley\u003c\/strong\u003e, distilled in traditional \u003cstrong\u003ecopper\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003epot stills\u003c\/strong\u003e, and aged in \u003cstrong\u003ebourbon barrels \u003c\/strong\u003ewith a touch of new \u003cstrong\u003eoak\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose of this whiskey is rich and inviting, featuring aromas of \u003cstrong\u003evanilla\u003c\/strong\u003e, sweet \u003cstrong\u003espices\u003c\/strong\u003e, toasted oak, and citrus zest. On the palate, it reveals a harmonious blend of flavors, including \u003cstrong\u003ehoney\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003efresh fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e, and creamy vanilla, complemented by a gentle spiciness and a hint of toasted oak. The finish is long and satisfying, leaving a lingering sweetness with subtle notes of oak and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith an \u003cstrong\u003ealcohol content of 40%\u003c\/strong\u003e, Midleton 'Barry Crocket Legacy' is typically enjoyed \u003cstrong\u003eneat\u003c\/strong\u003e or with a \u003cstrong\u003esplash of water\u003c\/strong\u003e to open up its complex flavors. This premium whiskey exemplifies the elegance and depth of single pot still Irish whiskey, making it a favorite among connoisseurs and a fitting tribute to Barry Crocket's legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Midleton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43755936120985,"sku":"080432107560","price":349.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/7177\/7177\/products\/Midleton-Barry-Crocket-Legacy-Single-Pot-Still-Iri-7.jpg?v=1753053846"},{"product_id":"midleton-very-rare-2023-vintage-release-irish-whiskey","title":"Midleton Very Rare 2023 Vintage Release Irish Whiskey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMidleton Very Rare 2023 Vintage Release Irish Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a distinguished expression hailing from \u003cstrong\u003eIreland\u003c\/strong\u003e, renowned for its craftsmanship and complexity. 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