Midleton distillery is located just outside Midleton, Ireland and was founded in 1974 with production starting in 1975. But this wasn't the first Midleton distillery as the original, known as "Old Midleton Distillery" stopped production at this time and is now a major whiskey visitor centre.

The 'old' distillery was owned by Cork Distillers Company and in 1966 they merged with John Power & Son and John Jameson & Son to form the Irish Distillers Group.

Midleton is now owned by Pernod Ricard and the distillery is one of the most modern in the world with thirteen 75,000 litre stills including both column and pot stills.

General whisky characteristics: Smooth, creamy, toffee

Redbreast, 'Pure pot still' 12y, 40% ABV

Typical cost of this bottle; €€€€€

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Glass: Classic Malt

Colour: Rich gold, light amber

Nose: Lots of aromatic butterscotch, gentle toffee, caramel and a hint of oil of orange.

Palate: Slightly scorched orange and cardamom seeds, whilst remaining very floral and fruity.

Finish: Very long with rich peach and light orange, perhaps even orange peel.

Overall Impression: Slightly thin at 40% but still a very good, flavoursome whiskey.

Redbreast, 'Pure pot still' 15y, 46% ABV

Typical cost of this bottle; €€€€€

Glass: Bugatti Kelch

Colour: Gold

Nose: Almost bonfire night again. Treacle toffee, dark fruits and a little Christmas pudding.

Palate: Rich and creamy, treacle toffee and dark fruits swimming in sherry.

Overall Impression: I like this one, very much.