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Midleton Very Rare Bottled 2005

ABV: 40% - Size: 70cl

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Distilled by Midleton this Irish Whiskey carries no age statement. The bottling strength of this whisky is 40% which is at the lower end of the scale for whiskies. Although these days many consumers are pushing for producers to bottle closer to 43% or 46% there are still some fine lower strength whiskies.

About the whisky

Distillery:: Midleton Distillery
Category:: Irish Whiskey
Style:: Blended

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