The second year of this now iconic series this is a rare and collectable bottle of Midleton Rare from the 1985 vintage when the master distiller was Barry Crockett. The Midleton Very Rare 1985 is the second edition of the Very Rare Series that began in 1984 whereby a new vintage is released every year. The Midleton Very Rare range of whiskeys is a collection of highly regarded Irish whiskeys crafted at the Midleton Distillery in County Cork, Ireland. With a reputation for excellence, these whiskeys are known for their exceptional quality, craftsmanship, and limited availability. Characterized by smoothness, complexity, and depth of flavour, Midleton Very Rare often exhibits notes of ripe fruits, honey, vanilla, spices, and oak. The component casks are typically aged for around 12-27 years but each yearly batch is unique and for this reason the whiskeys are highly collectible. To this day the Midleton Very Rare series is still regarded as the pinnacle and benchmark for ultra-premium blended Irish whiskeys.