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WORDS Martina Murray AH, SURE WHY NOT? MIDLETON V
ERY RARE 2025 The annual launch of the iconic Midleton Very Rare has long been an eagerly anticipated ritual for lovers of the pure drop, and this year’s milestone edition offers plenty to excite and whet the appetite. In a new departure coinciding with the two hundredth anniversary of the founding of the distillery, the team under Master Distiller Kevin O’Gorman identified six exquisite distillate styles, each representing generations of artisans who have helped shape the Midleton Very Rare legacy. For the first time in the collection’s history, the 2025 iteration features an extraordinary blend of the finest single pot still and single grain Irish whiskeys, spanning four decades, with tasting notes that boast textured flavours of sweet honeycomb with soft fruits and delicate herbal undertones, followed by a rich and lasting finish. In a nice touch, the beautifully designed bottle features such elegant details as an illustration of Midleton Distillery, its iconic pot stills, and a commemorative stamp marking the distillery’s historic 200th anniversary. Master Distiller Kevin O’Gorman says the elixir itself is “a whiskey of depth and balance, meticulously composed from six distinct distillate styles, each representing generations of mastery, innovation, and dedication that have become synonymous with Midleton Very Rare.” We’ll drink to that! RRP €240. midletondistillery.com “All you want is a good bottle of wine at a good price that you know you will enjoy. It is that simple.” So opines actress and comedian Amy Huberman, who’s putting her money where her mouth is with an investment in Ah, Wines - a new venture that’s been pleasing the city’s vino lovers since its launch in Café en Seine earlier this year. The initiative sees her collaborate with Shane Davey, Hugh Murray and Brian Fagan in a partnership with winemaker Covinas, a cooperative of knowledgeable local farmers who have been tending vineyards using sustainable practices in the heart of Spain’s Comunidad Valenciana for generations. The brand currently offers two corkers; Ah Sauvignon Blanc (RRP €17.95) featuring light hints of tropical fruits, apricots, and peaches with a long smooth finish, and Ah Cava Brut Rosé (RRP €24.95) a lovely summer tipple with subtle notes of red berries. And the verdict amongst the Insta cognoscenti? “Yummy!” @ah_wines Ranked in the Top 20 of BEST PIZZA in Europe! Cirillo’s offers authentic Italian antipasti, pasta dishes, and wood-fired pizzas for lunch and dinner, with all our pasta, breads, and pizza dough made fresh in-house every day. OPENING HOURS MONDAY - FRIDAY: 12 pm - 2:30 pm 5 pm - close SATURDAY: 1 pm - 10 pm SUNDAY: 2 pm - 9 pm CONTACT LOCATION 140 Baggot Street Lower Dublin 2 BOOKING T. 01 676 6848 E. info@cirillos.ie Closed Bank Holidays www.cirillos.ie