Midleton Barry Crockett Legacy Irish Whiskey – 92 Proof (46% ABV) | 700ml

Elegant, complex, and exceptionally refined, Midleton Barry Crockett Legacy Irish Whiskey is a premium Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey created in honor of legendary Midleton Master Distiller Barry Crockett. Bottled at 46% ABV (92 proof) in a 700ml bottle, this whiskey showcases the distinctive character of Midleton's pot still tradition with layers of vanilla, toasted oak, orchard fruit, spice, and rich cereal sweetness. Its combination of traditional pot still character and carefully selected American oak maturation creates a beautifully balanced whiskey designed for sipping.

Key Details

Spirit Type: Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
Origin: Ireland
Distillery: Midleton Distillery, County Cork
Alcohol Content: 46% ABV (92 Proof)
Bottle Size: 700ml
Production Style: Single Pot Still • Triple Distilled • Oak Matured
Style: Elegant • Fruity • Creamy • Spiced • Oak-Influenced

Process & Production

Midleton Barry Crockett Legacy is crafted using the traditional Single Pot Still method, combining malted and unmalted barley and distilling the spirit in traditional copper pot stills at Midleton Distillery.

The whiskey is matured in a carefully selected combination of American oak bourbon barrels and virgin American oak casks. The virgin oak contributes distinctive vanilla, toasted wood, and spice characteristics, while the bourbon barrels provide layers of ripe fruit, sweetness, and smooth oak.

The whiskey is bottled at 46% ABV without chill filtration, helping preserve its natural character, texture, and complexity.

Appearance

Bright golden amber with warm honey and polished oak highlights.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Delicate aromas of vanilla, ripe orchard fruit, toasted oak, sweet cereal, citrus, and gentle spice.

Palate: Rich and silky with flavors of vanilla cream, ripe apples and pears, honey, toasted oak, cinnamon, and subtle pot still spice.

Finish: Long, smooth, and warming with lingering vanilla, ripe fruit, toasted wood, and gentle baking spice.

What Makes It Special

Barry Crockett Legacy represents the craftsmanship of one of Midleton's most influential Master Distillers. The whiskey showcases the distinctive balance of Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey while incorporating the additional depth created through maturation in both bourbon-seasoned and virgin American oak.

Its 46% ABV bottling strength and non-chill-filtered presentation preserve a rich texture and allow the whiskey's layers of fruit, vanilla, spice, and oak to remain expressive.

How to Enjoy

Enjoy neat in a tulip-shaped whiskey glass to experience the full range of aromas and flavors. A few drops of water can open additional layers of fruit, vanilla, and spice.

It also pairs beautifully with dark chocolate, roasted nuts, aged cheeses, apple desserts, caramel, and other lightly sweet desserts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of whiskey is Barry Crockett Legacy?
It is a Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey produced at Midleton Distillery.

What is the alcohol content?
46% ABV (92 Proof).

What is the bottle size?
700ml.

Where is it produced?
Midleton Distillery in County Cork, Ireland.

Is it chill filtered?
No. Barry Crockett Legacy is bottled without chill filtration.

What does it taste like?
It features elegant notes of vanilla, orchard fruit, honey, toasted oak, cereal sweetness, and gentle spice.

Brand Story

Midleton has been at the heart of Irish whiskey production for generations, with the modern Midleton Distillery beginning production in County Cork in 1975. The distillery is renowned for its mastery of Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, a distinctive Irish style combining malted and unmalted barley.

Barry Crockett Legacy honors Barry Crockett, a third-generation distiller who served as Midleton's Master Distiller and played a major role in shaping the distillery's modern whiskey portfolio. The expression reflects his commitment to precision, quality, and the continued evolution of traditional Irish whiskey craftsmanship.