****All orders are subject to availability - please allow 7 business days for order to process - in store or hand delivery only - NO returns or Refunds after product arrival******* The silent distillery collection represents some of the final barrels laid down before the closure of the Old Mildeton Distillery in 1973. While the Irish whiskey industry was in crisis, the hard-working artisans at the old distillery in Cork continue to produce some of the finest spirit that has ever graced our fair planet. It was hidden away for decades and finally is available to a very small few. Notes from the distiller, "NOSE: Notes of chocolate dipped honeycomb with caramelised red apples and quince jelly. Luxurious aromas are enhanced by the sweetness of coffee cake and vanilla-scented cream, while earthy fragrances are matched by those of an antique, cedarwood cigar box. Dried flowers, that still carry delicate waves of a floral perfume, add to the array of flavours. TASTE: An explosion of fruits at first with fresh plums, peaches, and dried apricot. A hint of chilli oil and grated ginger follows. Delicate oak tannins, perfectly balanced with the fruits and pot still spices, work in harmony with a suggestion of mature Roquefort cheese. Floral and sweet grain whiskey add finesse, making this a wonderfully complex blend that is silk-textured and full-bodied. FINISH: Stone fruits and soft spices continue to linger for a time, with the oak tannins quietly fading into the background."