{"title":"Clarence Middleton","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"clarence-middleton-american-single-malt-whiskey-florida","title":"Clarence Middleton American Single Malt Whiskey Florida","description":"Clarence Middleton American Single Malt Whiskey is a 2-year aged, 100-proof American single malt crafted from malted barley at Indian River Distillery in Vero Beach, Florida. This limited series release embodies Florida's untamed spirit with the patience and independence of true craft distilling, bottled only when the barrel signals peak maturity.\n\nPicture the humid air of a Florida barrel house, where Atlantic breezes carry salt and citrus through weathered cypress walls. Indian River Distillery honors the rebellious spirit of early 20th century Florida through this exceptional whiskey, named for Clarence Middleton of the notorious Ashley Gang. Each bottle represents the convergence of traditional single malt craftsmanship with Florida's distinctive terroir, where tropical warmth accelerates the marriage of grain and oak.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange blossom honey, toasted coconut, vanilla custard, sea salt breeze, malted grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramelized brown sugar, tropical fruit, charred oak, black pepper spice, honeyed malt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium length with warm spice, candied citrus peel, oak tannins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpirit Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmerican Single Malt Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50.0% (100 Proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistillery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndian River Distillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVero Beach, Florida, USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSeries\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimited Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat sipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Experience Florida's unique terroir in its purest form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeach house evenings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Where ocean air meets whiskey warmth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollector's cabinet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rare Florida craft distilling at its finest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGift giving:\u003c\/strong\u003e For those who appreciate untamed American spirit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Clarence Middleton American Single Malt taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Florida single malt offers a unique tropical twist on traditional American whiskey, with notes of orange blossom honey, toasted coconut, and sea salt breeze on the nose, followed by caramelized brown sugar and tropical fruit on the palate. The Florida climate creates distinctive maturation characteristics you won't find in cooler regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I drink Clarence Middleton whiskey?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis whiskey is best enjoyed neat or with a splash of water to open up its complex Florida character. At 100 proof, a few drops of water can help reveal the subtle tropical notes and honeyed malt sweetness that make this spirit so distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this whiskey good for cocktails?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile exceptional neat, this limited release single malt also excels in spirit-forward cocktails like an Old Fashioned or Manhattan. The tropical fruit notes and honeyed character add complexity to classic whiskey cocktails, though many prefer to savor it straight given its rarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes Florida whiskey different?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlorida's warm, humid climate accelerates the aging process, creating more intense wood interaction in fewer years. The coastal environment adds subtle salinity and allows for unique flavor development that creates distinctly American single malts with tropical characteristics rarely found elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Clarence Middleton worth the price?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a limited series release from a craft Florida distillery, this represents exceptional value for collectors and enthusiasts seeking unique American single malts. The combination of Florida terroir, traditional craftsmanship, and limited availability makes it a worthy addition to any serious whiskey collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clarence Middleton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43384191582282,"sku":"CMASMWF","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/6095\/7258\/files\/front_112be218-e208-427c-8ddc-b07aaae2c6ee.jpg?v=1772904703"}],"url":"https:\/\/theoldrickhouse.com\/collections\/clarence-middleton.oembed","provider":"The Old Rickhouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}