The Story
Midleton Very Rare, the pinnacle of Irish whiskey, proudly introduces the Midleton Very Rare 2026 Vintage Release, the 43rd annual expression in this renowned series. Created by Master Distiller Kevin O’Gorman, this vintage brings together five distinct distillate styles to deliver a whiskey with exceptional balance, vibrant character and remarkable depth. The 2026 release represents a continued refinement of Midleton’s craft, offering an elegantly layered expression that reflects the heritage and mastery behind Ireland’s most distinguished whiskeys.
***LIMITED TO ONE PER CUSTOMER - EXTRA BOTLLES ADDED WILL BE REFUNDED AND ONLY ONE WILL SHIP***
NOSEÂ
A rich assortment of luscious and mouthwatering fruit notes at first, accentuated by the oak’s soft tannins and generous servings of vanilla and cinnamon. Notes of peeled ginger and lemon zest create a fresh and crisp dynamic that complements the indulgent tones of butterscotch and toffee, while the quintessential mouth‑coating nature of the pot still character remains constant throughout.
TASTEÂ
Textured layers of sweet honeycomb with soft fruits and delicate herbal undertones. White pepper with a mild hint of chilli oil work in tandem with the nuanced citrus and orchard fruits while the sweet nature of this intriguing whiskey continues to build with decadent flavours of treacle, toffee, vanilla, and sugar glazed fruits.
FINISHÂ
The pot still spices are the first to slowly fade, leaving the rich infusion of fruits and oak to linger until the very end. This intricate combination of pot still and grain whiskeys aged in seasoned oak creates a harmonious marriage that showcases the very best of Midleton.
NEW STOCK IS AVAILABLE IN ALL MOLLOYS SHOPS - TO CHECK STOCK IN ANY OF OUR SHOPS CLICK HERE FOR CONTACT DETAILS.
Description
Midleton Very Rare, the pinnacle of Irish whiskey, proudly introduces the Midleton Very Rare 2026 Vintage Release, the 43rd annual expression in this renowned series. Created by Master Distiller Kevin O’Gorman, this vintage brings together five distinct distillate styles to deliver a whiskey with exceptional balance, vibrant character and remarkable depth. The 2026 release represents a continued refinement of Midleton’s craft, offering an elegantly layered expression that reflects the heritage and mastery behind Ireland’s most distinguished whiskeys.
***LIMITED TO ONE PER CUSTOMER - EXTRA BOTLLES ADDED WILL BE REFUNDED AND ONLY ONE WILL SHIP***
NOSEÂ
A rich assortment of luscious and mouthwatering fruit notes at first, accentuated by the oak’s soft tannins and generous servings of vanilla and cinnamon. Notes of peeled ginger and lemon zest create a fresh and crisp dynamic that complements the indulgent tones of butterscotch and toffee, while the quintessential mouth‑coating nature of the pot still character remains constant throughout.
TASTEÂ
Textured layers of sweet honeycomb with soft fruits and delicate herbal undertones. White pepper with a mild hint of chilli oil work in tandem with the nuanced citrus and orchard fruits while the sweet nature of this intriguing whiskey continues to build with decadent flavours of treacle, toffee, vanilla, and sugar glazed fruits.
FINISHÂ
The pot still spices are the first to slowly fade, leaving the rich infusion of fruits and oak to linger until the very end. This intricate combination of pot still and grain whiskeys aged in seasoned oak creates a harmonious marriage that showcases the very best of Midleton.
NEW STOCK IS AVAILABLE IN ALL MOLLOYS SHOPS - TO CHECK STOCK IN ANY OF OUR SHOPS CLICK HERE FOR CONTACT DETAILS.
