Midleton Very Rare 2025 Edition Vintage Release Irish Whiskey
CELEBRATING 200 YEARS OF MIDLETON DISTILLERY

Part of the annual vintage release of Midleton Very Rare, since 1984, each Master Distiller of Midleton uses their eye for detail, their passion for quality whiskey and their exemplary skill to create the pinnacle of Irish whiskey, their special vintage release.
Midleton Very Rare 2025 release, marks the 42nd instalment in Midleton's annual Very Rare collection and is a testament to both tradition and innovation, expertly crafted to pay homage to Midleton Distillery’s 200th anniversary. For the 2025 edition, Master Distiller Kevin O’Gorman brings together six distinct distillate styles, each representing generations of mastery, innovation, and dedication that have become synonymous with Midleton Very Rare. The result is a whiskey with exceptional balance, vibrant character and remarkable depth.

    Nose:    Opens with sweet waves of caramelised apple, toffee fudge and vanilla notes, while the subtle herbal and floral notes of freshly picked garden mint and lavender slowly build over time, complementing the woodland spices of cinnamon and nutmeg thanks to the rich influence of the American oak. The pot still spices, and sweet grain character of this intricate whiskey come together, creating structure and complexity while complementing the notes of fruits and oak.

    Taste:    Textured flavours of sweet honeycomb with soft fruits and delicate herbal undertones. Notes of white pepper with a mild hint of chilli oil work in tandem with the nuanced taste of 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.

    Finish:   Rich and lasting. The fruits begin to softly fade, leaving the oak and pot still spices with the final word.