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Midleton Very Rare 2026 Release
Midleton Very Rare 2026 Release

Midleton Very Rare 2026 Release

70cl 40% abv World Whisky Single Malt Ireland

Class
World Whisky
Style
Single Malt
Region
Ireland
Rare
Limited Edition
£199.00
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SKU
37838
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Few releases carry the weight of expectation that Midleton Very Rare does. Produced annually since 1984, each vintage is assembled from small parcels of exceptional whiskey selected from the warehouses at Midleton Distillery using casks that have earned their place through years, sometimes decades, of careful maturation. The 2026 edition is the latest chapter in one of Irish whiskey's most enduring and respected series. Master Distiller Kevin O'Gorman has composed this year's vintage from five distinct distillate styles: three single pot still whiskeys and two single grain expressions. The balance leans slightly toward grain this year, a deliberate choice that introduces a more floral, delicate dimension alongside the richness the series is known for.  Bottled at 40% ABV, the release is presented in a redesigned, fully recyclable box that reflects the refinement of the series' ongoing commitment to quality in every detail. Read More
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Midleton Very Rare 2026 Release Description

Few releases carry the weight of expectation that Midleton Very Rare does. Produced annually since 1984, each vintage is assembled from small parcels of exceptional whiskey selected from the warehouses at Midleton Distillery using casks that have earned their place through years, sometimes decades, of careful maturation. The 2026 edition is the latest chapter in one of Irish whiskey's most enduring and respected series.

Master Distiller Kevin O'Gorman has composed this year's vintage from five distinct distillate styles: three single pot still whiskeys and two single grain expressions. The balance leans slightly toward grain this year, a deliberate choice that introduces a more floral, delicate dimension alongside the richness the series is known for. 

Bottled at 40% ABV, the release is presented in a redesigned, fully recyclable box that reflects the refinement of the series' ongoing commitment to quality in every detail.

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Hamish Says...

Our Hamish has had a sip and jotted down his thoughts.

Nose: Orange peel and lemon zest, giving way to ripe apricot and orchard fruit. Crème brûlée, toffee, and subtle floral notes with a whisper of fresh herbs.

Palate: Silky and generous. Vanilla and cinnamon open, followed by ginger, citrus zest, and a deep butterscotch sweetness carried on the characteristic pot still texture.

Finish: Long and considered. Pot still spice gradually recedes to reveal lingering stone fruit and the quiet warmth of well-seasoned oak.

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Product Details

Distillery/Brand
Midleton
Classification
World Whisky
Region
Ireland
Style
Single Malt
Size
70cl
ABV
40%
Limited Edition
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