Midleton Very Rare 2026

Midleton Very Rare 2026 combines bright citrus and delicate floral notes with rich toffee sweetness and warming pot still spice. Its generous texture carries fresh fruit, vanilla and cinnamon, balanced by a gentle oak structure.

This year’s blend brings together five distillate styles, with three pot still styles and two grain styles contributing different layers. A slightly greater grain contribution enhances the floral and herbal character, while carefully adjusted pot still parcels add citrus freshness, sweetness and depth.

Created by Master Distiller Kevin O’Gorman, the 2026 vintage offers an elegant, layered expression of Midleton’s annual release.

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Tasting notes:
Nose: Vibrant and fresh citrus aromas of orange peel and lemon zest, accompanied by delicate hints of soft apricot and orchard fruits. These delectable fruit notes are closely followed by sweet tones akin to crème brûlée and toffee. The influence of the American oak enhances the overall structure and character of this aged and complex whiskey, intertwining effortlessly with the pot still spices and the grain whiskey’s floral influence of geraniums and fresh herbal notes.

Palate: 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.

Finish: 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.