Midleton Very Rare 2021 Vintage Release

The Midleton Very Rare 2021 Vintage Release marks a new chapter in Ireland’s most prestigious whiskey collection — the first vintage created under the hand of Master Distiller Kevin O’Gorman. Building upon nearly four decades of tradition established by Barry Crockett, this edition reaffirms Midleton’s status as the pinnacle of Irish whiskey craftsmanship. Every drop represents an extraordinary selection of the distillery’s finest Single Pot Still and Single Grain whiskeys, aged between 15 and 36 years, and matured in lightly charred first-fill and refill American oak barrels.

The 2021 vintage is elegant, balanced, and deeply expressive. On the nose, it reveals layers of vanilla, orchard fruit, and honey, complemented by baking spice and oak. The palate is luxuriously smooth and creamy — notes of poached pear, caramel, nutmeg, and soft citrus glide effortlessly over a foundation of toasted oak and malt. The finish is long and harmonious, leaving a lasting impression of sweetness, spice, and polished wood. Bottled at 40% ABV, it captures the grace, poise, and refinement that define Midleton’s signature style.

Produced at the world-renowned Midleton Distillery in County Cork, the Midleton Very Rare Collection stands as the ultimate expression of Irish whiskey excellence. Since 1825, the distillery has been synonymous with mastery and innovation, crafting some of Ireland’s most iconic whiskeys — including Jameson, Powers, Redbreast, and the eponymous Midleton range.

The Midleton Very Rare Series, first launched in 1984 by Barry Crockett, was conceived as a showcase for Ireland’s rarest and finest aged whiskeys. Each annual release is meticulously blended and individually numbered, offering collectors a glimpse into the artistry and evolution of the Midleton style. The 2021 Vintage Release continues this tradition under Kevin O’Gorman’s stewardship — a perfect harmony of history and innovation, maturity and freshness. It is a whiskey that honours its legacy while confidently shaping the future of Irish distilling.

Style: Vintage Irish Whiskey (Blend of Single Pot Still & Single Grain Whiskeys)

Region: Midleton, County Cork, Ireland

Producer: Midleton Distillery (Irish Distillers)

Master Distiller: Kevin O’Gorman (first vintage crafted under his stewardship)

ABV: 40%

Maturation: Matured in a selection of lightly charred first-fill and refill American oak barrels

Composition: A blend of rare pot still and grain whiskeys aged between 15 and 36 years, showcasing Midleton’s oldest and most refined stocks

Appearance: Deep golden amber with copper glints