Irish Distillers has today announced the launch of its latest Midleton Very Rare release.

Midleton Very Rare 2025 (40% ABV) is a blended Irish whiskey, comprised of single pot still and single grain Irish whiskeys from over four decades, which were matured in refill ex-American whiskey oak barrels.

This year’s release is said to be a testament to both tradition and innovation, expertly crafted to pay homage to Midleton Distillery’s 200th anniversary.

Drawing on his extensive expertise in distillation and maturation, Master Distiller Kevin O’Gorman led an exceptional team in creating Midleton Very Rare 2025. Their journey began with the careful selection of rare single pot still and single grain whiskeys from Midleton’s prestigious A2 Warehouse.

The team identified six distillate styles, each representing generations of artisans who have shaped the Midleton Very Rare legacy. Masterfully blended, these distillates were combined to create a whiskey full of depth and complexity.

Unique to the 2025 vintage, Kevin hand selected three styles of grain whiskey for inclusion. Alongside Midleton’s signature grain whiskey, he included a 22 Year Old select batch special grain whiskey, crafted from a mash bill of barley and malted barley, which was blended with an equally rare 21 Year Old grain whiskey. This latest release also features an increased pot still contribution.

Midleton Very Rare 2025, is said to deliver notes of caramelised apple, toffee fudge, vanilla, freshly picked garden mint, lavender, cinnamon, nutmeg and pot still spices on the nose. Followed by notes of sweet honeycomb, soft fruits, white pepper, chilli oil, citrus and orchard fruits, treacle, toffee, vanilla and sugar glazed fruits on the palate.

Commenting on the launch, Kevin O’Gorman, said: “As we celebrate 200 years of whiskey making excellence at Midleton Distillery it is a true honour to craft a vintage that commemorates this remarkable legacy. Midleton Very Rare 2025 is a whiskey of depth and balance, meticulously composed from six distinct distillate styles, each representing generations of mastery, innovation, and dedication that have become synonymous with Midleton Very Rare. This milestone release not only pays tribute to the past but also looks to the future. As we honour this historic occasion, my team and I remain committed to laying down more extraordinary whiskeys that will continue to shape and inspire the Midleton Very Rare legacy for the next 200 years and beyond.”

Midleton Very Rare 2025, is now available from select specialist retailers, for a RRP of £220.00.