Midleton 2016 Very Rare Vintage Blended Irish Whiskey 750ml

Midleton Very Rare 2016 — an annual vintage release in Ireland's most prestigious whiskey program, released once per year since 1984. The 2016 edition was assembled from a selection of pot still and grain Irish whiskeys aged between 12 and 33 years at the Midleton Distillery in County Cork, bottled at 40% ABV.

Each Midleton Very Rare vintage is a one-time assembly of casks that peaked specifically that year — the 2016 will never be reproduced. The 2016 was overseen by Master Distiller Brian Nation, who succeeded Barry Crockett. For collectors building a Midleton Very Rare vertical, or for drinkers who want a documented, numbered single-vintage Irish whiskey, each year stands as a distinct expression rather than a repeatable blend.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Rich toffee, honey, and creamy vanilla with ripe orchard fruit
• Palate: Smooth and rounded, with a harmonious blend of fruit, gentle spice, and pot still character
• Finish: Long and elegant, warm and refined

Specs

• Distillery: Midleton, County Cork, Ireland
• Style: Blended Irish Whiskey (pot still and grain)
• Cask age range: 12–33 years
• Vintage: 2016
• ABV: 40% (80 proof)
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

What goes into the Midleton Very Rare 2016?

A selection of pot still and grain Irish whiskeys aged 12 to 33 years, assembled into a one-time vintage that will never be reproduced. The 2016 was overseen by Master Distiller Brian Nation and bottled at 40% ABV.