Annual release · Cork5 editions tracked
Midleton Very Rare
Blended Irish whiskey (single pot still and single grain) from Midleton, Cork. Midleton Very Rare has been released as an annual vintage since 1984, with recent vintages launching between February and April.
| Distillery | Midleton, Cork, Ireland |
|---|---|
| Strength | 40% ABV |
| Age | No age statement |
| Casks | bourbonLists: Bourbon cask |
| Peated | No |
| Style | Blended Irish whiskey (single pot still and single grain) |
| Release type | Annual releases |
| Bottler | Irish Distillers |
| Last edition | 2026 Vintage, 4 March 2026 |
| Last stated price | €240 |
Stock sheet
3 of 10 listings in stock at the last read.
| No. | Shop | Listing | Shop price | Status | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | SipWhiskeyUS | Midleton Very Rare Vintage Release 2023The latest edition | $199.95 | In stock | 12 November 2026 |
| 002 | DramtimeNL | Midleton Very Rare 2026 | €269.95 | In stock | 12 November 2026 |
| 003 | DramtimeNL | Midleton Very Rare 2024 Vintage ReleaseThe latest edition | €259.95 | In stock | 12 November 2026 |
| 004 | SipWhiskeyUS | Midleton Very Rare Vintage Release 2024The latest edition | Not shown | Sold out | 12 November 2026 |
| 005 | SipWhiskeyUS | Midleton Very Rare 2022 Irish Whiskey | $249.99 | Sold out | 12 November 2026 |
| 006 | CraftShackUS | Midleton Very Rare 2023 Vintage Release Irish WhiskeyThe latest edition | Not shown | Sold out | 12 November 2026 |
| 007 | Dram StreetUS | Midleton Very Rare Vintage Release 2024The latest edition | Not shown | Sold out | 12 November 2026 |
| 008 | Dram StreetUS | Midleton Very Rare Vintage Release 2005The latest edition | $798.99 | Sold out | 12 November 2026 |
| 009 | Dram StreetUS | Midleton Very Rare Vintage Release 2017The latest edition | $238.99 | Sold out | 12 November 2026 |
| 010 | Whisky GaloreNZ | Midleton Very Rare 2024 Edition 40% | Not shown | Sold out | 2 November 2026 |
Editions
Every dated Midleton Very Rare edition, newest first, with its source.
| No. | Edition | Released | Strength | Stated price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2026 Vintage | 4 March 2026 | 40% ABV | €240 | LinkReport an error |
| 002 | 2025 Vintage | 15 April 2025 | 40% ABV | €240 | LinkReport an error |
| 003 | 2024 Vintage | 28 February 2024 | 40% ABV | €240 | LinkReport an error |
| 004 | 2023 Vintage | 22 February 2023 | 40% ABV | €210 | LinkReport an error |
| 005 | 2022 Vintage | February 2022 | 40% ABV | €200 | LinkReport an error |
Stock history
Read since 20 October 2026: 10 listings at 5 shops, 3 in stock and 7 sold out at the last read. No restock seen yet.
Questions
- When is the next Midleton Very Rare release?
- Going by past dates, around February 2027: the last 5 editions came out in March 2026, April 2025, February 2024 and February 2023. Nothing on this page is an announcement unless a source says so.
- How much does Midleton Very Rare cost?
- The last stated price was €240. Shops list it from $199.95 today.
- Has the 2026 edition come out?
- Yes: 2026 Vintage came out on 4 March 2026.
- When did past editions come out?
- 2026 Vintage on 4 March 2026, 2025 Vintage on 15 April 2025, 2024 Vintage on 28 February 2024, 2023 Vintage on 22 February 2023 and 2022 Vintage in February 2022.
- Where is Midleton Very Rare in stock?
- SipWhiskey and Dramtime, when the shops were last read.
- How do I hear when it is out or back in stock?
- Add it to your alerts. They are free. The shops are checked every 15 minutes, and you get an email when one has it or a new edition comes out.
More from Midleton
Other Midleton lines in the book.
| No. | Release | Age · strength | Last release | Next | Shop stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Green Spot Limited EditionsMidleton · Cork | 10 to 100 years · 46% ABV | 2 October 2025 | No estimate | In stock 2 shops |
| 002 | Redbreast 27Midleton · Cork | 27 years · 55.9% ABV | 2025 | No estimate | In stock 1 shop |
| 003 | Method and Madness limited editionsMidleton · Cork | 7 years · 46% ABV | 17 May 2024 | No estimate | Not listed |
| 004 | Redbreast Dream CaskMidleton · Cork | 20 to 38 years · 45.3% ABV | 17 May 2024 | No estimate | Not listed |
| 005 | Blue Spot Cask StrengthMidleton · Cork | 7 years · 58.4% ABV | 2024 | No estimate | In stock 1 shop |
| 006 | Redbreast 12 Cask StrengthMidleton · Cork | 12 years · 57.5% ABV | 2024 | No estimate | Sold out |
| 007 | Midleton Very Rare Dair GhaelachMidleton · Cork | No age statement | 28 November 2023 | No estimate | Not listed |
| 008 | Red SpotMidleton · Cork | 15 years · 46% ABV | November 2018 | No estimate | In stock 1 shop |
Other annual releases from Ireland
| No. | Release | Age · strength | Last release | Next | Shop stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Writers' Tears Cask StrengthWalsh Whiskey | No age statement · 54.9% ABV | 2025 | No estimate | In stock 1 shop |
Sources
- Midleton Very Rare launches 2026 edition, The Spirits Business
- Midleton Very Rare 2026 vintage Irish whiskey has arrived, The Luxe Review
- Midleton Very Rare Unveils 2025 Edition Marking Distillery's 200th Anniversary, The Whiskey Wash
- Midleton Very Rare, the pinnacle of Irish whiskey, launches 2024 vintage, Irish Distillers
- Midleton Very Rare, The Pinnacle of Irish Whiskey, Launches 2023 Vintage, Irish Distillers
- Irish Distillers unveil Midleton Very Rare 2022, Irish Whiskey Magazine
- Midleton Distillery, en.wikipedia.org
- Midleton unveils first irish oak finished whiskey, thespiritsbusiness.com
- greatdrams.com, greatdrams.com
- thewhiskeywash.com, thewhiskeywash.com
- Midleton Very Rare 2024 Irish whiskey, Irish Whiskey Magazine
- Midleton Very Rare launches 2023 vintage, Irish Whiskey Magazine
Checked 22 October 2026. Something wrong? Write to desk@nextcask.com.
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