{"product_id":"midleton-very-rare-2026-vintage","title":"Midleton, Very Rare, 2026 Vintage","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Art of a Masterful Whiskey\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"613\" data-start=\"192\"\u003eOn the nose, bright citrus notes of orange peel and lemon zest are rounded out by soft apricot, toffee, and a hint of crème brûlée. It has a rich, mouth-coating texture on the palate, leading with a wave of fruit that is quickly balanced by vanilla, warm cinnamon, and soft oak tannins. A sharp note of fresh ginger cuts through the sweeter butterscotch layers, giving the whiskey a crisp, dynamic edge. The finish is long and satisfying, with the signature pot still spice slowly fading to leave a lasting impression of rich fruit and seasoned oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\" data-end=\"613\" data-start=\"192\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA careful selection of rare single pot still and single grain whiskeys from Midleton’s prestigious A2 Warehouse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:  \u003c\/strong\u003eOnce opened, it is best to consume within six months to two years. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing: \u003c\/strong\u003eGood soda bread (or sourdough) and farmhouse butter, mature cheddars, smoked cheeses, smoked cured meat, Fresh seafood, particularly fatty fish such as salmon or monkfish with whiskey cream sauces, BBQ duck, ribs and pulled pork | 🌡️ Serve at room temperature, around \u003cstrong\u003e18-23 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY BEHIND THE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"748\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMidleton Very Rare, the pinnacle of Irish whiskey, proudly introduces the Midleton Very Rare 2026 Vintage Release, the 43rd annual expression in this renowned series. Created by Master Distiller Kevin O’Gorman, this vintage brings together five distinct distillate styles to deliver a whiskey with exceptional balance, vibrant character and remarkable depth. The 2026 release represents a continued refinement of Midleton’s craft, offering an elegantly layered expression that reflects the heritage and mastery behind Ireland’s most distinguished whiskeys.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.custom-html-container,\n.custom-html-container * {\n  background-color: transparent !important;\n  box-shadow: none !important;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Remove any inherited top margin *\/\n  \n}\n\n.custom-html-container {\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Ensure container has no top space *\/\n  padding-top: 0 !important;\n}\n\n.custom-html-container .global-button {\n  background-color: #35174D !important;\n  color: #ffffff !important;\n  border: 2px solid #35174D !important;\n  display: inline-flex;\n  padding: 25px 40px;\n  font-family: Futura, sans-serif;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 110%;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Explicitly remove top margin *\/\n}\n  \n.custom-html-container .global-button:hover {\n  background-color: #ffffff !important;\n  color: #35174D !important;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;\" class=\"custom-html-container\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"global-button\" href=\"\/collections\/spirits\"\u003eBrowse our Spirit Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Midleton Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56933581095256,"sku":"600153","price":249.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/6859\/9683\/files\/midleton-very-rare-vintage-2026-irish-whiskey.jpg?v=1778767287","url":"https:\/\/whelehanswines.ie\/products\/midleton-very-rare-2026-vintage","provider":"Whelehans Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}