Midleton
Ireland's Whiskey Cathedral
The old Midleton distillery dates to 1825, but the modern facility was built in 1975 when Irish Distillers consolidated Ireland's remaining whiskey producers into one site. It was a desperate move — Irish whiskey had fallen from the world's most popular spirit to near irrelevance.
In the 1970s, just two distilleries operated in all of Ireland (down from over 100 in the 19th century). Scotch, bourbon, and vodka had stolen the market. The Midleton gamble was simple: concentrate resources, maintain quality, and wait for the world to rediscover Irish whiskey.
The Story
Founded 1975
The wait paid off. Irish whiskey is now the fastest-growing spirit category globally, and Midleton is at the heart of it. Jameson alone sells over 10 million cases a year. Redbreast and Midleton Very Rare have earned critical acclaim. The comeback is complete — and it was worth the patience.
The Midleton Style
Midleton's secret weapon is single pot still whiskey — a uniquely Irish style made from a mixture of malted and unmalted barley. This combination creates a distinctively spicy, creamy, full-bodied spirit that you won't find in any other country's whisky tradition.
Triple distillation is the Irish standard, and Midleton masters it. The extra distillation run produces a smoother, more refined spirit — less of the heavier congeners that give scotch its weight, more of the light, elegant fruit and floral notes that define Irish whiskey.
Signature Notes
Redbreast 12 Year Old
The gold standard of single pot still Irish whiskey. Matured in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks, it delivers Christmas cake richness, spiced fruit, toasted oak, and a creamy mouthfeel that converts scotch and bourbon drinkers alike.
Whiskies from Midleton
10 expressions in our collection · Average rating: 4.3
Visiting Midleton
The Jameson Experience at Midleton Distillery is one of Ireland's top tourist attractions, set in the beautifully restored old distillery buildings.
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