Irish whiskey has never been afraid of maintaining tradition, but some of its most exciting moments happen when tradition meets experimentation. The latest example comes from Midleton Distillery in County Cork: the Midleton Very Rare Irish Chestnut Edition 2026, an intriguing expression that explores what happens when exceptional Irish single pot still whiskey meets an unusual native wood.

Midleton Very Rare 2026 is one of the most anticipated premium Irish whiskey releases of the year. The latest expression marks the 43rd annual release, and the 6th release under the careful watch of Master Distiller Kevin O’Gorman.