Midleton Very Rare, the pinnacle of Irish whiskey, proudly unveils its 2025 vintage, an extraordinary blend of the finest single pot still and single grain whiskeys, spanning four decades. Crafted to honour Midleton Distillery’s 200th anniversary, this release is a true celebration of tradition, innovation and mastery. Under the expert guidance of Master Distiller Kevin O'Gorman, the team drew from six unique distillate styles, each a tribute to generations of whiskey craftsmanship. For the first time, three distinct grain whiskey styles, including rare 22- and 21-Year-Old expressions, have been masterfully blended to create a whiskey of exceptional depth, balance, and character. A landmark vintage for a landmark year. #MidletonVeryRare #VintageRelease2025 #Midleton200
About us
Welcome to the official profile for Irish Distillers. Irish Distillers is the producer of some of the world’s most well-known and successful Irish whiskeys and one of Ireland’s leading supplier of spirits and wines. Led by Jameson, our brands are driving the success of Irish whiskey globally and are exported to over 130+ markets around the world, with many of those experiencing double or triple digit growth. Jameson is the world’s fastest-growing Irish whiskey, recording sales of more than 10 million cases in 2022. Formed in 1966, Irish Distillers was born when a merger took place between John Power & Son, John Jameson & Son and Cork Distilleries Company. In 1988, Irish Distillers joined Pernod Ricard, gaining access to unprecedented levels of investment and an extensive global distribution network. Since 2012, we have invested over €250m to double our production and bottling capacity to meet global demand for our products. Our portfolio of whiskeys is produced at Midleton Distillery, Co. Cork, where we push the boundaries of Irish whiskey production. Whether igniting passion for Irish whiskey with iconic brands such as Redbreast Single Pot Still and Powers, or defining the pinnacle of Irish whiskey with our Midleton Very Rare expressions, innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Today, we employ over 800 people across our operations in Cork, Dublin and Belfast. You must be of legal drinking age to follow us. Do not forward to anyone under the legal purchase age. Any user comments which condone or promote irresponsible or dangerous drinking will be removed. Please enjoy our products responsibly.
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http://www.irishdistillers.ie/
External link for Irish Distillers
- Industry
- Beverage Manufacturing
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Ballsbridge, Dublin
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1966
- Specialties
- Premium Spirits & Wine, Global Brand building, Sales Excellence, Marketing Excellence, Production Excellence, Manufacturing Excellence, Whiskey Production, Operational Excellence across Production and Manufacturing, Sustainable and Responsible Business, Tourism , Award Winning Graduate Programme , and Talent Development at a domestic and global level
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Updates
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Midleton Very Rare marks a historic milestone with the unveiling of Chapter Six in the Silent Distillery Collection, the final and rarest release in what is now the oldest and most prestigious collection of Irish whiskey ever created. Distilled 50 years ago at the Old Midleton Distillery, this final chapter pays tribute to two centuries of Irish whiskey craftsmanship. It is a legacy distilled by Master Distiller Emeritus Max Crockett and safeguarded across generations by Barry Crockett, Brian Nation and Kevin O'Gorman Crafted using a unique marrying cask made from the previous five chapters, Chapter Six is a singular expression of heritage, innovation and extraordinary care. A fitting conclusion to an unforgettable collection. #TheIrishDistillersSpirit #MidletonVeryRare #SilentDistilleryChapterSix #ThePinnacleOfIrishWhiskey
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As we continue to celebrate 200 years of distilling tradition this year, we are delighted to launch a new series which explores the evolution of Midleton Distillery, telling its story through the prism of its labels and the legacy behind them. Since 1825, Midleton Distillery has been at the heart of Irish whiskey, crafting some of the most iconic and celebrated Irish whiskeys in the world - home to Jameson, Redbreast, Midleton Very Rare, The Spot Whiskeys, Powers, and Method and Madness. In the first episode, guided by our Head of Archives, Carol Quinn, allow us to take you back to the beginning, before whiskey was even bottled and when one thing mattered above all – the origin of the whiskey. The stamp of Midleton on a barrel became synonymous with quality, craftsmanship, innovation and heritage. This is a legacy that has endured. In the year of its 200th anniversary, join us as we uncover how the now world famous Midleton Distillery became the heart of Irish whiskey. Stay tuned for more episodes as we guide you through 200 years of history at Midleton Distillery over the course of its anniversary year. #Midleton200 #MidletonDistillery #TheIrishDistillersSpirit
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As part of our commitment to nurturing future distilling talent, we were delighted to welcome students from Technological University Dublin's Brewing and Distilling course to the Irish Whiskey Academy last week for a specially tailored one day session where they had the opportunity to meet with Master Distiller Kevin O'Gorman and complete a full tour of our warehouses, micro distillery and central laboratory. We wish them the best of luck with their ongoing studies. #irishwhiskeyacademy #TUDublin
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We’re proud to share that Irish Distillers has been recognised at the 2025 World Whiskies Awards and Icons of Whisky Awards with a series of significant wins across both whiskey and leadership. 🏅 World’s Best Pot Still – Redbreast 27 Year Old 🏅 World’s Best Irish Rye – Powers Rye 🏅 Distillery Manager of the Year – Jaime Jordan 🏅 Visitor Experience Manager of the Year – David Byrne These honours are a reflection of the outstanding talent, expertise and passion that drive our teams forward. Congratulations to Jaime, David, and the Redbreast team for their continued excellence, and thank you to Whisky Magazine for this recognition. #WorldWhiskiesAwards2025 #IconsofWhisky2025 #IrishDistillers #Redbreast #TheIrishDistillersSpirit
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Meet Garance Curutchet, our Jameson International Brand Ambassador in Granada, Spain ☀️ Garance, a fluent French & Spanish speaker, moved from her home in France to join the Jameson International Brand Ambassador Programme in Spain. She was looking for a role where she could be creative, meet new people and play her part in building the Jameson brand internationally. In Granada, her highlight so far has been organising 🎸 Jameson Connects events alongside her Pernod Ricard and Irish Distillers colleagues and in partnership with external agencies . 🌟 Her advice for prospective applicants? Connect with current Brand Ambassadors to understand the role and be your authentic self during the application process. 📣 🍀 🥃 Applications for the Jameson International Brand Ambassador Programme close on the 31st of March. Learn more and apply at https://lnkd.in/g36CeqT8 #TheIrishDistillersSpirit #IrishDistillersCareers #ConvivialityAtWork
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Did you know…Jameson has been bottled in its iconic green bottle since 1968. Originally a Single Pot Still, it was reimagined as a Blend in 1968, with a new bottle to celebrate. The colours of the bottle and the label were inspired by stained glass panels that can still be seen on the doors at Jameson Distillery Bow St. today. #DidYouKnow #Jameson
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Meet Ellie Gavigan, our 🍀 🥃 Irish Whiskey Brand Ambassador based in New York, USA 🌎 Ellie's journey on the Jameson International Brand Ambassador Programme brought her from studying at 🎓 University of Galway to becoming a global brand advocate for our family of Irish Whiskeys. 🌟 Over the last 3 years Ellie has gone from Ireland to Indonesia to the diverse, vibrant city of New York. In her role, Ellie works alongside our Pernod Ricard North America colleagues to build brand awareness, foster relationships, and bring the Irish Distillers brands to life in the US. From launching the Jameson collaboration with Dickies in Indonesia, to advocating with Julian Edelman to bring NFL 🏉 games to Ireland🍀, Ellie's passion and good Irish sense of fun shines through in everything she does. Ellie’s advice to future Brand Ambassadors; be genuine, passionate, and open to new experiences—a smile can go a long way🙂 🌟 ⚡ Applications are now open for our Jameson International Brand Ambassador Programme and close on March 31st Learn more and apply at https://lnkd.in/g36CeqT8 #TheIrishDistillersSpirit #IrishDistillersCareers #ConvivialityAtWork
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In celebration of the St. Patrick’s Season, Jameson, the world’s most awarded Irish whiskey, has teamed up with Awake NY for an exclusive 5-piece capsule collection—championing community, creativity, and culture through music, fashion, and whiskey. Inspired by Jameson Distilled Sounds and the creativity of global music communities, the collection includes a t-shirt, jersey, hoodie, cap, and track jacket, designed to unite fans from New York to Dublin, Paris to Korea. This drop is the final piece of Jameson Distilled Sounds’ Triple Distilled Collection, which also features a limited-edition bottle designed with Anderson .Paak and a bespoke Jameson x Fender Telecaster® and amp. At its core, Jameson is all about connection, bringing people together through a smooth, welcoming, and light-hearted spirit. All pieces from this unforgettable collection, will be available to purchase from the Distilled Sounds Hub. #JamesonDistilledSounds
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What an incredible week at SXSW Film & TV Festival in Austin, Texas, celebrating the debut of Redbreast Unhidden and shining a light on remarkable short films that deserve to be seen. In partnership with the brilliant Andrew Scott, Redbreast Irish Whiskey is proud to champion bold, original storytelling through the Redbreast Unhidden Award, honouring independent filmmakers who bring fresh perspectives to the screen. Huge congratulations to Director Andy Reid and Producer Alessandra Sconza, the first-ever recipients of the Redbreast Unhidden Award for their short film Brief Somebodies, and to all the talented nominees. A privilege to witness such inspiring work at this year’s festival, uncovering films and stories that, much like Redbreast, are truly Quite the Find.
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