Christmas invites reflection and celebration, merging treasured memories with the anticipation of what lies ahead. Few gifts express that harmony more perfectly than a bottle of Midleton Very Rare. For collectors and connoisseurs alike, Midleton Very Rare embodies artistry, patience, and the enduring soul of Irish whiskey craftsmanship.
Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Chapter Six: A Final Farewell to History
Unveiled in 2025, the Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Chapter Six closes a remarkable era in Irish distilling. This extraordinary whiskey honours the Old Midleton Distillery, which produced world-class spirits from 1825 until 1975. As a result, it represents the rarest Irish whiskey collection ever made and captures the final echoes of a historic legacy.
Importantly, the release also marks the distillery’s 200th anniversary. Chapter Six goes beyond taste — it embodies a piece of Ireland’s living whiskey heritage. Aged in ex-bourbon American oak barrels for decades, the whiskey offers exceptional depth and vibrancy. Each sip reveals bright fruit notes balanced beautifully with antique oak and earthy tobacco tones.
Furthermore, every detail of its presentation celebrates craftsmanship. The whiskey rests in a hand-blown House of Waterford decanter, reflecting both elegance and tradition. Irish master craftsman John Galvin designed the wooden cabinet, combining six rare woods — one for each chapter — and a stunning blue bird’s eye maple. He enhanced it with 18-carat gold accents and premium leather.
At 53% ABV and priced at €60,000 / £55,000, Chapter Six captures the very last drops distilled at Old Midleton. It stands as a once-in-a-lifetime expression of Ireland’s proud distilling artistry.
While Chapter Six looks to history, the Midleton Very Rare Forêt de Tronçais celebrates the spirit of innovation. Created in collaboration with the prestigious Taransaud cooperage in France, it unites Irish mastery with the elegance of French oak.
Master Distiller Kevin O’Gorman carefully blended grain and single pot still whiskeys aged from the 1980s to the early 2000s. After decades in bourbon barrels, he transferred the blend into casks made from five-year air-dried oak from the Forêt de Tronçais. Over the next four years, the whiskey developed a silky texture, enriched with flavours of white chocolate, ripe fruit, and gentle spice.
Additionally, its design elevates the experience. Each bottle is hand-finished and presented in a duck-egg blue glass, a signature of Midleton Very Rare. The whiskey rests in a cabinet crafted from Forêt de Tronçais oak by Manufacture Jacquemin. The cabinet’s laser-cut designs reflect both nature’s beauty and the story of the forest.
With a 48% ABV and retail price of €5,000 / £4,388, this edition perfectly balances craftsmanship, time, and artistic precision.
Ultimately, to gift Chapter Six is to share history. To present Forêt de Tronçais is to celebrate progress. Together, they tell a story that spans generations — one rooted in legacy yet inspired by innovation, united under the name Midleton Very Rare.
Therefore, this Christmas, let your gift transcend ordinary luxury. Offer heritage, imagination, and craftsmanship that linger far beyond the season — the true essence of Midleton Very Rare.
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