# Midleton Very Rare Chestnut Whiskey Release

> Midleton Very Rare launches Irish whiskey aged in chestnut barrels for the first time.
- Title: Midleton Very Rare Chestnut Whiskey Release · Robb Report
- Summary: Midleton Very Rare launches Irish whiskey aged in chestnut barrels for the first time. Midleton Very Rare introduced a new whiskey aged in Irish sweet…
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- Source: Robb Report — https://robbreport.com/food-drink/spirits/midleton-very-rare-irish-chestnut-edition-whiskey-1238753842
- Author: Jonah Flicker
- Published: 2026-10-12T19:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: midleton very rare, irish whiskey, chestnut barrels, rare wood collection, irish distillery
## Midleton Very Rare
Midleton Very Rare is a blended Irish whiskey from the Midleton Distillery, known for brands like Jameson and Redbreast.
## New Chestnut Barrel Release
The latest release features whiskey finished in Irish sweet chestnut barrels, a first for the Rare Wood Collection.
## First Chestnut Finish
Midleton Very Rare’s newest whiskey is aged in chestnut barrels, marking a first for the Irish whiskey category.
## Key takeaway

Midleton Very Rare introduced a new whiskey aged in Irish sweet chestnut barrels, a first for the category.