Midleton 2012 Very Rare Vintage Blended Irish Whiskey

Midleton Very Rare 2012 — the 29th annual vintage in Ireland's most prestigious whiskey program, released once per year without exception since 1984. The 2012 edition was selected by Master Distiller Barry Crockett from the finest pot still and grain whiskeys at the Midleton Distillery in County Cork.

Barry Crockett, who served as Master Distiller at Midleton from the 1970s until 2013, selected the final annual editions of his tenure — with 2012 representing one of his last editions before Kevin O'Gorman succeeded him. Each vintage is assembled from casks that peaked specifically that year — the 2012 will never be reproduced. For collectors building a complete Midleton Very Rare vertical, or for drinkers who want a documented, numbered, single-vintage Irish whiskey, this is the relevant bottle.

Specs

• Distillery: Midleton, County Cork, Ireland
• Style: Blended Irish Whiskey (pot still and grain)
• Master Distiller: Barry Crockett
• Vintage: 2012
• Size: 750ml
• Certification: Numbered, signed certificate of authenticity

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the 2012 Midleton Very Rare differ from the 2019 also in the collection?

The 2012 was selected by Barry Crockett (Master Distiller 1970s–2013), one of the final editions of his tenure. The 2019 was selected by Brian Nation. Each vintage reflects the specific casks that peaked that year and the selecting Master Distiller's palate — the 2012 and 2019 are genuinely distinct expressions, not the same blend.