There are whiskies…
and then there are whiskies with history.

Midleton 1973 stands in the latter category.

Distilled in 1973 at the legendary Old Midleton Distillery — long before it closed in 1975 — this is true Irish single pot still whiskey at its rarest. A limited edition, aged for 30 years in three barrel types (American oak, Oloroso sherry butts and port pipes), it was released back in 2003 and remains highly sought after by drinkers and connoisseurs alike. Rare, yes — but even more compelling because now, it’s available at a price that truly stands out on the world stage.

Deep, layered, and beautifully expressive, this bottle brings the very best of old-style Midleton into the glass:

• Nose: Honeyed fruit, sherry spice and warm oak — a classic Old Midleton signature.

• Palate: Pure pot still richness with spice, cherries, vanilla and subtle woody depth.

• Finish: A lingering, warming finale with wine-faint echoes and tender caramel smoothness.

Add to that its excellent community ratings with 93+ points on user platforms, and you begin to see why this bottling occupies an almost mythical place among Irish whiskey rarities. It is as close to a unicorn as you can get.

We are confident that this is one of the most attractive opportunities anywhere right now to own a 1973 Midleton — a bottle with real provenance, depth and collectability, offered at a price that outpaces global listings.

Not everyone will see this.
Not everyone will grab it.
But for those who do — it’s a moment worth taking.

Slàinte!

Ed Forrest
Managing Director, The Single Malt Shop