Protect your whiskey collection: seven steps to great whiskey storage

Starting a whiskey collection is an incredible journey, but invest in its future by planning to keep it safe from the start 

Whiskey makers appreciate the poetic description of their craft: sunlight nurtures the grains they use, heat unlocks the sugars and condenses the spirit in the stills, while air flowing through the oak casks matures the whiskey and shapes its character. 

Once the whiskey hits the bottle, however, that poetry stops forever as air, heat and sunlight become whiskey’s biggest threats. For collectors, understanding how to protect against them is crucial. 

Back in stock: Midleton Very Rare 2025

Every year, the whiskey world eagerly awaits the release of the next Midleton Very Rare, part of a collection that began in 1984. The 2025 release is a truly special year, as it marks 200 years of whiskey-making excellence at Midleton Distillery.

Here is a whiskey of unrivalled depth and balance, meticulously composed from six distinct distillate styles. This year’s release pays tribute to the past and the extraordinary whiskeys that have come from this iconic distillery.