Midleton whiskey is one of Ireland’s most renowned distilleries, and its history spans over 200 years. Founded in 1975 by the Irish government, Midleton has been producing some of the world’s finest whiskey ever since. In this article, I’ll give you a rundown on Midleton whiskey and how it stacks up against other brands out there!
The Midleton distillery is located in County Cork, Ireland.

Midleton is located in County Cork, Ireland. It’s the only distillery in Ireland that produces whiskey and the second largest producer of whiskey worldwide.

Midleton was founded by Richard James Caulfield in 1725 as a flour mill and bakery that also produced malt for other distilleries. In 1975 it was purchased by Pernod Ricard, who quickly began to invest heavily in updating its facilities and expanding its operations–to date Midleton has invested over $1 billion into improving their production capabilities!