Cork's Midleton distillery scoops top international award
This year marks 200 years since the founding of the Old Midleton Distillery, where production took place from 1825 to 1975.
Midleton Distillery has celebrated a milestone moment, being named Most Awarded International Distillery at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC)
The recognition comes as the Cork distillery, which took home a grand total of 41 awards from the competition, marks 200 years of whiskey-making.
For two centuries, Midleton Distillery has been home to craftspeople who have shaped Irish whiskeys including Jameson, Redbreast, Spot Whiskey's and Midleton Very Rare.
This year’s SFWSC results for Midleton Distillery whiskeys include 21 Double Gold medals, 10 Gold medals, nine Platinum awards (awarded only to entries that have received a Double Gold for three consecutive years) and nine Best of Class finalists – with winners to be announced at the Top Shelf Gala this autumn.
Established by the Murphy family in 1825, Midleton Distillery became part of the Cork Distilleries Company (CDC) following an amalgamation of local distilleries in 1867.
A century later, in 1966, Irish Distillers was formed through a merger of CDC with John Power & Son and John Jameson & Son. In 1975, a new, purpose-built distillery was constructed adjacent to the original site.
Nodjame Fouad, CEO of Irish Distillers, said they were very proud to have scooped this top honour.
“It is a testament to the passion, innovation and craftsmanship of our teams in Midleton – both past and present – and to the enduring appeal of Irish whiskey on the world stage to have received this accolade.”
Kevin O’Gorman, master distiller at Irish Distillers, said it was fantastic to get this nod during such a historically significant year.
“Each whiskey is crafted with care and meticulous attention to detail. To see our dedication acknowledged by this prestigious award is deeply rewarding for the entire team.”
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