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What to eat in County Cork? Top 28 Local Beverages in County Cork

Last update: Fri Apr 11 2025
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Best County Cork Beverage Producers

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Spirit

MIDLETON, Ireland
4.5
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Midleton Very Rare is a prestigious series of Irish whiskeys produced by the Midleton Distillery, located in County Cork. The Midleton Very Rare series, launched in 1984 by Master Distiller Barry Crockett, is an annual release of carefully selected and blended vintages.


Each edition reflects a unique flavor profile, continuing a legacy of quality under current Master Distiller Kevin O'Gorman.
AWARDS

NYWSC - New York World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2024

ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Double Gold

2020, 2019

ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Gold

2024

02

Beer

COUNTY CORK, Ireland
4.5
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World Beer Awards - Gold

2023

BEST Blacks Brewery Beers
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Spirit

MIDLETON, Ireland
4.4
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Method and Madness is an innovative Irish whiskey brand developed by the master and apprentice distillers at Midleton Distillery in County Cork, Ireland. The brand embodies a fusion of traditional craftsmanship and experimental techniques, resulting in unique expressions that push the boundaries of conventional whiskey-making.


Each product is meticulously crafted at the Midleton Micro Distillery, where seasoned expertise meets fresh creativity to produce exceptional whiskeys.
AWARDS

SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2024, 2023

NYWSC - New York World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2024

ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Double Gold

2022

BEST Method and Madness Spirits
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Spirit

CORK, Ireland
4.2
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SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2023

SWSC - Singapore World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2023

The Irish Whiskey Masters - Gold

2022

BEST Kinsale Spirit Spirits
05
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Centra is a well-known convenience store chain in Ireland, offering a wide range of grocery and household products, as well as freshly prepared food options. It operates under the ownership of Musgrave Retail Partners Ireland, one of the country’s largest food retail, wholesale, and distribution companies.


Centra's stores are independently owned and run by local retailers, but they benefit from Musgrave's extensive support and supply chain. With over 450 locations across Ireland, Centra focuses on providing high-quality, convenient shopping solutions, often emphasizing fresh and locally sourced products.
AWARDS

Great Taste Awards - 2 stars

2024

BEST Centra Non-alcoholic Beverages
06
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AWARDS

World Gin Awards - Country Winner

2021

BEST Clonakilty Distillery Spirits
07

Spirit

SKIBBEREEN, Ireland
4.0
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AWARDS

The Irish Whiskey Masters - Gold

2022

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Spirit

COUNTY CORK, Ireland
3.8
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The DB & SB Autumn Blind Tasting - Gold

2023

BEST Hyde Whiskey Spirits
09

Cider

KILNAGLEARY, Ireland
3.7
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Great Taste Awards - 2 stars

2024

BEST Stonewell Cider Ciders
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Best County Cork Beverages

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SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2023

SWSC - Singapore World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2023

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Midleton Very Rare 2024 is the latest release in the esteemed Midleton Very Rare series, celebrating 40 years of Irish whiskey excellence. Crafted by Master Distiller Kevin O'Gorman, this vintage is a harmonious blend of single pot still and grain whiskeys, aged between 12 and 33 years.


Bottled at 40% ABV, it offers a rich aroma of vanilla, orchard fruits, and spices, leading to flavors of tropical fruits, crème brûlée, and chocolate-dipped honeycomb, with a smooth oak finish
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ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Gold

2024

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Method and Madness Limited Edition Oats and Malt is an innovative Irish whiskey that blends the delicacy of oats with the rich structure of malted barley. Created at the renowned Midleton Distillery, this whiskey reveals complex aromas of ripe apples, fragrant flowers, and subtle hints of smoke, resulting in a uniquely rich flavor profile.


The finish is long-lasting, with notes of spice and nuts, making it an exceptional choice for whiskey enthusiasts seeking an authentic and unexpected Irish taste experience.
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SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2023

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Midleton Very Rare 2019 Edition is the 36th release in the esteemed Midleton Very Rare series, crafted by Master Distiller Brian Nation. This exceptional blend comprises hand-selected single pot still and single grain Irish whiskeys, aged between 13 and 34 years in lightly charred ex-bourbon American oak barrels.


Bottled at 40% ABV, it offers a harmonious balance of ripe fruit notes, sweet pear and apple, complemented by layers of brown sugar, vanilla, and subtle spices. The palate is luscious and silky, with orchard fruits and pot still spices coming to the fore, leading to a finish that leaves a mild roasted coffee and nutty character lingering until the very end.
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ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Double Gold

2020

05
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Midleton Very Rare 2018 is the 35th edition of this esteemed Irish whiskey series, selected by Master Distiller Brian Nation. This small-batch blend is crafted from some of Ireland's rarest and most exceptional casks, resulting in a whiskey that embodies the elegance and complexity of Irish whiskey making.


The 5cl sample size offers an opportunity to experience its rich flavors and aromas without committing to a full bottle.
AWARDS

ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Double Gold

2019

06
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Midleton Very Rare Dair Ghaelach Kilranelagh Wood is the fifth release in the esteemed Dair Ghaelach series by Midleton Distillery. This exceptional single pot still Irish whiskey is initially matured in American oak bourbon barrels before undergoing a finishing period in virgin Irish oak casks crafted from six trees sourced from the Kilranelagh Estate in County Wicklow.


Bottled at cask strength, ranging from 56.8% to 57.5% ABV, it offers a robust and lively profile. The nose presents forest notes of fresh pine, floral honey, and ground pepper, with sweet and tropical fruits emerging alongside herbal green tea and freshly mown hay. 
AWARDS

NYWSC - New York World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2024

07
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AWARDS

World Beer Awards - Gold

2023

08
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World Gin Awards - Country Winner

2021

09
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METHOD AND MADNESS Rye & Malt – the first aged experimental distillate release created at the Micro Distillery in Midleton. Innovation is nothing new to Midleton, but the micro distillery has provided the copper canvas for experimentation to run free.


Masterfully created by our next generation of innovative whiskey makers, METHOD AND MADNESS Rye & Malt is a distillate-driven whiskey, bursting with floral notes and a spicy character. The combination of rye with malted barley brightens the whiskey’s naturally wide spectrum of flavours and aromas to evoke notes of lemon balm, white pepper, chili flakes and toasted wood with a lingering finish of spiced fruit.
AWARDS

SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2024, 2023

NYWSC - New York World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2024

ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Gold

2024

10
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Midleton Barry Crockett Legacy is a distinguished single pot still Irish whiskey crafted in honor of Barry Crockett, the second-generation Master Distiller at Midleton Distillery. This exceptional whiskey is a blend of pot still whiskeys matured exclusively in American bourbon barrels, with a subtle contribution from a pot still distillate aged in an unseasoned American barrel.


Bottled at 46% ABV, it offers an elegant aroma of vanilla and toasted oak, complemented by hints of lime, succulent green berries, pears, and green sweet pepper. The palate reveals light pepper notes alongside fresh citrus flavors, including limes and mandarin orange sweetness, with a touch of cinnamon, vanilla, and oak, reflecting its years spent in American oak. 
AWARDS

NYWSC - New York World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2024

ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Gold

2024

The Irish Whiskey Masters - Gold

2023

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Cider
KILNAGLEARY, Ireland
4.2

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