The Luxury Editor

2 days ago | theluxuryeditor.com | Ross Fraser

Midleton Very Rare, the pinnacle of Irish whiskey excellence, has unveiled a historic and poignant finale – Chapter Six of its Silent Distillery Collection. This final release marks the culmination of a six-part series that began in 2020 and brings to a close a remarkable era in Irish whiskey history. Celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Old Midleton Distillery, Chapter Six is a once-in-a-lifetime expression the last liquid legacy from Ireland’s oldest and now silent distillery.

1 week ago | theluxuryeditor.com | Simon Rumley |Andrew Forbes |Ross Fraser

Located, like most of Brisbane’s hotels, in the Central Business District, the Westin is a fresh, neat and tidy hotel which bounds with natural colours and a healthy addition of greenery. A tall contemporary art like metal sculpture on Mary Street announces its Italian restaurant, Settimo to the world with colourful flair. But, its snazzy swim-up bar at the Nautilus pool is the only one of its kind in Brisbane, making it a fun selling point.

1 week ago | theluxuryeditor.com | Andrew Forbes |Ross Fraser |Lauren Murphy

The Kimpton Vividora Barcelona combines contemporary design with local personality, in Barcelona’s historic Gothic Quarter. This 5-star boutique hotel features stylish, contemporary rooms, a rooftop pool and bar with city views, Mediterranean dining at Fauna restaurant, and thoughtful amenities including a social hour with complimentary wines.

1 week ago | theluxuryeditor.com | Ross Fraser |Chrystal Webster

As Midleton Distillery marks its 200th anniversary, it unveils the Midleton Very Rare 2025 vintage a limited edition whiskey, representing the zenith of Irish craftsmanship, combining six distinct distillate styles from across four decades. Led by Master Distiller Kevin O’Gorman, (read our interview with Kevin here) Midleton Very Rare 2025 is the culmination of years of expertise in distillation and maturation.

1 week ago | theluxuryeditor.com | Ross Fraser

To celebrate the highly anticipated release of Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Six, an exclusive gala dinner was held at Midleton Distillery on Thursday, 10th of April and The Luxury Editor was honoured to be invited to join the celebrations. During the evening, we had the rare privilege of chatting to Master Distiller Kevin O’Gorman, right in the heart of Midleton itself, a place where generations of whiskey makers have shaped one of the world’s most revered spirits.