DESCRIPTION

Discontinued in the mid-1960s, Blue Spot was reintroduced to Irish Distillers’ core range of single pot still Irish whiskeys in 2020. Produced at the New Midleton distillery based on an old recipe handed down by Mitchell & Son, the Blue Spot is matured for at least 7 years in a combination of bourbon casks, sherry butts and Portuguese Madeira casks. Non-chillfiltered and bottled at a cask strength of 59.1%.

OFFICIAL TASTING NOTES

Nose: A light mix of pineapple, kiwi, green banana and lime zest followed by Pot Still spices, baked apple, hazelnut and toasted wood.

Palate: A smooth mouthfeel with a subtle mix of fruit, a hint of clove oil and cracked black pepper corns. Sweet spices, vanilla and cinnamon add to the wood's nutty contribution. 

Finish: A lasting and distinctly palatable balance of exotic fruits and spices.

NOTES FROM WHISKYBROTHER TEAM

"The Spot" whiskey range was first released during the early 1900s, taking its name from the daub of coloured paint used to mark maturing casks to determine the potential age of the whiskey – a blue mark indicated 7 years, green 10, yellow 12 and red 15.

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