Irish Distillers has relaunched Blue Spot single pot still Irish whiskey with a revamped recipe for the first time since 1964. Blue Spot uses Irish whiskey matured in Bourbon, Sherry and Madeira casks to reflect the historical inventory of the Mitchell & Son family of wine merchants, who created the original Spot Whiskeys in the early 1900s. Image Credit: Irish Distillers “It’s been a privilege to shed light on the history of whiskey bonding in Ireland and the role our family had to play in it as we relaunch Blue Spot,” said Mitchell & Sons Managing Director Jonathan Mitchell. “The inclusion of whiskey aged in Madeira casks adds flavours that would have been originally introduced into Irish whiskey by the Mitchell family. As the full Spot range comes back to life, we find ourselves bursting with pride for the role our family played in the creation of this treasured range of whiskeys.” The Madeira-seasoned casks casks are said to impart flavours of stewed apples, hazelnuts and sweet spices. 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. Taste: 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. Blue Spot whiskey is non-chill-filtered and bottled at cask strength, 58.7% ABV, but the ABV will vary annually. They are crafted at a cooperage in the north of Portugal and then sent to the island of Madeira. Once seasoned, the casks are shipped back to the Midleton distillery, filled with pot still distillate and left to mature. “Over the years I have had the honour of collaborating with the Mitchell family, who for generations have celebrated the influence of fine wines on Irish whiskey, as we have reintroduced expressions to the beloved Spot range,” said Irish Distillers Master Distiller Kevin O’Gorman. “I am incredibly proud to celebrate with Jonathan and Robert Mitchell on this historic day as Blue Spot takes its place alongside Green, Yellow and Red Spot, reuniting the whole family once again.”
Blue Spot is available from this month at an RRP of US$95 (€80) in Ireland, the UK, France, Canada, Northern Ireland and global travel retail. It will launch in the US from February 2021. Click here for more information on Irish Distillers whiskey range.
Irish Distillers has relaunched Blue Spot single pot still Irish whiskey with a revamped recipe for the first time since 1964. Blue Spot uses Irish whiskey matured in Bourbon, Sherry and Madeira casks to reflect the historical inventory of the Mitchell & Son family of wine merchants, who created the original Spot Whiskeys in the early 1900s. Image Credit: Irish Distillers “It’s been a privilege to shed light on the history of whiskey bonding in Ireland and the role our family had to play in it as we relaunch Blue Spot,” said Mitchell & Sons Managing Director Jonathan Mitchell. “The inclusion of whiskey aged in Madeira casks adds flavours that would have been originally introduced into Irish whiskey by the Mitchell family. As the full Spot range comes back to life, we find ourselves bursting with pride for the role our family played in the creation of this treasured range of whiskeys.” The Madeira-seasoned casks casks are said to impart flavours of stewed apples, hazelnuts and sweet spices. 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. Taste: 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. Blue Spot whiskey is non-chill-filtered and bottled at cask strength, 58.7% ABV, but the ABV will vary annually. They are crafted at a cooperage in the north of Portugal and then sent to the island of Madeira. Once seasoned, the casks are shipped back to the Midleton distillery, filled with pot still distillate and left to mature. “Over the years I have had the honour of collaborating with the Mitchell family, who for generations have celebrated the influence of fine wines on Irish whiskey, as we have reintroduced expressions to the beloved Spot range,” said Irish Distillers Master Distiller Kevin O’Gorman. “I am incredibly proud to celebrate with Jonathan and Robert Mitchell on this historic day as Blue Spot takes its place alongside Green, Yellow and Red Spot, reuniting the whole family once again.”
Blue Spot is available from this month at an RRP of US$95 (€80) in Ireland, the UK, France, Canada, Northern Ireland and global travel retail. It will launch in the US from February 2021. Click here for more information on Irish Distillers whiskey range.
Irish Distillers has relaunched Blue Spot single pot still Irish whiskey with a revamped recipe for the first time since 1964.
Blue Spot uses Irish whiskey matured in Bourbon, Sherry and Madeira casks to reflect the historical inventory of the Mitchell & Son family of wine merchants, who created the original Spot Whiskeys in the early 1900s.
Image Credit: Irish Distillers
“It’s been a privilege to shed light on the history of whiskey bonding in Ireland and the role our family had to play in it as we relaunch Blue Spot,” said Mitchell & Sons Managing Director Jonathan Mitchell.
“The inclusion of whiskey aged in Madeira casks adds flavours that would have been originally introduced into Irish whiskey by the Mitchell family. As the full Spot range comes back to life, we find ourselves bursting with pride for the role our family played in the creation of this treasured range of whiskeys.”
The Madeira-seasoned casks casks are said to impart flavours of stewed apples, hazelnuts and sweet spices.
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.
Taste: 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.
Blue Spot whiskey is non-chill-filtered and bottled at cask strength, 58.7% ABV, but the ABV will vary annually.
They are crafted at a cooperage in the north of Portugal and then sent to the island of Madeira. Once seasoned, the casks are shipped back to the Midleton distillery, filled with pot still distillate and left to mature.
“Over the years I have had the honour of collaborating with the Mitchell family, who for generations have celebrated the influence of fine wines on Irish whiskey, as we have reintroduced expressions to the beloved Spot range,” said Irish Distillers Master Distiller Kevin O’Gorman.
“I am incredibly proud to celebrate with Jonathan and Robert Mitchell on this historic day as Blue Spot takes its place alongside Green, Yellow and Red Spot, reuniting the whole family once again.”
Blue Spot is available from this month at an RRP of US$95 (€80) in Ireland, the UK, France, Canada, Northern Ireland and global travel retail.
It will launch in the US from February 2021.
Click here for more information on Irish Distillers whiskey range.
