Review #285 - Green Spot Irish Whiskey
Green Spot isn't age stated, but the brand discloses that the whisky in the bottle is aged between 7 and 10 years before it is blended together. Like many of the enthusiast brands from Midleton, this is single pot still whisky, made with a mashbill that combines malted barley and unmalted barley, the mash of which is then triple distilled.
These Spot whiskies are branded with the Mitchell & Son name on the bottom label - this relates back to the practice of bonding the whisky for maturation in Dublin. The Mitchell family would hold and mature the old Jameson distillery's whisky in their fortified wine casks until it was ready for bottling.
Green Spot Irish Whiskey
Ireland - Single Pot Still
Current Locally Available Price: USD 59 (2024)
Age Statement: NAS
Strength: 40% ABV
Cask Makeup: First fill ex-bourbon, refill ex-bourbon, and ex-sherry casks
Tasting Methodology: Reviewed 3 times over 3 years; bottles at 50%, 20%, and 30% fill levels at times of review. Tasted in a Glencairn glass each time, rested 10-15 minutes
Nose: A lot of fruit, somewhat light: apples, oranges, and stewed pears. There are hints of dark fruit, too, with plum and prune; baking notes come in the form of cinnamon, vanilla, honey, wood sugars. It's quite mellow and tame, and with time, floral notes and grainy notes grow stronger.
Palate: A thin mouthfeel; apples, honeydew melon, pears, and orange seeds lead the fruity side again. Candied orange and hints of strawberry arrive later, and there's a soft caramel sweetness, along with a kick of cinnamon spice. Antiseptic notes and dry oak are accent flavors, and this generally leans sweet.
Finish: Soft, warm, and cinnamon spice, candy orange slices, little hints of vanilla, and a bit of oak prickle - cozy and mellow. Softer flavors of apple and pear, along with simple syrup, and then in the aftertaste, a metallic note lingers. It's a medium-short finish.
Final Note: There's nothing offensive about this, but you can definitely feel the low strength sapping any flavor strength and complexity - it's a bit too soft and mild. Pleasant enough to sip, but not overly interesting.
Our Average Rating: 5.8 / 10
In the current whisky landscape of increasing prices and variable quality, we've added a value rating to our reviews that relates to the score and the available pricing of each whisky. This roughly equates to a 0-10 scale; no reviews so far have exceeded a score of 10, although it is technically possible for the formula to produce a value rating higher than 10 with a high enough score and low enough price.
Value Rating: 5.95
Check out our other Spot whisky reviews:
Review #274 - Red Spot 15 Year
