Red Spot is the elder statesman of the Spot Whiskey range, crafted from an old recipe handed down by the Mitchell and Son family of wine merchants, with records dating back to the early 1900s. Last seen 50 years ago, its reimagining began in the early 2000s when Marsala fortified wine casks were procured from Sicily. In 2004, these were filled with a five-year-old bourbon-matured single pot still Irish whiskey, setting in motion a 15-year journey to one of the most anticipated releases in Irish whiskey history. As Jonathan Mitchell put it: "Pouring over old recipe books, ledgers and archive material has provided us with the tools to tell the story of Red Spot in a new, yet authentic way... this is a whiskey homecoming for the ages."

Why You'll Love It

Red Spot is the pinnacle of the Spot range: full-bodied, complex, and deeply characterful. Matured for a minimum of 15 years across three exceptional cask types, including the uniquely Sicilian Marsala wine cask, it delivers a richness and depth that rewards every sip. If you want to experience what Irish single pot still whiskey is truly capable of at its most mature and considered, this is the bottle.

Distillery and Production

Midleton Distillery, County Cork, Ireland. Single pot still Irish whiskey, bonded exclusively for Mitchell and Son of Dublin. Aged a minimum of 15 years in American bourbon casks, Spanish Oloroso sherry butts, and Sicilian Marsala wine casks. Bottled at 46% ABV.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Pot still spices with rich cooked fruit, baked apple, mango, and black cherry. Hazelnut and a touch of new leather fuse with toasted American oak. Palate: A mix of ripe fruit sweetness from the Marsala-seasoned wine casks. While the fruit remains, sweet red pepper and cracked black pepper add spiciness, finished by notes of American oak and barley. Finish: Extra long, with a lingering infusion of exotic fruits and spices.

Perfect Pairings

Best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water. Pairs beautifully with dark fruit cake, aged Manchego, and bitter dark chocolate. A truly special after-dinner dram.

Details

Distillery: Midleton. Country: Ireland. ABV: 46%. Cask: Bourbon, Oloroso Sherry, and Marsala. Style: Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey. Age: Minimum 15 years.

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