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A Double Gold winner at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, it stands among the most storied expressions in Irish whiskey — one of the last surviving \"bonded\" whiskeys produced under a centuries-old arrangement between the Mitchell \u0026amp; Son wine merchants and Irish Distillers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABV: 40%  |  Origin: County Cork, Ireland  |  Aged 7–10 Years (No Age Statement)  |  Distillery: Midleton Distillery\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Heritage\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreen Spot is produced at the renowned Midleton Distillery in County Cork, operated by Irish Distillers (a Pernod Ricard subsidiary). The whiskey is made from a mashbill of both malted and unmalted barley — the hallmark of the single pot still style — and triple distilled through traditional copper pot stills. The name traces back to the Mitchell family's practice of marking casks of different ages with a colored paint daub or \"spot\"; Green Spot denotes the youngest expression in the range, comprising vatted single pot still whiskeys aged between seven and ten years in a combination of ex-bourbon barrels and ex-sherry butts. Mitchell \u0026amp; Son, Dublin wine merchants since 1805, have maintained this unique bonding relationship for generations, making Green Spot one of the very few whiskeys still produced under such an arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh green-apple peel and ripe pear arrive first, followed by soft vanilla and honeyed barley. Underneath, a gentle trace of clove and baking spice adds complexity without heaviness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e The entry is smooth and distinctly creamy, carrying brown sugar and orchard fruit — pear and apple at the fore. Mid-palate, toasted oak and a mild peppery spice emerge, balanced by sweet barley. The texture remains rounded and medium-bodied throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium in length, warm, and gently drying. Vanilla sweetness and soft oak tannin linger alongside a subtle herbal or minty trace and a quiet undertone of ripe fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eHow to Drink Green Spot\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeat or with a few drops of water is the ideal starting point; the lower 40% ABV keeps it approachable, and a splash of water opens up additional fruit and barley sweetness. 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The finish is medium-length, warm, and lightly herbal with lingering vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Green Spot compare to Redbreast 12?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are single pot still Irish whiskeys from Midleton Distillery, but Green Spot leans fresher and more fruit-driven with prominent apple and pear notes, while Redbreast 12 is richer and more sherry-forward with dried fruit and Christmas-cake spice. Green Spot's lighter body makes it a natural entry point for exploring the style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Green Spot good for sipping neat?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — its 40% ABV, creamy mouthfeel, and balanced fruit-and-spice profile make it one of the most approachable neat pours in the Irish whiskey category. A few drops of water can further open up the barley sweetness and orchard fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Green Spot made?\u003c\/strong\u003e Green Spot is distilled at Midleton Distillery in County Cork, Ireland, and produced under a long-standing bonding agreement for Mitchell \u0026amp; Son, Dublin wine merchants established in 1805.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat foods pair well with Green Spot?\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged cheddar or Gruyère complement the barley and oak notes. Apple tart or poached pears echo the whiskey's dominant fruit character. Smoked salmon works with the creamy texture, while dark chocolate with sea salt draws out the vanilla and spice. 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For a vatting of 7–10-year-old pot still whiskeys with Double Gold credentials, it represents strong value within its tier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWhy Green Spot?\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreen Spot earned a Double Gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and 95 points at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge (2016), placing it among the most critically recognized Irish whiskeys at any price. Its distinction lies in the bonding tradition — a production arrangement nearly extinct in Ireland — and the use of both bourbon and sherry casks to build a flavor profile that balances bright orchard fruit against warm, spiced oak. Where many Irish whiskeys smooth their edges into neutrality, Green Spot retains the oily, full-bodied pot still character that defined the category before blends took over. 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The Château Léoville Barton expression begins with the classic single pot still recipe of malted and unmalted barley, distilled in Midleton's copper pot stills. The spirit first matures in a combination of ex-bourbon barrels, ex-Oloroso sherry casks, and fresh American oak, then receives a secondary finish of 12 to 24 months in ex-Bordeaux wine casks sourced directly from the second-growth Château Léoville Barton estate in Saint-Julien. The whiskey is non-chill filtered and bottled at 46% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e French oak leads the nose with crisp woodland character layered over Green Spot's signature spicy pot still backbone. 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A \u003cstrong\u003eBlood and Sand\u003c\/strong\u003e works remarkably well here, with the Bordeaux-finished whiskey naturally bridging the cocktail's sweet vermouth and cherry liqueur components.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBest For\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGifting a whiskey enthusiast who already owns the core Green Spot range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter-dinner sipping alongside a cheese course or dessert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpanding a single pot still Irish whiskey collection with a wine-cask expression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHosting a comparative tasting of Green Spot, Yellow Spot, and the Château Léoville Barton finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Green Spot Léoville Barton taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e It delivers a rich, mouth-coating palate of vanilla, baked pear, and orchard fruit balanced by dry Bordeaux wine tannins, toasted oak, and warm baking spices. The finish is long and subtly smoky, with lingering French oak and berry notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Green Spot Léoville Barton compare to regular Green Spot?\u003c\/strong\u003e The standard Green Spot is matured in bourbon and sherry casks without a wine finish, resulting in a grassier, more straightforward pot still character. The Léoville Barton adds noticeable layers of berry fruit, French oak tannin, and a dry wine quality absent from the original expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Green Spot Léoville Barton good for sipping neat?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — bottled at 46% ABV and non-chill filtered, this whiskey is specifically designed for neat appreciation. 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The Chateau Montelena expression is the second release in the Wine Geese series, which celebrates historical Irish connections to renowned international wineries. Triple-distilled from a mashbill of malted and unmalted barley through traditional copper pot stills, the whiskey is initially matured in a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks before spending a further 12 months finishing in French oak Zinfandel wine casks supplied directly by Chateau Montelena in Napa Valley, California.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp oak and soft vanilla open the nose, followed by white chocolate and marshmallow sweetness. 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The Quails' Gate expression begins as a blend of 7- to 10-year-old triple-distilled single pot still whiskeys—made from a mashbill of both malted and unmalted barley—matured initially in ex-bourbon American oak and ex-sherry casks. It then undergoes an additional 16-month finish in Pinot Noir wine barrels sourced from Quails' Gate Winery in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley, marking a transatlantic collaboration that distinguishes it from other releases in the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e The nose opens with warm baking spices—cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and clove—before yielding to layers of green apple, strawberry, raspberry, and cherry. A subtle nutmeg accent ties the fruit and spice together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e The entry is silky and immediately weighty, with a chewy texture that carries warm, juicy flavors of red apple, cranberry sauce, and ripe cherry across the mid-palate. The wine cask influence introduces soft tannins that build gradually, accompanied by dried cranberries and a gentle interplay of pepper, clove, and nutmeg. A faint saline note—described by some as crushed seashells—adds unexpected complexity at the peak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and layered, with toasted wood and pot still spices fading slowly as red fruit and wine-cask seasoning take the final bow. 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An \u003cstrong\u003eIrish Old Fashioned\u003c\/strong\u003e allows the pot still spice and dried fruit to take center stage with minimal interference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBest For\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGifting a whiskey enthusiast who appreciates wine-cask finishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide-by-side tastings comparing Green Spot core and Wine Geese expressions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter-dinner sipping alongside a cheese course\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollecting award-winning limited Irish whiskey releases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Green Spot Quails' Gate taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e It delivers juicy red apple, cranberry, and cherry flavors wrapped in warm baking spices—cinnamon, clove, and pepper—with a silky, tannic mouthfeel courtesy of its 16-month Pinot Noir cask finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Green Spot Quails' Gate compare to Green Spot Château Léoville Barton?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both belong to the Wine Geese series and start from the same base of 7- to 10-year-old pot still whiskeys, but the Léoville Barton is finished in Bordeaux wine casks, which tends toward darker fruit and more structured tannins, while the Quails' Gate emphasizes brighter red berries and baking spice from its Pinot Noir barrels. The Quails' Gate earned 93 points from \u003cem\u003eWhisky Advocate\u003c\/em\u003e and a spot on its 2023 Top 20 list.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Green Spot Quails' Gate good for sipping neat?\u003c\/strong\u003e Absolutely—its 46% ABV and non-chill filtered bottling deliver full body and rich texture that are best appreciated neat or with a small splash of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Green Spot Quails' Gate made?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is distilled at Midleton Distillery in County Cork, Ireland, and finished in Pinot Noir casks from Quails' Gate Winery in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat foods pair well with Green Spot Quails' Gate?\u003c\/strong\u003e Roast duck breast complements the red fruit and spice; aged Comté or Gruyère echoes the nutty, tannic undertones; cranberry-glazed pork tenderloin mirrors the whiskey's dried cranberry notes; dark chocolate with sea salt accentuates the saline quality on the finish; and a charcuterie board with dried fruits ties into both the wine-cask sweetness and pot still spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sizes does Green Spot Quails' Gate come in?\u003c\/strong\u003e The standard release is a 750ml bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Green Spot Quails' Gate worth the price?\u003c\/strong\u003e It positions as a premium expression within the Green Spot lineup, priced above the classic Green Spot but justified by the specialized 16-month Pinot Noir cask finish, limited availability, and strong critical recognition including 93 points from \u003cem\u003eWhisky Advocate\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWhy Green Spot Quails' Gate?\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat sets this release apart is its unusual transatlantic cask sourcing—Pinot Noir barrels from British Columbia's Okanagan Valley are rarely seen in Irish whiskey production, and the pairing with Midleton's rich pot still distillate creates a genuinely distinctive flavor profile. 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