PBMichiganWolverine
Gold Spot 13 Year Generations Edition
Single Pot Still — Ireland
Reviewed
April 21, 2024 (edited May 16, 2024)
I bought a small pour of this , curious since it was a new “limited “ Spot release. And, for no purpose whatsoever, to have tried them all.
I feel as if rhe Spots are all like competitive siblings all trying to out-do each other. All are good, but one or two are really striking enough to take notice and shell out the premiums they demand.
This one has a confusing and complicated maturing process, all designed to have a deeper and more complex flavor. Nose is fragrant, fruity. Palette is toffee, fruits ( think red berries and apples ), bread-y. Lingering finish.
It’s pricey at $150 or so. Personally, I’d not be a buyer. It just didn’t wow me like the Blue did. The Blue , for me at least, has set the bar, and I’ve yet to have a Spot that has taken away that crown. YMMV…to each his own…but I’d rather buy the Blue, which abroad is reasonably priced at $110-120.
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@pkingmartin yeah, you’re right…was really held back from that proof. Hard pass on this, and opt for the higher proof ones ( gold and blue)
I think bottling this at just 92 proof also likely strips some of the character out of it that can be found on the higher proofed versions of 9 yr Gold and blue. I was tempted to buy a bottle of this but that proof held me back.