Whiskey_Hound
Green Spot Single Pot Still
Single Pot Still — Ireland
Reviewed
January 5, 2019 (edited March 10, 2020)
Green Spot is one of the top dogs in the world of Irish whiskey. I’m about halfway through my bottle, and I have to say that I believe it warrants its status.
Nose : Vanilla, citrus, slight shortbread cookie I so often find in Irish whiskey. Very vibrant nose.
P: Coconut, orange, cantaloupe, vanilla cream, dark fruit. It's full and rich. My favorite part of the whiskey.
F: It’s a bit short. The dark fruit and vanilla cream linger.
Overall, this a damn fine Irish whiskey. It has a great nose and a sublime palate. The only area where it’s lacking is the finish. It’s very brief, which is likely a product of its low 40 ABV.
$60 is a bit high for an NAS Irish, but I feel that I got my money's worth on this one. Irish whiskey has a reputation for being a very narrow category with little variable across the board. The Green Spot does a good deal to distinguish itself from the rest of the pack. It boasts a unique palate that you don't often find in this category, or any. This one is a great option for a whiskey drink at any level. Solid stuff.
60.0
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Bottle
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@Todd-Moen You won't be disappointed!
Äye can't wait to try this mate!
@LeeEvolved Thanks for the recommendation. I think the Peat Cask was among the few they carry. I'll definitely be adding this one to my list!
@Whiskey_Hound - I really enjoyed the Black Reserve and the Barrel Proof bottles I tried. They recently released a Glengariff Peat Cask that I’d love to give another go- my palate was fried at a whisky festival when I tried a sample. I think the bourbon cask might be interesting, too. The only one I wasn’t overly impressed with was the standard 10yo.
@LeeEvolved I'm always happy to give the little guys a shot. Which West Cork expressions would you recommend. One of the stores I frequent has the bourbon cask and maybe 1 or 2 others from them
If you get the chance to try something from West Cork I suggest you try them, especially if you’re looking for something a little different than traditional Irish whiskey. Plus, they aren’t owned by one of the big conglomerates- nothing like supporting the little guys.
Amen and Amen.
Yes, a damn fine whiskey. Good price and good quality.