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Green Spot Single Pot Still
Single Pot Still — Ireland
Reviewed
September 23, 2020 (edited November 14, 2020)
This Irish whiskey is triple distilled, colored, chill-filtered, and presented at 40% ABV. No age statement and low viscosity add insult to injury. Not a great start. But this one is very popular, so I thought I’d give it a try for $60.
The nose is very delicate, with burnt sugar, vanilla, caramel, and a touch of citrus. Not complex at all, very subtle. The palate is on the sweet side, with honey, butter scotch, raisins, figs, and vanilla on the back. Finish is short, with some oakiness, vanilla, and fruit notes. Not bad, and easily drinkable. Quite balanced actually.
I’m hesitant to add much water as this is already at the 40% legal min ABV. Water brings a bit more sweetness but takes away the subtle fruit notes that were present before. Oakiness and vanilla notes remain. Finish gains a touch of a hard candy feeling.
Overall, this dram is interesting enough to be drinkable, but not complex enough to be enjoyable on its own. However, I found that it mixes really well with a touch of Laphroaig, and this adds a new dimension to it and makes it quite good.
60.0
USD
per
Bottle
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