Green Spot Château Léoville Barton is a single pot still Irish whiskey initially matured in traditional sherry and bourbon casks, then finished for 12 to 24 months in French oak wine casks from the renowned Château Léoville Barton in Bordeaux, bottled at 46% ABV without chill filtration.
Green Spot is a single pot still Irish whiskey from Midleton Distillery in County Cork, made from a mash of malted and unmalted barley, a style found only in Ireland. It began life with Mitchell & Son, Dublin wine merchants since 1805, who from 1887 sent their empty wine, sherry and port casks to the distillery to be filled with whiskey and bottled under their own label. This was the first single pot still Irish whiskey finished in Bordeaux casks.
The French oak drives the initial aroma, with crisp woodland notes added to the spicy pot still character, while the wine seasoning brings a floral perfume and ripe berries to the archetypal orchard fruits. The taste is a very satisfying balance of oak and spices in Green Spot's familiar mouth-coating style.
A collaboration between Irish whiskey and Bordeaux wine heritage, it makes a refined gift.
Enjoy it neat or with a drop of water.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Crisp woodland notes, spicy pot still, floral perfume and ripe berries.
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Palate: Mouth-coating, with oak and spice.
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Cask: Finished in Château Léoville Barton casks.
Specifications
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Producer: Midleton Distillery for Mitchell & Son
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Style: Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
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Proof / ABV: 92 proof (46% ABV)
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Cask / Finish: Sherry and bourbon casks, then 12-24 months in Château Léoville Barton French oak wine casks
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Region: County Cork, Ireland
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Enjoy it neat or with a drop of water. It pairs with duck, berries or a cheese board.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is single pot still?
Irish whiskey from a mash of malted and unmalted barley in pot stills.
Where do the wine casks come from?
Château Léoville Barton in Bordeaux.
How long is the finish?
12 to 24 months.
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