Spot Whiskeys

Golden Spot The Generations Edit

Tasting Notes Irish Distillers, makers of some of the world's most enjoyed whiskeys, is proud to unveil Gold Spot The Generations Edition, which pays tribute to the generations of colourful family history behind the Spot Whiskeys. This limited edition single pot still Irish whiskey stands as the second offering in the Gold Spot series, following the previous nine-year-old Gold Spot inaugural launch. The latest addition to the Gold Spot's series is a thirteen-year aged whiskey, once again championing the use of wine casks in whiskey, transcending tradition, and demonstrating the harmonisation of heritage and innovation. The extraordinary expression marries Gold Spot's established use of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks, with a unique maturation in Valpolicella Classica Italian wine casks for 17 months. This final maturation elevates Gold Spot's subtle spice notes, with the red wine adding layers of dark fruits, berry compote and creating a softly textured sweetness, finishing with a touch of oak and sweet wine. This special whiskey, the perfect balance between Irish whiskey and Italian wine, celebrates the exceptional story of seven generations of the Mitchell family, guardians of Spot Whiskey and one of Ireland's premier wine families. Mitchell & Son Wine Merchants & Whiskey Bonders started off buying new make spirit from Jameson's and ageing them in wine and fortified wine casks back in the 1800s. Ageing their whiskey beneath the streets of Dublin they marked the barrels with a dab of paint to signify how long it needed to mature for – a blue spot of seven years green for ten yellow for twelve and red for fifteen – hence why they are now known as Spot Whiskeys.