Blue Spot 7 Year Old Cask Strength Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey

"Blue Spot 7 Year Old Cask Strength Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey

Brand & History

Blue Spot is part of the historic Spot Whiskey range, originally created by the Mitchell family, a Dublin wine merchant that began maturing whiskey in the late 19th century. The ""Spot"" name comes from the colored paint used to identify casks of different ages. Today, the range is produced at Midleton Distillery, preserving the heritage of one of Ireland's most iconic whiskey brands.

Product

Blue Spot 7 Year Old is a Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey matured for at least seven years in a combination of bourbon barrels, sherry butts, and Madeira casks. Bottled at cask strength without chill filtration, it showcases the rich, spicy character typical of the single pot still style while adding layers of fruit and sweetness from its diverse cask maturation.

Tasting Notes

The nose reveals aromas of ripe tropical fruit, baked apple, vanilla, toasted oak, and warm spices. The palate is rich and full-bodied, offering flavors of honey, dried fruits, cinnamon, clove, citrus zest, and dark chocolate, leading to a long, warming finish with lingering spice and oak.

Specifications

Region: County Cork, Ireland

ABV: 58.7%

Trivia

Single Pot Still whiskey is a uniquely Irish style made from a mash of both malted and unmalted barley distilled in copper pot stills. This traditional method produces a distinctive whiskey known for its creamy texture, spicy character, and exceptional complexity."