Tasting notes·Midleton

Green Spot

Green Spot, an Irish single pot still whiskey, invites connoisseurs on a journey through the lush landscapes and vibrant flavours of Ireland. With its roots in Midleton's distilling heritage, this expression promises a flavour of tradition with a modern twist.

The panel

Marcel
76
Sascha
76

Mean 76.0 · spread 0

Value for money 3/5

Distillery
Midleton
Type
Single Pot Still Whiskey
Country
Ireland
Strength
40% ABV
Character
mellow

Tasting

Nose

Upon nosing, Green Spot unveils a bouquet of familiar scents. Notes of malted biscuits and ripe peach mingle with the sweetness of honey and the crispness of red apple. There's a whimsical touch of cotton candy, balanced by the assertive presence of oak and subtle hints of potato starch.

Palate

With each sip, the Whiskey delights the palate with a symphony of flavors. Apricot and peach dance gracefully alongside the juicy essence of apple and pear. A gentle spiciness adds depth, while the lingering bitterness of oak lends complexity to the experience.

Finish

The journey concludes with a flourish of peppery warmth and a subtle undercurrent of bittersweet chocolate. The finish is long, leaving a lasting impression that beckons another sip.

Verdicts

Marcel

Green Spot delivers a lot of drinking pleasure with its fruity freshness and a hint of cotton candy, even though the oak can sometimes be a bit too prominent. For fans of the Irish character, it’s a pleasant companion, though it doesn’t quite reach the heights of the great classics.

Sascha

With a balanced combination of fruity notes and a noticeable oak bitterness, Green Spot shows a solid structure that occasionally lacks fullness. A typical representative of the Midleton style, it scores points for its balance but loses some depth compared to premium whiskies.

What it is worth

We do not yet hold bottle-level auction results — that sits behind Whisky Hunter’s authenticated feed. What follows is the market for Midleton as a whole, which sets the weather for this bottling without pricing it.

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Latest mean bid £342 across 192 lots · 2024-08

Source

Tasting note and scores by WHISKY:EDITION — tasted by Marcel and Sascha, published 2024-03-17.