The Red Spot Single Pot Still Irish 15 Year Old Whiskey marks the triumphant return of one of Ireland's most historic whiskey names. Reintroduced in 2018 after an absence of almost 50 years, Red Spot revives a famous expression from the Mitchell & Son Spot Whiskey range, combining traditional Irish pot still character with over 15 years of maturation in an exceptional combination of ex-bourbon barrels, Oloroso sherry butts and Sicilian Marsala wine casks.
Bottled at 46% ABV, non-chill filtered and crafted at the world-renowned Midleton Distillery, Red Spot has quickly established itself as one of the finest premium Irish whiskeys available today. Rich, complex and beautifully balanced, it showcases everything that makes single pot still Irish whiskey unique.
The Story Behind Spot Whiskey
The Spot Whiskey range traces its origins back to the late 1800s, when Dublin wine merchants Mitchell & Son matured whiskey in their own warehouses. To identify casks of different ages, they painted coloured spots onto each barrel, giving birth to the famous Green Spot, Yellow Spot, Red Spot and Blue Spot names that remain today.
Originally, Red Spot represented the oldest whiskey in the range, matured for 15 years before disappearing during the latter half of the twentieth century as Irish whiskey production declined. In 2018, Mitchell & Son partnered once again with Irish Distillers to faithfully revive the expression using archived records and traditional maturation methods.
Today, Red Spot stands proudly alongside Green Spot, Yellow Spot and Blue Spot as one of Ireland's most celebrated single pot still whiskeys.
What Makes Red Spot So Special?
Red Spot is produced using Ireland's signature single pot still style, created from a mash of both malted and unmalted barley before being triple distilled in traditional copper pot stills.
Its maturation is equally distinctive. Ex-bourbon barrels contribute creamy vanilla and toasted oak, Oloroso sherry butts add dried fruit and spice, while the Sicilian Marsala wine casks introduce layers of ripe berries, orchard fruit and gentle sweetness. Together they create remarkable complexity without overpowering the whiskey's naturally rich pot still character.
The result is a whiskey that perfectly balances fruit, spice and creamy texture, making it one of the standout expressions in the Spot Whiskey family.
Distilled at Midleton
Red Spot is produced at Midleton Distillery in County Cork, home to many of Ireland's most famous whiskeys.
The distillery is also responsible for iconic brands including Jameson, Redbreast, Green Spot, Yellow Spot, Blue Spot and Powers. Its expertise in triple distillation and single pot still whiskey has helped establish Irish whiskey as one of the fastest-growing premium spirits categories in the world.
Red Spot demonstrates exactly why Midleton continues to set the benchmark for premium Irish whiskey production.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Pot still spices, baked apple, mango, black cherry, toasted oak and hazelnuts.
Palate: Ripe fruit sweetness from the Marsala casks, followed by red pepper, cracked black pepper, barley, vanilla and rich oak spice.
Finish: Exceptionally long with lingering fruit, warming spices and elegant oak.
Explore More Irish Whiskey at HTFW
If you enjoy Red Spot, discover more outstanding Irish whiskeys available at HTFW:
- Green Spot Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
- Yellow Spot 12 Year Old Irish Whiskey
- Blue Spot Cask Strength Irish Whiskey
- Redbreast 12 Year Old
- Redbreast 15 Year Old
- Redbreast 21 Year Old
- Jameson Bow Street 18 Year Old Cask Strength
- Browse the complete Irish Whiskey collection
Why Red Spot Stands Out
Collectors and Irish whiskey enthusiasts continue to seek out Red Spot because it offers:
- Official Spot Whiskey bottling
- Matured for at least 15 years
- Triple distilled single pot still Irish whiskey
- Matured in bourbon, Oloroso sherry and Marsala wine casks
- Bottled at 46% ABV
- Non-chill filtered
- Revived in 2018 after almost 50 years
- One of Ireland's finest premium single pot still whiskeys.
Why Buy Red Spot at HTFW?
At Hard To Find Whisky, we stock an outstanding range of premium Irish whiskey, from classic favourites to highly collectible limited editions.
Whether you're looking for Spot Whiskey, Redbreast, Midleton or Jameson releases, HTFW offers:
- Authentic Irish whiskey
- Rare and collectible bottlings
- Worldwide shipping
- Secure packaging for valuable bottles
- Access to sought-after releases
- Excellent customer service from a UK family-run whisky specialist
Final Thoughts
Red Spot 15 Year Old is a superb example of why single pot still Irish whiskey is held in such high regard. The combination of traditional triple distillation, exceptional cask selection and over fifteen years of maturation creates a whiskey of remarkable elegance, richness and complexity.
Its revival has restored one of Ireland's great whiskey names, and today Red Spot stands as one of the flagship expressions in the celebrated Spot Whiskey range. Whether you're an experienced Irish whiskey enthusiast or looking to explore the category's finest offerings, this is a bottle that fully deserves its legendary reputation.
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