Happy to have got hands on this whiskey – arrived promptly this morning after ordering from Master of Malts last week. Specially selected by the team at Master of Malt, their exclusive bottling of single cask Green Spot 10-year-old single pot still Irish whiskey has been treated to an additional eight-month finish in a Greek ex-vinsanto wine cask from the Boutari winery, on the sunny island of Santorini.
This is part of the Green Spot Greek Wine Cask Series paying tribute to bottler Mitchell & Son's rich history of sourcing wine casks from across the world. Distilled Dec 8th 2010, only 300 bottles of this whiskey are available, bottled at a natural cask strength of 55.4%.
Holding on to cracking this one until Christmas – or maybe just the weekend!!
Meanwhile tasting notes by Master of Malt, looking forward to adding my own!
Nose:
Caramelised sugar and baking spices lead the way, with oily cereal, dried prunes and raisins, and oaty apple crumble.
Palate:
Sticky malt loaf, with oily cereal, vanilla custard, honey, plenty of gentle baking spices, and sweet, raisin-studded chutney.
Finish:
Silky vanilla lingers alongside dark fruits and spices.
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