Single pot still Irish whiskey “Spot Whiskey” 3 items to be released on Tuesday, October 1, 2024
*Pernod Ricard Japan Co., Ltd.*
Press release: September 18, 2024
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Single pot still Irish whiskey “Spot Whiskey” 3 items to be released on Tuesday, October 1, 2024
*Full, complex flavor and creamy mouthfeel created by high-quality Irish ingredients, the traditional triple distillation process, and aging in fortified wine barrels*
spot whiskey
* Pernod Ricard Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Tracy Kwan)
Three items of Irish whiskey “Spot Whiskey” will be released (*1) nationwide and on all channels on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. *
* “Spot Whiskey” *
is a single-pot still made using traditional methods that was created in Dublin, Ireland in the 1920s in collaboration with Mitchell & Son, a famous wine merchant and whiskey maker.
The name of each product and the icon on the bottle originate from the fact that in the past, spots were placed with paint to indicate the contents of the aging barrel.
Made from high-quality Irish malt (barley malt) and ungerminated barley, it is distilled three times in a copper pot still to create a silky, creamy mouthfeel and a spiciness unique to pot stills. It produces fruitiness. For aging, not only bourbon barrels but also fortified wine barrels such as sherry, Malaga wine, Marsala wine, etc. are used, and the distinctive taste derived from each barrel is highly praised around the world.
The following three items are currently on sale. All of these are popular items that have won awards at numerous alcoholic beverage competitions.
●* “Green Spot” *
This product, which was only sold on some channels, has been well received and is now available on all channels nationwide. Single pot still aged for 7 to 10 years using a combination of new bourbon barrels, refill barrels, and sherry barrels.
Irish whiskey (non-age statement).
●* “Yellow Spot” *
First appearance in Japan! Single pot still Irish whiskey aged for over 12 years in a combination of bourbon, sherry and Malaga casks.
●* “Red Spot”*
First appearance in Japan! Single pot still Irish whiskey aged for over 15 years in a combination of bourbon barrels, sherry barrels and Sicilian Marsala wine barrels.
“Mitchell & Son” was established in 1805 and has made a name for itself in the family business of producing high-quality wines and confectioneries that have been approved by the royal family.In 1887, the company entered the whiskey bonding business, and the
deliciousness of its whiskey became popular among connoisseurs. It quickly became popular. The Mitchell family’s tea room was a place where women could drink together with men, which was unusual at a time when public drinking was reserved for men. The number of women drinking alcohol from the teapot without being noticed increased, and the shop became very prosperous. From this background,*
“Spot Whiskey”*
To this day, we have inherited the DNA of valuing individual values and individuality. This is a whiskey that should be enjoyed by many people, regardless of gender, who live a colorful and lively life.
(*1) Manufacturer shipments will start from October 1, 2024 (Tuesday). The handling start date varies depending on each handling company.
“Spot Whiskey” overview
[Brand characteristics]
* ○ History of collaboration with Mitchell & Son since the 1920s* Since its opening in 1805, Mitchell & Son has been known for its fine wines and royal sweets. Entering the whiskey bonding business in 1887, the company purchased new make spirits from the Jameson Bow Street Distillery and used not only bourbon casks but also a variety of fortified wine casks for aging in its own underground cellars. I did. 1920’s “Spot”
After the introduction of “Whiskey,” its delicious taste quickly became popular among connoisseurs. At that time, the barrels were marked with paint to make them easier to identify even in dark underground storage, which is where the current bottle icon and product name originate.
*The whiskey bonding business is a unique Irish business model in which we purchase new make spirits from distilleries, age them in our own barrels, bottle them, and sell them.
* ○ Single-pot still Irish whiskey made using high-quality Irish ingredients and traditional methods*
“Single pot still
Irish Whiskey is a traditional Irish whiskey made from ungerminated barley and malt and distilled in pot stills at a single distillery in Ireland.
“Spot
“Whiskey” is made from high-quality Irish ungerminated barley and malt that has passed rigorous quality tests, and is distilled three times in a copper pot still to create a “single pot still” whiskey. It has a rich, complex flavor and creamy mouth feel that is the essence of Irish whisky.
* ○ Unique taste made using fortified wine barrels *
“Spot
In addition to bourbon and sherry casks, a variety of fortified wine casks are used to age “whiskey,” and the unique production method and distinctive flavor derived from each barrel are highly acclaimed around the world. It has been.
* ○ Brand values: “Colorful. Unique. Lively.” *
The Mitchell family’s tea room was extremely rare in the 1800s, and was a place where women could enjoy drinks with men in public. “Spot “Whiskey” is a whiskey that many people, regardless of gender or age, would like to enjoy, aimed at those who live a colorful and lively life.
* [Product lineup] *
● Green spot
green spot
Price: Open price / Reference retail price: ¥5,852 (tax included) Capacity: 700ml
Alcohol content: 40 degrees
Age: Non-age (aged 7-10 years)
Aging barrels: first-fill bourbon barrels, refill bourbon barrels, sherry barrels
Country of origin: Ireland
* [Features]*
Although it is a non-age statement whisky, it is made up of pot still whisky, aged between 7 and 10 years, and is aged in first-fill bourbon casks, refill casks and sherry casks. Pleasantly spicy and
full-bodied, with a hint of clove and a fruity sweetness of green apple. The finish is toasted oak, with lingering spice and barley.
* [Tasting notes] *
* scent*
Aromas of fresh aromatic oils, soothing spices, orchard fruit, barley, and toasted oak.
*Taste*
Pleasant and spicy body. A hint of clove, a fruity sweetness of green apple, and a finishing touch of oak.
*Finish*
Aftertaste of spice and barley.
* [Awards] *
Irish Whiskey Awards 2019 Gold Award
San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2020 Double Gold
Irish Whiskey Masters 2020, 2022 and 2023 Gold Award
International Wine & Spirits Competition 2024 Gold Award
● Yellow spot
yellow spot
Price: Open price / Reference retail price: ¥10,780 (tax included) Capacity: 700ml
Alcohol content: 46 degrees
Age: 12 years (aged 12-16 years)
Aging barrels: Bourbon barrels, Sherry barrels, Malaga barrels from Spain Country of origin: Ireland
* [Features]*
Comprised of pot still whiskies, aged between 12 and 16 years, aged in bourbon, sherry and Malaga casks. It has a warm aroma reminiscent of hay and black pepper, and a sweetness like honey and red apple. At the finish, you can enjoy a complex lingering sound that combines the sweetness that spreads throughout and the flavors of red grapes and dry barley.
* [Tasting notes] *
* scent*
A warm aroma reminiscent of hay and ground black pepper, followed by red paprika, nutmeg, clove oil, green tea, and sweet honey and peach from Malaga barrels.
*Taste*
You can feel the sweetness of honey, the spices from the pot still, coffee, creamy milk chocolate, and crème brûlée. Characteristic flavors of red apple and toasted oak.
*Finish*
The taste is sophisticated and complex, with a sweetness throughout, followed by a mix of red grapes and dry barley.
* [Awards] *
San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2020 Double Gold
Irish Whiskey Masters 2020, 2022, 2023 Gold and 2021 Masters International Wine & Spirits Competition 2024 Silver Award
● Red spot
red spot
Price: Open price / Reference retail price: ¥14,410 (tax included) Capacity: 700ml
Alcohol content: 46 degrees
Age: 15 years (aged 15-19 years)
Aging barrels: bourbon barrels, sherry barrels, Sicilian Marsala wine barrels Country of origin: Ireland
* [Features]*
Comprised of pot still whiskies, aged between 15 and 19 years, aged in bourbon, sherry and Sicilian Marsala wine casks. It is characterized by the spice aroma derived from pot still, the sweetness of rich fruits such as baked apple and mango, and the deep flavor of oak and barley. The finish is long with a variety of fruits and spices.
* [Tasting notes] *
* scent*
Spices from the pot still and rich sweetness of roasted apple, mango, and black cherry mingle with dry notes of hazelnut and leather, and toasted oak.
*Taste*
The sweetness of ripe fruit from Marsala casks lingers, while red paprika and ground black pepper add spiciness, and the finish is rounded out with oak and barley flavors.
*Finish*
Long aftertaste of fruit and spice.
* [Awards] *
San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2020 Double Gold
Irish Whiskey Masters 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 Gold Award
International Wine & Spirits Competition 2024 Silver Award
* About Pernod Ricard *
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* About Pernod Ricard Japan Co., Ltd. *
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