Red Spot 15 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey

Red Spot 15 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey is a vibrant fusion of tradition and flavor, matured in bourbon, sherry, and Marsala casks to deliver a rich tapestry of baked apple, mango, and black cherry, accented by hazelnut, toasted oak, and a hint of spice.

Red Spot 15 Year Old is a luxurious, full-bodied Single Pot Still Irish whiskey that combines silky richness with vibrant fruit, spice, and complex wine-cask depth. It is expressive, layered, and beautifully mature — a standout in the Spot Whiskey family that offers both elegance and power in every sip.

Origins & Craftsmanship

Produced in Ireland using the traditional Single Pot Still method, Red Spot is crafted from a mash of malted and unmalted barley triple distilled for purity and complexity.

This 15-year expression is matured in a trio of premium cask types:

• Bourbon barrels for vanilla and sweetness

• Sherry butts for dark fruit richness and spice

• Marsala wine casks for layered dried fruit, toasted nuts, and a touch of exotic sweetness

This combination gives Red Spot its signature character — supple, fruity, and deeply expressive. A minimum of 15 years aging allows the whiskey to develop exceptional balance, marrying Irish pot still spice with velvety texture and cask-driven depth.

Critics Reviews

Professional whiskey critics have long praised Red Spot 15 as one of the most complete and sophisticated expressions in the modern Irish whiskey landscape. Reviewers highlight its “luxurious texture,” “dense fruit core,” and “harmonious integration of Marsala influence,” often noting that it stands shoulder-to-shoulder with elite Irish whiskeys in both complexity and craftsmanship.

Many critics commend it for its vibrant yet mature profile, with particular praise for the way spice, fruit, and oak remain beautifully balanced throughout the sip. It is frequently described as a “contemporary Irish classic” — rich enough for enthusiasts, refined enough for collectors, and exceptionally polished overall.

Tasting Profile

Nose:
A burst of ripe orchard fruit — apple, pear, and apricot — layered with red berries, toasted oak, vanilla, and honeycomb. Beneath the fruit lies deeper notes of roasted nuts, warm baking spice, and hints of dried fig and pot still cereal tones.

Palate:
Full, creamy, and wonderfully textured. Flavors of stewed fruit, redcurrant, sultana, and candied orange peel unfold over sweet vanilla, toffee, and nutty Marsala wine character. The pot still signature adds lively spice — ginger, clove, and pepper — supported by seasoned oak and subtle cocoa.

Finish:
Long, warming, and elegant. Lingering fruit compote, spice, toasted oak, and honeyed sweetness taper into a final note of dried berries and soft oak tannin. Refined and deeply satisfying.

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