Blue Spot 7 Year Old Cask Strength (2025), 58.2%
This is the 2025 batch of the Blue Spot from Midleton Distillery. It is of course an Irish single pot still whiskey. Matured in a combination of ex-bourbon, ex-sherry and ex-Madeira casks.
The Blue Spot 7 Year Old Cask Strength (2025) is available to buy in Norway in a few days at NOK 979 (19213201).
Nose: Rich and fruity, with the fruitiness leaning more towards tinned fruits than fresh ones. With time, honey, tropical fruits and creamy vanilla emerge, adding a softer, sweeter dimension.
Taste: Full bodied. A slight alcohol bite makes itself known, but the rich fruitiness from the nose carries through nicely. Creamy in character, with a generous sweetness that complements the lively edge.
Finish: Medium long. The fruitiness takes on a more tropical character now, remaining rich and pleasantly sweet. Hints of pencil shavings emerge towards the end, adding a subtle woody contrast.
Comment: Tropical with a bite.
Score 87/100
Sláinte!
-Thomas
