Green Spot Château Montelena is a limited edition single pot still Irish whiskey finished in Zinfandel wine casks from the famed Napa Valley winery. This collaboration beautifully merges Ireland’s whiskey craftsmanship with California’s winemaking excellence, resulting in a spirit rich with red fruit, spice, and toasted oak. Available now at Whiskey Caviar.
Tasting Notes:
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Color: Deep golden amber.
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Nose: Aromas of ripe red berries, honey, toasted oak, and a touch of orchard fruit.
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Palate: Silky and balanced with flavors of vanilla, sweet wine, apples, nutmeg, and gentle spice.
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Finish: Long and warming, with lingering red fruit and oak undertones.
Vital Stats:
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Type: Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
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ABV: 46%
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Finish: Matured in bourbon and sherry casks, then finished in Zinfandel wine casks from Château Montelena
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Bottle Size: 750 mL
Ideal For:
Perfect for whiskey enthusiasts who appreciate a refined blend of Irish tradition and Californian wine influence. Best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water in a Glencairn glass to reveal its full fruit-forward character.
FAQ:
1. What makes Green Spot Château Montelena unique?
Its Zinfandel wine cask finish from Napa Valley’s Château Montelena gives it a fruity, wine-rich complexity rare in Irish whiskey.
2. How does it compare to the original Green Spot?
This expression has more red fruit, oak depth, and a slightly drier finish due to the wine cask influence.
3. Is it a limited release?
Yes, Green Spot Château Montelena is part of the Midleton Wine Geese series and produced in limited quantities.
Available now at Whiskey Caviar.
