Irish Distillers Launches Green Spot Quails’ Gate Limited Edition Irish Whiskey
Irish Distillers, in partnership with Quails’ Gate winery in Canada, has announced the launch of Green Spot Quails’ Gate, a limited edition single pot still Irish whiskey finished in Pinot Noir casks.
Green Spot Quails’ Gate is the third installment in the Green Spot Wine Geese Series, joining permanent expressions Green Spot Château Leoville Barton and Green Spot Chateau Montelena. The series is a celebration of Ireland’s contribution to the wine world, as tribute to the group of Irish families known as ‘The Wine Geese’ who left Ireland and set up wineries across the globe.
Located on the shore of Okanagan Lake in British Columbia, Canada, Quails’ Gate Winery was founded by the Stewart family in 1908 after Richard Stewart Sr immigrated to Canada from Kildare, Ireland. Today, they produce some of Canada’s most exquisite wines, including their award-winning Family Reserve Pinot Noir.
Green Spot Quails’ Gate is a triple-distilled, single pot still Irish whiskey that’s been initially matured in American oak and ex-sherry casks, then finished for 16 months in Pinot Noir casks and bottled non-chill filtered at 46% ABV.
Official tasting notes for Green Spot Quails’ Gate follow:
Nose: Vibrant oak fused with notes of ripe cherry and fresh, juicy raspberry, elevated by the wine seasoning. These aromas are in balance with Green Spot’s signature orchard fruits of apple and sweet pear. The earthy, woodland spices lend themselves to the deep and complex characteristics found interwoven amongst the sweet vanilla and red wine bouquet.
Taste: It begins with a silky and sweet mouthcoating texture, with the wine`s soft tannins gradually showing their presence. Notes of dried cranberries and red apple follow, adding to the ever-expanding array of fruits in this wonderfully complex whiskey. Clove spice and grated nutmeg work in balance with the succulent fruits, seasoned oak and crisp barley.
Finish: The toasted wood and pot still spices gently fade, with the fruits and red wine seasoning taking the final bow.
Releasing in limited quantities, Green Spot Quails’ Gate is available now at midletondistillerycollection.com and will also be available at retailers in the US, Canada, Ireland, France, UK, and Global Travel Retail beginning this month for a suggested price of €65, $70, and £54.
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