Crafted from an old recipe handed down by the Mitchell & Son family of wine merchants, with records dating back to the early 1900s, the reimagined Red Spot is a triple-distilled, single pot still Irish whiskey that has been matured for a minimum of 15 years in a combination of casks pre-seasoned with bourbon, Oloroso.

• Nose:Stewed berries and booze red wine, with a touch of new leather giving it a savory edge.
• Palate:Apple turnover, black pepper spiciness, caraway, blackcurrant jam, soft vanilla.
• Finish:Lasting oaky warmth and a final hint of damson.