Review: Powers Signature Release
Powers Signature Release is a single pot still Irish whiskey matured mainly in American oak barrels with a subtle inclusion of first fill Oloroso sherry casks. Powers Signature was introduced in the US September 2013. It followed the launch of John’s Lane Release a single pot still whiskey matured for no less than 12 years. No age statement is provided for Powers Signature Release. The whiskey is non chill filtered before bottling at 92 proof. While no other distillery currently sells a single pot still Irish whiskey, Irish Distillers produces several including the previously reviewed Red Breast, and Green Spot. They will not be alone for long as several new distilleries are producing single pot still Irish whiskey that is maturing in casks at this moment. Single pot still Irish whiskey was once the worlds best selling whiskey. Read more 
Review: Green Spot Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
Green Spot Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey is a non age statement pot still Irish whiskey comprised of Pot Still whiskeys aged between 7 and 10 years. The whiskey has matured in a combination of new bourbon barrels, refill bourbon casks, and sherry casks. Green Spot was originally created by the Mitchell family who in 1805 commenced trading in the heart of Dublin as purveyors of confectionary, wines, and fortified wines. In 1887 the family expanded into the whiskey bonding business. They sent empty wine, sherry, and port casks via horse and cart to the local Jameson Distillery. These casks were filled with whiskey and returned to the Mitchells cellar warehouse where the whiskey matured for many years. The Mitchells sold a range of whiskey under the Spot brand name. This name originated from the practice of marking casks of different ages with a spot of colored paint. There was Blue Spot, Red Spot, Yellow Spot, and their most popular Green Spot. A limited number of bottles are produced each year, and until recently Green Spot was only available in Ireland. Read more