Spot Whiskey - Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey - Yellow Spot 12-Year-Old

Aged in three different types of casks—bourbon, sherry, and malaga—the Yellow Spot 12-Year-Old Whiskey is unfiltered, revealing aromas of freshly cut hay, freshly ground black pepper, red bell pepper, and nutmeg. As it opens, gentle notes of honey and peach emerge. On the palate, these flavours are echoed with restrained power and warming spices. The long finish, marked by barley and those same beautiful spices, extends the tasting pleasure beautifully.

Elaboration:

Non-peated. A blend of malted and unmalted barley, aged in three types of casks, the 12-year-old Yellow Spot is a cask-strength whiskey that’s non-chill filtered to preserve all its rich flavours.

Color:

Golden amber with beautiful intensity.

Nose:

Aromas of cut hay, freshly ground black pepper, red pepper, nutmeg, cloves, and green tea, followed by soft notes of honey and peach from the Malaga barrels.

Palate:

Powerful yet harmonious, with gentle honey notes lifted by hints of spice, ground coffee, milk chocolate, and crème brûlée. The finish is long, highlighted by barley and lingering spices.

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C in a Glencairn whisky glass.

Food and wine pairing:

As an aperitif, digestif, on its own or for water enthusiasts, alongside their whisky tasting, we recommend a still, neutral and fresh spring water.

One of the most modern distilleries in the world, Midleton produces a range of unique Irish whiskeys. The Mitchell family—now represented by Jonathan and his son Robert—has carried on this two-century-old tradition across seven generations, crafting long-aged whiskeys with secret blends.

Originally, Red Spot was a mark used to identify barrels of different ages; the Mitchells painted a colored dot on the casks to distinguish them and indicate their aging potential.