Yellow Spot 12 Year Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey 750mL

Yellow Spot 12 Year Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey

Single Pot Still | 46% ABV | 92 Proof | 750mL | County Cork, Ireland | Aged 12 Years | Bourbon, Sherry & Málaga Cask Maturation

Process & Profile

Yellow Spot 12 Year Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey brings together honeyed fruit, warming spice, and the influence of three distinct cask types. Produced at Midleton Distillery in County Cork, it continues the whiskey-bonding tradition of Dublin’s Mitchell & Son. The name recalls the yellow paint mark historically used to identify whiskey intended for twelve years of maturation.

Made with both malted and unmalted barley, Yellow Spot is triple-distilled in traditional copper pot stills. This single pot still style contributes the silky texture and characteristic spice that define the Spot Whiskey range.

Its maturation combines American bourbon barrels, Spanish sherry butts, and Spanish Málaga wine casks. The Málaga component spends a full twelve years maturing, contributing sweetness through extended cask influence. Bottled at 46% ABV, Yellow Spot balances ripe red apple and honey with coffee, chocolate, toasted oak, and pot still spice.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Hay, cracked pepper, nutmeg, clove, and green tea, alongside honeyed peach aromas.

• Palate: Honey sweetness and warming spice, followed by coffee, milk chocolate, crème brûlée, red apple, and toasted oak.

• Finish: Lingering sweetness gives way to red-grape notes and a dry barley character.

What Makes It Special

• Twelve-year age statement: Extended maturation is central to this expression’s identity.

• Single pot still recipe: Uses both malted and unmalted barley, distinguishing its production from single malt whiskey.

• Triple copper-pot distillation: Follows the traditional production approach of the Spot range.

• Three-cask maturation: Bourbon, sherry, and full-term Málaga maturation create its distinctive combination of fruit, sweetness, and spice.

• Mitchell & Son heritage: Connects the whiskey to Dublin’s historic wine merchants and whiskey bonders.

• 46% ABV bottling: Presented at 92 proof for sipping or exploring with a little water.

How to Enjoy

Start neat in a tulip-shaped whiskey glass to explore the contrast between honeyed fruit and pot still spice. Add a few drops of water and compare how the aromas develop.

For a food pairing, try milk chocolate, baked apple desserts, or toasted almonds to complement its chocolate, orchard-fruit, and oak notes. A large ice cube is another option when a chilled serving is preferred.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What makes Yellow Spot 12 Year Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey a single pot still whiskey?

It is made with both malted and unmalted barley and distilled in copper pot stills at one distillery. Yellow Spot is produced at Midleton Distillery in County Cork.

2. Which casks are used to mature Yellow Spot 12 Year Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey?

Its maturation combines American bourbon barrels, Spanish sherry butts, and Spanish Málaga wine casks. The producer highlights the Málaga casks as a distinctive source of sweetness.

3. Is Yellow Spot 12 Year Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey simply finished in Málaga casks?

No. It includes whiskey matured in Málaga casks for a full twelve years, which is then combined with the bourbon- and sherry-cask components.

4. What is the alcohol content of Yellow Spot 12 Year Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey?

It is bottled at 46% alcohol by volume, equivalent to 92 proof. This entry covers the 750mL format.

5. Where can I buy Yellow Spot 12 Year Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey?

You can purchase Yellow Spot 12 Year Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey directly from The Barrel Tap.