Yellow Spot 12‚ÄØYear Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey | 46% ABV (92 Proof) | 750‚ÄØmL
Process & Profile
Yellow Spot revives Mitchell & Son’s original 12-year old bonded whiskey, distilled at Midleton. Crafted from a mix of malted and unmalted barley, it’s triple distilled and matured in a blend of American bourbon, Spanish sherry, and Malaga wine casks, then bottled at 46% ABV, non-chill filtered.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Green apple, cracked black pepper, hay, nutmeg, clove oil, green tea, honeyed peach
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Palate: Pot still spice with honey sweetness, creamy chocolate, crème brûlée, red apple, toasted oak
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Finish: Sophisticated and layered with red grape, dry barley, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lingering oak
What Makes It Special
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Matured in three cask types (bourbon, sherry, Malaga) for complexity
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One of the few aged single pot still whiskies at 12 years
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Non-chill filtered at 46% ABV to preserve texture and depth
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Part of the historic “Spot” line revived from barrel bark coding tradition
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Highly praised and awarded by industry competitions and critics
How to Enjoy
Best served neat or with a drop of water in a tulip glass to reveal spice, fruit, and oak. Also excels in a refined Irish Old Fashioned.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the ABV and proof?
46% ABV (92 proof). -
What grains are used?
A mix of malted and unmalted barley in a traditional pot still style. -
How is it aged?
12 years in bourbon, sherry, and Malaga casks. -
Is it chill filtered?
No—it is non-chill filtered for full flavor. -
What makes it different from Green Spot?
Yellow Spot uses additional sherry and Malaga casks compared to Green Spot’s bourbon and sherry focus.
