Yellow Spot 12 Years Old

R1,249.00

The Yellow Spot, name was derived from the Mitchell’s practice of marking their maturing casks of whiskey with a mark or daub of coloured paint to determine the age potential of the whiskey.  Blue Spot was a 8 year old, Green Spot  a 10yr and Yellow Spot a 12year old, Red Spot a 15.

6 in stock

Description

Nose Mown hay & cracked black pepper. Red bell peppers, nutmeg, clove oil & green tea. Sweet honey & peaches from the Malaga casks.

Palate: Honey sweetness with pot still spices. Flavors of fresh coffee, creamy milk chocolate & Crème Brûlée. Notes of red apples & toasted oak. Its finish is sophisticated & complex with a sweetness throughout, followed by a mix of red grape & dry barley upon exit.

Finish: The finish is long and sweet with notes of marzipan and dried apricots.

ABV: 46%