At the 1876 Derby, Ireland's most important horse race, the odds on the horse named Tyrconnell were 1 to 100. But the bookmakers were wrong, because after a rather slow start, Tyrconnell began to gallop faster and faster and decided the outcome of the race. After this grandiose victory, Derry's famous Watt family of distillers decided to create an anniversary bottling with their finest malt named after the race-winning horse, Tyrconnell.
Nose: Discover sweet aromas of vanilla and caramel, lifted by spicy notes of cinnamon. Mouth: On the palate, let yourself be surprised by flavors of tropical fruits, baked pears and roasted hazelnuts. Finish: The finish is long and persistent, leaving a sweet and spicy sweetness on the palate.
Yellow Spot 12 year old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey is proudly produced exclusively for Mitchell & Son Wine Merchants, Dublin, where the brand was born. This whiskey contains single pot still components aged in ex-bourbon, ex-sherry and ex-malaga wine casks. This maturation gives this whiskey more complexity than its little brother Green Spot, but allows the more complex aspects of the Single Pot Still spirit to be explored in greater depth.
Nose: Smoky, peaty aromas emerge, accompanied by hints of vanilla and dried fruit. Mouth: On the palate, there are flavors of peat, burnt oak and honey, with a slight hint of pepper. Finish: The finish is long and warm, leaving notes of smoke and caramel on the palate.