Yellow Spot 1999 23 Year Old
Malaga Cask Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
57.5% ABV
$705-$850
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What the Retailer Says
This exceptional whiskey takes everything we love about the classic Yellow Spot to new heights. At 23 years old, it’s a perfect example of cask and spirit working in harmony. Following initial maturation in bourbon barrels, this fruity pot still whiskey was filled into a single sweet Malaga cask. Over the years, the influence of this Spanish fortified wine has imparted a luxurious roundness to the palate along with notes of sultana, vanilla and warming oak. Limited to just 564 bottles, this unique Yellow Spot is available Exclusively at The Whisky Exchange.
Cask Number: 60075
564 Bottles
Non-Chill Filtered
What Gary Says
Nose: Rich and intense fruitcake with vanilla icing, cinnamon, toffee and green tobacco.
Palate: Stewed pears, apples, peaches and figs with honey, cinnamon, anise, nutmeg and allspice.
Finish: Long and drying with fading fruit notes and baking spices.
Comments: This is a damn fine pour – with the flavor intensity you hope for given the age and ABV. Really love the ABV for this age too! A bit of water doesn’t hurt it one bit, bringing citrus notes forward on the nose and a bit of honey, and on the palate amps up the honey while giving a nod to orange liqueur (like someone added a couple of drops of Grand Mariner). Delicious on every level, although the price point is challenging. The fine folks at The Whisky Exchange have done some stellar Irish picks (Redbreast 19 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask and Green Spot 1991 26 Year Old Marsala Cask were both exclusives, and amazing). This is similarly priced to that Green Spot 26 yr old, although I enjoyed that one a bit more. For my tastes, this reminds me that matured, cask strength Irish can be some of the finest whiskey you can find.