Yellow Spot is abnormally complex for an Irish Whiskey or even a 12 year old whiskey. Every review and even the bottle itself give different opinions of what you can expect while experiencing this dram. It felt like I had taken a really intelligent, talented girl on a date, and throughout the evening she kept revealing new things that alternately shocked and intrigued me. I had 2.5 generous pours of Yellow Spot while I tried to sort out my feelings. Attraction, certainly. Nothing unpleasant, except a little confusion about why she’s content to be out with the likes of me. I got different things with each dram. Predominant I suppose was the sherry-soaked chocolate cake on the nose with cherries, apples and some kind of spicy heat. The palate is sweet summer fruits with bitter spices asserting themselves a bit hesitantly. It’s alternately oily, spicy and nutty, and now all three together. The finish is long and complex. I’ve had a great time. I think she’s interested in coming back to my place, but I also wouldn’t be surprised if she refused. She’s not really playing a game, she’s just not revealing everything she’s thinking. And I respect that.