Strathisla 15 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish (Darkness)
- Distillery
- Strathisla
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 54.2%
- Age
- 15 years
- Price
- £174.95
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Chocolate, Dried Fruit, Toasted, Nutty
- Description
- Strathisla's 15-year single malt received a finishing period in Moscatel sherry octave casks, concentrating sweet and fortified-wine character into this Speyside bottling. Darkness' independent release emphasizes the sherry influence that defines this expression.
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Strathisla 15 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish (Darkness) is a 15-year-old single malt from Strathisla (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 54.2% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, chocolate, dried fruit, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Strathisla's 15-year single malt received a finishing period in Moscatel sherry octave casks, concentrating sweet and fortified-wine character into this Speyside bottling. Darkness' independent release emphasizes the sherry influence that defines this expression.
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