Islay Single Malt 13 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
- Distillery
- Darkness
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 57.7%
- Age
- 13 years
- Price
- £84.95
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Smokey, Toasted, Dried Fruit, Honey
- Description
- From an undisclosed Islay distillery, this 13-year-old Darkness bottling spent its maturation in ex-bourbon before a finish in oloroso sherry octave casks. Coastal peat and bonfire smoke intertwine with dried fruit and honey from the sherry influence.
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Islay Single Malt 13 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) is a 13-year-old single malt from Darkness (Scotland), bottled at 57.7% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and sweet character — sherried, smokey, toasted, dried fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
From an undisclosed Islay distillery, this 13-year-old Darkness bottling spent its maturation in ex-bourbon before a finish in oloroso sherry octave casks. Coastal peat and bonfire smoke intertwine with dried fruit and honey from the sherry influence.
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