Darkness 8 Year Old
- Distillery
- Darkness
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 47.8%
- Age
- 8 years
- Price
- £49.95
- Community rating
- 4.59 / 5 (32 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Honey, Toasted, Cooked Fruit
- Description
- A Speyside single malt aged eight years in ex-bourbon barrels then finished in custom Oloroso sherry octaves for at least three months, this non-chill-filtered Darkness expression showcases intense sherried character through small-cask influence.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Darkness 8 Year Old is a 8-year-old single malt from Darkness (Scotland), bottled at 47.8% ABV. Rated 4.6/5 by the community. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — sherried, honey, toasted, cooked fruit. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. Good value for the quality offered.
A Speyside single malt aged eight years in ex-bourbon barrels then finished in custom Oloroso sherry octaves for at least three months, this non-chill-filtered Darkness expression showcases intense sherried character through small-cask influence.
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