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
- 'Sherried', one might say, when tasting this 8-year-old from Darkness. From the Scottish climes, this single malt combines 'Honey' and 'Cooked Fruit' with a 47.8% ABV. At a tempting price of £49.95, its reputation for rich flavors seems well warranted. It's got a commendable community rating of 4.6, which speaks volumes about its appeal.
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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.
'Sherried', one might say, when tasting this 8-year-old from Darkness. From the Scottish climes, this single malt combines 'Honey' and 'Cooked Fruit' with a 47.8% ABV. At a tempting price of £49.95, its reputation for rich flavors seems well warranted. It's got a commendable community rating of 4.6, which speaks volumes about its appeal.
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