Whitlaw 16 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish (Darkness)
- Distillery
- Darkness
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 55%
- Age
- 16 years
- Price
- £119.95
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Oily, Leathery, Toasted
- Description
- Whitlaw (Highland Park under a different label) aged 16 years before finishing in Moscatel octave casks, bringing savoury, smoky character and bold sherry notes to this Orkney single malt. The wine cask finish adds richness to the distillery's characteristically elegant profile.
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Whitlaw 16 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish (Darkness) is a 16-year-old single malt from Darkness (Scotland), bottled at 55% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and sweet character — smokey, sherried, oily, leathery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Whitlaw (Highland Park under a different label) aged 16 years before finishing in Moscatel octave casks, bringing savoury, smoky character and bold sherry notes to this Orkney single malt. The wine cask finish adds richness to the distillery's characteristically elegant profile.
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