Darkness! Blended Malt 20 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish
- Distillery
- Darkness
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Blended Malt
- ABV
- 46.3%
- Age
- 20 years
- Price
- £82.95
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Cooked Fruit, Toasted, Old Wood
- Description
- Darkness! assembled this blended malt from multiple Scottish sources and aged it for 20 years before introducing a finishing period in a 50-litre Moscatel cask. The choice of Moscatel—lighter and more delicate than traditional oloroso—adds layers of honey, candied fruit, and subtle floral notes without overwhelming the base whisky. Limited to just 100 bottles, this is a rare opportunity to experience an experimental approach to whisky finishing. A collector's bottle for those intrigued by unconventional cask choices.
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ABV
46.3%
Age
20 yr
Style
Blended
✦ Neatly Summary
Darkness! Blended Malt 20 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish is a 20-year-old blended malt from Darkness (Scotland), bottled at 46.3% ABV. Expect fruity, oaky and sweet character — sherried, cooked fruit, toasted, old wood. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A premium pour worth the price.
Darkness! assembled this blended malt from multiple Scottish sources and aged it for 20 years before introducing a finishing period in a 50-litre Moscatel cask. The choice of Moscatel—lighter and more delicate than traditional oloroso—adds layers of honey, candied fruit, and subtle floral notes without overwhelming the base whisky. Limited to just 100 bottles, this is a rare opportunity to experience an experimental approach to whisky finishing. A collector's bottle for those intrigued by unconventional cask choices.
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