Darkness Ardbeg Oloroso Cask Finish 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (500ml)

Sales figures for Ardbeg have increased considerably over the last decade, so much so that the distillery decommissioned its old still house in 2021 and added two extra stills. The brand's popularity ranks up with the top three Islays, which may explain why so few barrels are offered to independents. At cask strength and middle age, the whisky is usually excellent. Add sherry casks and Darkness has proved time and again that it can be nothing short of brilliant. Oloroso octave finished. 48.5% Alc.Vol.

Notes from the bottlers... Nose: Dried fruit and rich smoke blend with coffee and juicy red apple sweetness. Palate: Red fruit, bonfire embers, honey-roasted nuts, marmalade, and meaty malt. Finish: Smoke, sea, and sherry mingle together for a while.