Ardbeg Darkness - Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky 12 Year Old

Colour

Deep mahogany with coppery edges and a rich amber glow.

Nose

Bold peat smoke swirls with rich Oloroso sweetness. Dried fig, raisin and treacle meld with dark chocolate and roasted coffee, while orange zest and a hint of spice lift the aroma. Leather and lacquered oak mingle with a whisper of sea air, creating a luxurious, mineral Islay finish.

Palate

Bold, smoky Ardbeg peat drives the palate, mingling with dark chocolate, treacle and burnt sugar. Dried fig and date notes emerge from the Oloroso finish, lifted by orange zest and a touch of nutty almond. Rich sherry sweetness coats the tongue, while peppery oak and a whisper of sea-salt smoke anchor the long, warming finish.

Finish

Long and warming, the finish bears a regal Oloroso sweetness that coats the palate with fig and raisin, while Ardbeg’s peat remains as ember-dust in the background. Rich dark chocolate, toasted almond and spice deepen, ending in a drying, smoky glow that lingers with sherry-kissed warmth.