Strathisla Darkness - Moscatel Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky 15 Year Old
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This 15-year-old Strathisla was bottled at 54.2% ABV as part of the Darkness range and yielded 174 bottles. The whisky matured in oak before spending a finishing period in Moscatel sherry octave casks, small casks designed to intensify the interaction between the whisky and the wood, amplifying the sweet wine influence.
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Tasting Notes
Colour
Dark amber with copper‑gold hints and a warm, mahogany‑tinged glow.
Nose
Immense, well-integrated notes of ripe fruits, pipe tobacco and dulce de leche burst from the glass, weaving a decadent, inviting aroma.
Palate
Herbal notes rise first, giving way to dark chocolate, salted caramel and carrot cake. The Moscatel influence lends a soft sweetness and creamy depth, with warming spice that lingers on the palate.
Finish
An expansive, long-lasting finish that unfurls from honeyed sweetness through dark chocolate and spice, finishing with a gentle, mentholic lift.