This whisky was part of a relaxed evening. Vanilla note showed up early, while light smoke carried through the finish. It was gone faster than I expected, which says enough.
fruity - malty - warmDarkness 8Yrs Single Malt
3.5Darkness 8 Years is a single malt Scotch whisky bottled by the Darkness independent bottling series. It's aged for 8 years in ex-bourbon casks and finished in small sherry octave casks, resulting in a rich and flavorful dram with notes of dark chocolate, dried fruits, and spices.
Alcohol strength can vary by variant and market. Check the bottle label before serving.
Darkness 8Yrs Single Malt is a single malt whisky made entirely from malted barley at one distillery. Think of it as a pure, handcrafted spirit that captures the character of its home region — aged in oak barrels for rich, complex flavors.
This whisky entices the senses with aromas of rich dark chocolate, dried figs, and Christmas spices. On the palate, one experiences flavors of raisins, orange peel, and cloves, leading to a long and satisfying finish with lingering sweetness and warmth. A single malt whisky crafted by Darkness in Scotland, using traditional distillation and cask maturation techniques. Produced in Scotland, the birthplace of Scotch whisky, known for its pure water sources and centuries-old distilling traditions. Darkness 8 Years is a single malt Scotch whisky bottled by the Darkness independent bottling series. It's aged for 8 years in ex-bourbon casks and finished in small sherry octave casks, resulting in a rich and flavorful dram with notes of dark chocolate, dried fruits, and spices. Darkness 8Yrs Single Malt is listed by PourBud as Single Malts from Darkness, with an origin linked to Scotland. Its listed ingredients include Malted barley, pure water, yeast. The available production notes identify Malting, Mashing, Fermentation, Distillation, Cask Aging, Bottling as part of its making or maturation context. The recorded flavour profile highlights Smooth, Balanced, Oaky, Warm. Serving references in the catalog include Neat, With Water, On the Rocks, depending on the style and bottle guidance. Food-pairing notes connect it with Roasted Nuts, Kebabs, Paneer Tikka, Grilled Meats.
Basic History
A single malt whisky crafted by Darkness in Scotland, using traditional distillation and cask maturation techniques.
Origin & Region
Produced in Scotland, the birthplace of Scotch whisky, known for its pure water sources and centuries-old distilling traditions.
What goes with it
Roasted Nuts
Kebabs
Paneer Tikka
Grilled Meats
Dark Chocolate
Sharp CheddarTop Reviews
The finish was the deciding point for me with the bottle. The start was better than the finish: dry, tidy finish first, then the finish turned bitter. Middle of the road for my taste.
dry - spiced - warmTried this whisky over one large cube. There was enough malted sweetness to keep me interested, even though the smoke covered everything else.
smoky - dry - oaky
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