Darkness Dailuaine 10 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish 50cl is a bold Highland malt transformed through the artistry of sherry cask finishing. Dailuaine, known for its rich and meaty spirit, becomes something extraordinary under the influence of Oloroso sherry octave casks, which add layers of sweetness, fruit, and spice. This is whisky with backbone and beauty, a perfect meeting of strength and sophistication.

Darkness Dailuaine 10 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish 50cl
Brand: Darkness | Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky | ABV: 51.3% | Origin: Speyside, Scotland | Vol: 50cl

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Dark fruit, toffee, and warm spice mingle with cocoa and polished oak.
Palate: Full-bodied and smooth, rich sherry sweetness, raisin, and fig balanced by malt, pepper, and roasted nut undertones.
Finish: Long, warming, and silky, lingering with notes of chocolate, spice, and gentle oak.

Production Details:
This single malt spent a decade maturing in oak before being finished in Oloroso sherry octave casks, a Darkness signature that amplifies richness and flavor intensity. Bottled at 51.3% with no chill filtration, it retains every ounce of texture and natural complexity, a whisky that celebrates traditional depth and modern cask innovation.

Perfect For:
Perfect for those who crave dark, sherried malts with substance and style. Ideal for after-dinner sipping, pairing with desserts, or gifting to serious whisky collectors.

Expert Notes:
Praised by enthusiasts as “a symphony of sherry and structure,” this Dailuaine showcases the power of sherry finishing done right, rich without excess, smooth without compromise.

Customer Reviews:

“Luxurious and bold, the sherry influence is divine.”
“Full of flavor yet balanced, a real Darkness standout.”
“Exactly what I want from a sherried Speysider: depth, warmth, and class.”

Interesting Fact:
Dailuaine’s heavier distillate is ideal for rich finishes and Darkness amplifies this character through octave casks, which are one-eighth the size of standard barrels, allowing for more wood contact and flavor concentration.

Serving Suggestions:
Best enjoyed neat to appreciate its full-bodied texture, or with a few drops of water to open the chocolate and spice notes. Pairs beautifully with dark fruit cake, roasted nuts, or fine cigars.

Distillery Background:
Founded in 1852, Dailuaine Distillery is known for its robust, full-flavored spirit, a key component in many premium blends. Under Darkness, its bold Speyside character is reimagined through sherry influence, resulting in a whisky that’s as opulent as it is authentic.