Darkness Caol Ila 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish 50cl is an Islay masterpiece reimagined through the lens of Darkness’s sherry expertise. Caol Ila’s unmistakable maritime smoke and coastal freshness are deepened by an Oloroso sherry octave finish, adding layers of dark fruit, chocolate, and spice. It’s a whisky that walks the line between fire and finesse, smoky, rich, and captivating from first sip to last.

Darkness Caol Ila 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish 50cl
Brand: Darkness | Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky | ABV: 51.3% | Origin: Islay, Scotland | Vol: 50cl

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Smoked oak and sea spray rise first, followed by raisins, toffee, and roasted coffee.
Palate: Full-bodied and vibrant, waves of peat smoke, dark chocolate, and dried fruit meet caramel, salt, and oak spice.
Finish: Long, smoky, and sweet, fading into sherry warmth and maritime minerality.

Production Details:
This whisky spent over a decade maturing in traditional oak before finishing in Oloroso sherry octave casks, small barrels that intensify wood contact and flavor. Bottled at cask strength and non-chill filtered, it captures the true essence of Islay peat layered with sherry richness, bold, elegant, and beautifully complex.

Perfect For:
Perfect for peat lovers who crave depth beyond the smoke, a dram that brings warmth, sweetness, and the unmistakable soul of Islay together in harmony. Ideal for slow, contemplative evenings.

Expert Notes:
Described by critics as “a storm in a silk robe,” this whisky balances Caol Ila’s classic coastal power with Darkness’s signature Oloroso sweetness. A must-have for fans of sherried peat.

Customer Reviews:

“Perfectly balanced, smoky, rich, and endlessly drinkable.”
“The sherry finish adds beautiful depth to Caol Ila’s clean peat.”
“A dram that evolves with every sip, pure Islay magic.”

Interesting Fact:
Darkness’s use of octave casks, just one eighth the size of a standard barrel, accelerates maturation and concentrates flavor, creating whiskies of exceptional color and intensity.

Serving Suggestions:
Enjoy neat for the full interplay of smoke and sweetness, or add a few drops of water to reveal its chocolate and fruit layers. Best paired with dark chocolate, cured meats, or sea salt caramel.

Distillery Background:
Founded in 1846, Caol Ila Distillery overlooks the Sound of Islay, crafting some of the island’s most refined peated malts. Partnered with Darkness, its elegant smoke gains sherry-infused richness, an evolution that enhances, not hides, its maritime character.