Campbeltown 8 Year Old – Oloroso Cask Finish – Darkness

Campbeltown 8 Year Old – Oloroso Cask Finish from Darkness is a bold, small-batch single malt Scotch whisky that perfectly showcases the rugged, characterful nature of the Campbeltown region enhanced by the richness of hand-selected Oloroso sherry octave casks.

Darkness is renowned for its innovative approach to cask finishing, particularly its use of octave casks—small, intensely active oak vessels that dramatically accelerate flavour interaction. In this expression, a young yet robust Campbeltown malt is finished in Oloroso sherry octaves, resulting in a whisky that delivers depth, intensity, and complexity far beyond its age statement.

On the nose, the whisky opens with rich dried fruits, dark chocolate, salted caramel, leather, and walnut, intertwined with Campbeltown’s signature coastal salinity and earthy malt character. Subtle notes of espresso, clove, and polished oak add further intrigue.

The palate is powerful, oily, and full-bodied, offering flavours of figs, raisins, treacle, spiced orange peel, cocoa powder, and roasted nuts. The Oloroso cask influence is pronounced, yet expertly balanced by the whisky’s maritime backbone—bringing together sweetness, savoury depth, and gentle dryness. A distinctive Campbeltown funk remains present throughout, grounding the sherry richness with authenticity.

The finish is long, warming, and assertive, lingering with notes of dark fruit syrup, oak spice, salty chocolate, and dry sherry tannins. This is a whisky designed for enthusiasts who appreciate intensity, texture, and bold flavour delivery.

Despite its relatively young age, Campbeltown 8 Year Old – Darkness demonstrates how precision cask finishing can elevate spirit maturity, making it a compelling choice for collectors, sherry-cask lovers, and fans of full-throttle Scotch whisky.

Ingredients, Composition, and Maturation

This expression is a single malt Scotch whisky, distilled from 100% malted barley and initially matured in traditional oak casks before undergoing a secondary maturation in Oloroso sherry octave casks.

The small cask size maximizes wood contact, intensifying sherry influence while preserving the distillery character. Darkness bottles its whiskies without artificial colouring, ensuring a natural, cask-driven presentation.

Usage Areas (For Educational & Research Purposes)

Campbeltown 8 Year Old – Oloroso Cask Finish – Darkness is ideal for:

• Advanced whisky tastings and sherry-cask comparisons

• Exploring octave cask maturation techniques

• Fans of bold Campbeltown malt profiles

• Collectors of limited independent bottlings

• Educational use in whisky finishing and flavour concentration

Best enjoyed neat, with optional water to soften the sherry intensity and reveal additional layers.

Independent Bottling Excellence & Consumer Trust

Darkness is widely respected for its high-impact cask finishes, transparency, and small-batch releases. This Campbeltown 8 Year Old exemplifies the brand’s philosophy—delivering maximum flavour without sacrificing regional identity. Each bottle reflects careful cask selection, craftsmanship, and a commitment to whisky enthusiasts who seek distinctive experiences.

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