Caol Ila 14 Year Old Darkness Oloroso Cask Finish 43.8 this Italian vermouth is made

this Italian vermouth is made using a recipe that dates back to the 1910s

the sherry cask is delivering nicely across the palate

made at Adnams in Suffolk

fresh cut hay and shortbread add a vanilla note to the nose

Caol Ila 14 Year Old Darkness Oloroso Cask Finish 43.8 this Italian vermouth is madeCaol Ila 14 Year Old Darkness Oloroso Cask Finish 55. 5% 50cl Darkness is a brand from the same folks behind That Boutique y Whisky Company. Theyre all about sherried whiskeys here and this one is a real winner. Its been finished in a tiny Oloroso octave cask to supercharge those classic sherry notes in the smoky spirit. Theres an array of baking spices in with a rich nuttiness, stone fruits and vanilla, all wrapped up in an earthy peat. Delicious.