Malts of Scotland

Malts of Scotland The Dark Side of Islay Scarabus 21 Year Old, Sherry, Port & Wine Cask, Malts of Scotland, 51.2%

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TypeBlended Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 16
Average Score
Avg 86
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Description

The Dark Side Of Islay Scarabus is a blend of malts from Islay, aged over 21 years. It is matured in a combination of sherry, port, and wine casks, resulting in a rich, complex, fruity, and smoky whisky. The series explores the stories and tales of Islay, aiming to evoke whiskies from long-disappeared distilleries.

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Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Aug 4, 2025SGD 373.76
Region
Islay
Age
21 Years
Vintage
1995
Bottled
2016
ABV
51.2%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Malts of Scotland
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
Sherry, Port & Wine
Bottling
Independent Bottling - Malts of Scotland
Peated
Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
N.A
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
1254
Has box
Yes
Closure
Driven Cork
Presentation
Tube
Series highlights
The Dark Side of Islay, Scarabus
Historical context
N.A
Special release
N.A
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Fine medicinal notes, smoke, ripe dark fruits, plum jam, old wood, leather, notes of tobacco, old sherry, ripe black cherries, open fireplace.
Palate
Earthy smoke, ash, dark cherries, gentleman's chocolate, smokehouse, bacon, leather, tobacco, cherry jelly, plum compote, wild berries, old attic, dust.
Finish
Lingering smoke and dark fruits, with hints of leather and a dry, oaky spice.
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