Ola Dubh 18 Year Old

◎ Aussehen

Deep black-brown hue with a dense, persistent head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. The beer presents as opaque and full-bodied in appearance, with excellent foam retention characteristic of high-gravity stouts aged in oak.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent whisky notes from the Highland Park cask maturation, followed by layers of dark chocolate and roasted coffee grounds. Subtle floral and berry undertones emerge beneath, with hints of woodland spice and oak that speak to extended cask contact.

◐ Geschmack

The palate balances sweetness from rich malt with vanilla and tobacco notes derived from cask contact. Mid-palate reveals dried fruit complexity—raisins and fig notes—alongside dry oak tannins and a measured bitterness that extends without dominating. The mouthfeel is full and warming, with alcohol well-integrated.

◑ Abgang

The finish is lengthy and warming, with lingering tobacco, dried fruit, and subtle sherry-cask character. Bitterness recedes gracefully, leaving a dry, warming aftertaste.