{"product_id":"artist-dark-side-of-the-moon-2025-speyside-single-malt","title":"Artist Dark Side of the Moon 2025 Speyside Single Malt","description":"Artist's The Dark Side of the Moon is a 25-year Speyside single malt Scotch whisky from Benrinnes Distillery, bottled at cask strength 52.3% ABV from a single sherry hogshead cask #9746. This limited edition of just 291 bottles celebrates Artist's 15th anniversary with a whisky distilled in 1997 and bottled in 2025, individually selected and bottled in Scotland for La Maison du Whisky.\n\nHidden in the rolling hills of Speyside, Benrinnes Distillery has quietly crafted exceptional single malts since 1835. Their unique partial triple distillation creates a distinctive character that sets them apart from their Speyside neighbors. This quarter-century expression showcases the distillery's mastery, enhanced by extended maturation in a premium sherry hogshead that has imparted layers of rich complexity to the golden spirit.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyed dried fruits, warm Christmas spices, leather-bound books, toasted almonds, dark chocolate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich sherry influence with stewed apples, cinnamon bark, orange peel, walnut oil, aged oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming with lingering spice, dark fruit compote, gentle smoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpirit Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpeyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e52.3%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistillery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBenrinnes Distillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpeyside, Scotland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCask Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSherry Hogshead\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCask Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#9746\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease Year\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLimited Edition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e291 bottles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollectors and Connoisseurs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited edition anniversary bottling with exceptional provenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Celebrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mark milestone moments with this rare 25-year expression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat Sipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best enjoyed without ice to appreciate the full complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGift Giving:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prestigious presentation for the discerning whisky enthusiast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Artist Dark Side of the Moon taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 25-year Speyside single malt offers rich sherry influence with honeyed dried fruits on the nose, followed by stewed apples, cinnamon, and orange peel on the palate. The extended maturation in sherry hogshead creates deep complexity with layers of dark chocolate, warm spices, and aged oak culminating in a long, warming finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this whisky good for cocktails?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 52.3% ABV and with only 291 bottles produced, this rare 25-year single malt is best appreciated neat or with just a splash of water. Its exceptional character and limited availability make it too precious for mixing, allowing you to fully experience the quarter-century of maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I drink Artist Dark Side of the Moon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe neat in a Glencairn glass at room temperature to fully appreciate the aromatic complexity. If desired, add just a few drops of water to open up the flavors, as the cask strength 52.3% ABV can benefit from slight dilution to reveal more subtle notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this Artist bottling special?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Artist's 15th anniversary release, limited to just 291 bottles from a single sherry hogshead cask. The 25-year age statement from respected Benrinnes Distillery, combined with the rich sherry maturation and cask strength bottling, creates an exceptional and collectible expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this similar to other Speyside whiskies?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile sharing Speyside's characteristic elegance, this Benrinnes expression stands apart due to the distillery's unique partial triple distillation process. The extended 25-year sherry maturation creates deeper, richer flavors than younger Speyside malts, with more intensity than typical Speyside expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artist","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43386200555594,"sku":"ADSOTM2025SSM","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/6095\/7258\/files\/front_7f5f42a6-8f15-43ce-9e15-fe9c626eca5e.jpg?v=1772987429","url":"https:\/\/theoldrickhouse.com\/products\/artist-dark-side-of-the-moon-2025-speyside-single-malt","provider":"The Old Rickhouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}