Simple Sample Revives Dark Series with 18-Year Secret Speyside

Simple Sample Revives Dark Series with 18-Year-Old Secret Speyside

Simple Sample returns to the spotlight with Simple Sample 18 Years Old Secret Dark Speyside 50 cl , an 18-year-old Secret "Dark" Speyside single malt. Part of their Dark series, this limited edition release is crafted for fans of robust Speyside expressions matured in sherry casks. With only 92 bottles produced, this bottling promises a dark, mature, and spicy profile that showcases the distillery’s focus on cask strength and natural color.

Maturation & Flavor Profile

This single malt was aged exclusively in a First Fill Oloroso Sherry Cask, imparting depth and warmth to the spirit. Bottled at a potent 55.7% ABV and non-chill-filtered, it delivers a full-bodied experience shaped by 18 years of maturation. The sherry influence is evident through flavors of dark berries, raisin, plum jam, dates, and orange peel, complemented by cocoa, spices, old wood, leather, and a subtle tobacco note. The cask selection underpins the whisky’s richness, structure, and mature character.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Dark berries, raisins, plum jam, dates, orange peel
• Palate: Cocoa, spices, old wood, leather
• Finish: Warm with hints of tobacco and lingering spice

Release & Availability

Simple Sample 18 Years Old Secret Dark Speyside 50 cl is limited to 92 bottles, each containing 0.5 liters plus a 2cl sample for initial tasting convenience. It is currently available for pre-order through Spiritory, with delivery expected from late May to early June. The current price stands at €67.41, increasing to €74.90 after May 25, 2026.

This release is ideal for collectors seeking a mature, dark sherry cask Speyside single malt that prioritizes authenticity and craftsmanship over branding—capturing the heart of traditional Speyside whisky in cask strength form.