This single malt whisky is matured in American bourbon barrels and heavily toasted port casks from The Douro Valley in Portugal to produce a unique "black" toasted whisky with a dark color and a unique chocolatey flavor. Aromas of fresh fruits mingle with sultanas & black raisins that open up in layers, eventually revealing a deeper, darker side. This darker side dominates at first, with currants and rich dark chocolate being foremost. Then both bitterness & sweetness present themselves in equal proportions, gradually fading into a long finish.