{"product_id":"artist-dark-side-of-the-moon-15-2025-speyside-single-malt","title":"ARTIST Dark Side of the Moon #15 2025 Speyside Single Malt","description":"\u003cp\u003eARTIST's Dark Side of the Moon #15 is a 25-year-old Speyside single malt Scotch whisky from Benrinnes Distillery, bottled at cask strength 52.3% ABV. Distilled in 1997 and aged in a sherry hogshead (Cask #9746), this limited edition celebrates ARTIST's 15th anniversary with just 291 bottles available worldwide, individually selected and bottled in Scotland for La Maison du Whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eARTIST has built a reputation for sourcing exceptional single casks that tell unique stories, and this Benrinnes expression exemplifies their curatorial expertise. Benrinnes Distillery, nestled in the heart of Speyside, produces robust single malts known for their complexity and depth. The quarter-century maturation in a carefully selected sherry hogshead has transformed this Highland spirit into something truly extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich dark fruits, toasted almonds, aged leather, Christmas spices, honeyed oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried figs, dark chocolate, walnut oil, cinnamon bark, sherry-soaked raisins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, with lingering nutty sweetness, gentle smoke, and warming spices\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\u003eRelease Year\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2025\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\u003eLimited Edition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e291 bottles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistillation Year\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1997\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\u003eSerious Whisky Collectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ultra-limited anniversary release with documented provenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Celebrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quarter-century aged expression worthy of milestone moments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat Sipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cask strength complexity rewards contemplative drinking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInvestment Portfolio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collectible independent bottling with strong appreciation potential\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 #15 taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 25-year Benrinnes delivers rich sherry influence with layers of dark fruits, nuts, and spices. The nose opens with dried figs and Christmas spices, while the palate showcases dark chocolate, walnut oil, and sherry-soaked raisins, finishing with long nutty sweetness and gentle warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this good for cocktails?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 52.3% ABV and with this level of rarity, this whisky is best enjoyed neat or with a splash of water. The complex sherry cask influence and 25-year maturation deserve to be savored undiluted rather than mixed into cocktails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I drink this whisky?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe neat in a Glencairn glass at room temperature, or add a few drops of water to open up the aromatics. The cask strength allows you to control the intensity—start neat, then experiment with small water additions to find your preferred balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this worth the investment?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith only 291 bottles available and representing ARTIST's 15th anniversary, this offers both exceptional drinking quality and collectible appeal. The 25-year age statement from respected Benrinnes Distillery, combined with expert sherry cask selection, justifies the premium positioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this different from other 25-year Scotch whiskies?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis expression stands out through ARTIST's curatorial selection process, the specific sherry hogshead influence, and extreme rarity. Unlike mass-market releases, each bottle represents a unique moment in time from cask #9746, offering collectors both drinking pleasure and historical significance.\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":42132645806135,"sku":"ADSOTM152025SSM","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/8843\/0135\/files\/front_d4cc0fb8-a3b9-43c7-a04f-46a61c9a12d3.jpg?v=1772987396","url":"https:\/\/dramstreet.com\/products\/artist-dark-side-of-the-moon-15-2025-speyside-single-malt","provider":"Dram Street","version":"1.0","type":"link"}