64.2%         500 ml

 Those who have been following Dark Valley for some time will remember Prisoner's Chain and Judge's Gavel, both robust ex-Port casks filled with Lark Distillery spirit. Those casks were the first two instalments of Dark Valley’s Crime Series, the journey of the prisoner from capture through conviction to execution and burial. 

This is the third chapter, on the fateful day when the noose tightens.

This bottling is a sibling cask to the first two editions, with the wonderful Lark distillate carrying the wet port syrupy notes. As independently bottled Lark spirit, and especially Lark whisky in single small format casks becomes more elusive, so too does the prisoner's chances of reprieve.

There were only 34 bottles of Hangman's Noose, which was bottled at Dark Valley’s signature natural cask strength of 64.2% ABV.

 Hangman’s Noose – for convicted criminals in the United Kingdom, transportation to Tasmania was often the only alternative to the gallows. Whether it was murder or stealing bread, the decision to voyage by sea to Van Diemen’s Land was made for them. Now Tasmania is the destination of choice, not made with consideration of the hangman’s noose. An intense whisky representing the pride in what is Tasmania today.

 Indicative Tasting Notes:

 Red fruit syrup with a earthen smoky oak tannin, the pome fruit undertones reveal themselves as the palate turns into cherry jam and black tea. (Dark Valley Whisky Company)

This product is located in Australia.