{"title":"A Burns Night Tasting 2023","description":"Thank you for attending \u003cstrong\u003eA Burns Night Tasting\u003c\/strong\u003e at The Brandy Library! Please enjoy preferential pricing on featured casks below. A 10% discount may be applied using promo code BURNS2023 at checkout. This promotion is valid through Wednesday night (1\/25) at midnight ET. Thank you!","products":[{"product_id":"cask-no-4-343","title":"Cask No. 4.343","description":"\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1507\/7302\/files\/Lightly_Peated_Updated_Strip.png?1957\" align=\"right\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Vaults Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCask No. 4.343\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnalytical Allure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighland, Island\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe scent we found was that of a burnt, traditional Christmas cake and scorched raisins, as one Panellist even detected exhaust fumes from a tugboat. On the palate we all got madeira wine; however some tasted the dry sercial served with olives, roasted almonds and Kirsch salami, others the sweetest version, a malmsey with chocolate crumpets. Following reduction, the aroma turned sweeter and smoother, with malt extract, apple shisha and lightly burnt babka. To taste, an explosion of incense smoke preceded warming flavours of cinder toffee and pain au raisin. Following 24 years in an ex-bourbon hogshead, we transferred this whisky into a second fill Madeira hogshead. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCask: Second-fill Madeira hogshead\u003cbr\u003e Age: 31 years\u003cbr\u003e Date distilled: May 1991\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol: 53.6%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSA allocation: 60 bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e700mL bottle format\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbout The Vaults Collection:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Vaults Collection is a selection of the \u003cb\u003efinest and rarest single cask, single malt whisky\u003c\/b\u003e, set aside from The Scotch Malt Whisky Society’s most remarkable stocks over the years. They have been released from the depths of our treasure trove of casks, after decades of slow maturation and careful nurturing. The Vaults Collection represents the whisky lover’s dream: \u003cb\u003eA \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003echance to journey back into whisky history\u003c\/b\u003e, including the opportunity to experience styles or distilleries that no longer exist. The Collection takes its name from the Society’s historical home at The Vaults in Leith, Scotland’s oldest commercial building in continuous use whose connection with the drinks world dates back to the 12th century. 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A varied assortment we agreed. Some water moved things in a distinctly floral direction with physalis, pressed flowers, blackcurrant cordial, mothballs and brown soda bread. The neat palate displayed Moffat toffee, lemon sherbet, lightly phonic cask char, malt extract and heather beers with a medical tang of wintergreen. Reduction brought a more rounded profile with almond flakes, caramelised oatmeal, citrus rinds and buttered toast. 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The palate started with Battenberg, maple and pecan Danish pastries, jelly beans and raspberry jam, before discovering pencil shavings, liquorice, gingerbread and sugar-coated fennel seeds. The reduced nose had us sitting on a wooden bench in a sunlit lemon grove tasting Black Magic chocolate brazils – a delightful combination. In reduction, the palate suddenly exploded with fruit – tropical cocktails, watermelon, dragon fruit, kumquat, pomegranate, zesty orange and maraschino cherries – all with a pleasant waxy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCask: First-fill barrel\u003cbr\u003e Age: 14 years\u003cbr\u003e Date distilled: March 2007\u003cbr\u003e Alcohol: 54.8%\u003cbr\u003e USA allocation: 120 bottles\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Scotch Malt Whisky Society","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39928810995783,"sku":"009.228","price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1507\/7302\/products\/9.228.png?v=1682432313"},{"product_id":"cask-no-23-78","title":"Cask No. 23.78","description":"\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1507\/7302\/files\/Peated_Updated_Strip.png?1956\" align=\"right\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCask No. 23.78\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e    \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmoky seadog\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIslay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease limit one (1) bottle per member\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh linens drying in the sunshine with a whaff of peat smoke coming from the nearby pagoda roof as we prepared a fresh mackerel ceviche with habanero. Fiery chilli hotdogs in brine on the palate neat were followed by poached tuna steaks in a sauce gribiche (cornichons and capers) with crashing medicinal waves in between. After the addition of water, a medicinal, salty and mineral scent at first reminded us of camphor and menthol before the sweet smoke of whipped cream, treacle and golden syrup appeared. The taste now a lot sweeter and fruitier like prosciutto wrapped apricots and seared scallops with serrano ham.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCask: First-fill barrel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: 10 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate distilled: December 2010\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol: 52.2%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSA allocation: 78 bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Scotch Malt Whisky Society","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39928849727559,"sku":"023.78","price":370.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1507\/7302\/products\/23.78.png?v=1672937996"},{"product_id":"cask-no-48-145","title":"Cask No. 48.145","description":"\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1507\/7302\/files\/Spicy_and_Sweet_Updated_Strip.png?1955\" align=\"right\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCask No. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e48.145                         \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThick as thieves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpeyside, Spey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe extremely charming initial nose suggested to us peach fuzz, runny honey, stone fruits, waxed canvass and stem ginger in syrup. A hugely textural and 'thick' nose. Water brought notes of warm soda bread, butter, honey and spearmint. Also lanolin and turmeric adding balance. Still this impression of 'weight' and texture. The neat palate opened with a big hit of pineapple bubble-gum and fruit salad juices. Jackfruit, green pepper, sweet calvados, limoncello and the richness of a dark winter ale. With water it took on a herbal and lightly medicinal edge, with liquorice, dried herbs, menthol tobacco and sweet wines. \u003c\/p\u003e\nCask: First-fill barrel\u003cbr\u003e Age: 8 years\u003cbr\u003e Date distilled: November 2012\u003cbr\u003e Alcohol: 59.6%\u003cbr\u003e USA allocation: 60 bottles","brand":"The Scotch Malt Whisky Society","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39928853725255,"sku":"048.145","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1507\/7302\/products\/48.145.png?v=1672938262"},{"product_id":"cask-no-71-86","title":"Cask No. 71.86","description":"\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1507\/7302\/files\/Juicy_Oak_and_Vanilla_Updated_Strip.png?1961\" align=\"right\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCask No. 71.86\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sweet dream\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpeyside, Lossie\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshly baked banana bread arrived with a topping of walnut icing and nutmeg while the juiciness of lemon zest and apples joined pineapple sherbet and pear schnapps. The palate carried delicious creamy textures with coconut and vanilla. Pears served with ginger and clove syrup mellowed into lemon drizzle cake and after dinner mint chocolates. A subtle floral aroma of heather arrived with water before the fruitiness returned with pears, pineapples and limes mixed together in a sorbet. The palate again embraced vanilla cream but now with orange zest, quince jelly and hints of sage while chocolate flavoured breakfast cereals lingered on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCask: First-fill barrel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: 13 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate distilled: October 2007\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol: 55.1%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSA allocation: 78 bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Scotch Malt Whisky Society","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39928856903751,"sku":"071.86","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1507\/7302\/products\/71.86.png?v=1682432433"},{"product_id":"cask-no-112-96","title":"Cask No. 112.96","description":"\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1507\/7302\/files\/Juicy_Oak_and_Vanilla_Updated_Strip.png?1961\" align=\"right\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCask No. 112.96\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSensory sudoku\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighland, Southern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike puzzling over a puzzle we found a thought provoking medley of toasted cereals and marzipan with crunchy autumn leaves and a wave of tropical fruit alongside red liquorice, coriander and icing on old wood. Flavours on the tongue embraced nut husks and linseed oil with a warming heat that mellowed into dried apricots, toffee apples and thick cut marmalade. Water uncovered nut oil and creamy textures that coated woody spices and a fruit bowl of papaya, banana and gooseberries. Complex flavours now suggested rhubarb, liquorice and citrus peel while wood tannins merged with cask char, turmeric and menthol tobacco on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCask: First\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-fill barrel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Age: 16 years\u003cbr\u003e Date distilled: January 2005\u003cbr\u003e Alcohol: 53.2%\u003cbr\u003e USA allocation: 90 bottles\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Scotch Malt Whisky Society","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39928859263047,"sku":"112.96","price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1507\/7302\/products\/112.96.png?v=1672937821"},{"product_id":"cask-no-48-143","title":"Cask No. 48.143","description":"\u003cimg align=\"right\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1507\/7302\/files\/Spicy_and_Sweet_Updated_Strip.png?1955\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCask No. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e48.143                         \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorm silk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpeyside, Spey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn extremely expressive neat nose that implied white and yellow flowers, rose water, sandalwood, Turkish delight, tiger balm and dried lavender. Weighty distillate but also elegant and complex. Reduction brought notes of new leather, cough medicines, pulpy waxes and citrus rinds. A wonderfully expressive dram we thought. The neat palate displayed an initial richness with lemon jelly, pineapple syrup, peach schnapps and melon balls. Water brought white stone fruits, lychee cordial and elderflower champagne. 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