{"title":"Distillery Dive #4: Orcadian Elegance","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLet’s take a whisky dip! Our Distillery Dive series continues as we explore an ocean of flavours with two sensational casks from the Orkney Islands! \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDistillery Dive #4: Orcadian Elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e offers decadent aromas and flavours of sea, smoke and sherry! Whilst most Society members are quite familiar with the peaty potential of distillery 4 releases, let’s look at the dazzling effects of sherry cask maturation in two 19-year-old expressions!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe single malts featured here were distilled on August 20\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e, 2001. After \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e17 years of aging in ex-Oloroso butts\u003c\/strong\u003e, they were each transferred to a different \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esherry cask for\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2 years of additional maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e. The resultant whiskies will transport your senses across the Atlantic to Scotland and Spain! \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCask No. 4.292 Peat fire tales \u003c\/strong\u003ewas aged in a\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e first-fill Pedro Ximenez butt\u003c\/strong\u003e and displays a balanced union of maritime salinity and sherry sweetness. The heather-honey peat of Orkney shines through on a palate of chocolate, citrus and exotic herbs. \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCask No. 4.293 A cunning combo \u003c\/strong\u003ewas aged in a\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e second-fill Spanish oak Oloroso butt\u003c\/strong\u003e that previously contained a stunning whisky from distillery 29! Dessert is served with this delicious dram – dark chocolate, figs, maple syrup and crepes flambéed in Grand Marnier are just a few of the aromas and flavours picked up by our Tasting Panel. These whiskies exhibit entertainingly different styles of peat and sherry influence!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe best way to foster this exploratory dive is through a side-by-side comparative tasting so we have created the \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDistillery Dive #4: Orcadian Elegance bundle\u003c\/strong\u003e. Whether you choose to savour these malts side by side or individually, we trust your discovery will be an utterly delicious and richly rewarding one!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSlàinte Mhath!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cask-no-4-292","title":"Cask No. 4.292","description":"\u003cimg align=\"right\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1507\/7302\/files\/Lightly_Peated_Updated_Strip.png?1957\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCask No. 4.292\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeat fire tales\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighland, Island\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe had a quality fish and chips in brown sauce sitting on the harbour wall in Stromness watching the ferry disappear into the sunset and we washed it down with honey blood orange margaritas with smoky lime salt. It was getting cold and we moved into the cottage with a roaring peat fire warming us quickly as we enjoyed slices of fudge and smoky tea penicillin, a cocktail using lemon juice, honey-ginger syrup, Lapsang Souchong tea and sweet smoky whisky – worked absolute wonders as we had a fun filled evening telling stories. After 17 years in an ex-oloroso butt, we transferred this whisky into a first fill PX Sherry butt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCask: First-fill Pedro Ximenez butt\u003cbr\u003e Age: 19 years\u003cbr\u003e Date distilled: August 2001\u003cbr\u003e Alcohol: 59.4%\u003cbr\u003e USA allocation: 132 bottles\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Scotch Malt Whisky Society","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39698461917255,"sku":"004.292","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1507\/7302\/products\/4.292.jpg?v=1669052952"},{"product_id":"cask-no-4-293","title":"Cask No. 4.293","description":"\u003cimg align=\"right\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1507\/7302\/files\/Deep_Rich_and_Dried_Fruits_Updated_Strip.png?1963\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCask No. 4.293\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cunning combo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighland, Island\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho was smoking a hookah with raspberry and apple flavoured tobacco in the engine room of a Clyde puffer? And not only that, but there were also luscious lashings of cocoa, chocolate mousse, hazelnut ganache as well as damson jam, fig rolls, red onion chutney and peppered beefy Yorkshire puddings. Diluted the scent of chocolate crepes flambeed in orange liqueur as well as crispy bacon and maple syrup-drizzled pancakes appeared. Like a Phoenix rising from the ashes - truly a cunning combo! After 17 years in an ex-oloroso butt, we transferred this whisky into a second fill Spanish oak oloroso sherry butt which previously matured whisky from Society cask 29.260.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCask: Second-fill ex-Islay Spanish oak Oloroso butt\u003cbr\u003e Age: 19 years\u003cbr\u003e Date distilled: August 2001\u003cbr\u003e Alcohol: 58.9%\u003cbr\u003e USA allocation: 126 bottles\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Scotch Malt Whisky Society","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39698462834759,"sku":"004.293","price":345.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1507\/7302\/products\/4.293w_strip.png?v=1656606994"},{"product_id":"distillery-dive-orcadian-elegance","title":"Distillery Dive: Orcadian Elegance","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery Dive #4: Orcadian Elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e offers decadent aromas and flavours of sea, smoke and sherry! Whilst most Society members are quite familiar with the peaty potential of distillery 4 releases, let’s look at the dazzling effects of sherry cask maturation in two 19-year-old expressions!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe single malts featured here were distilled on August 20\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e, 2001. After \u003cstrong\u003e17 years of aging in ex-Oloroso butts\u003c\/strong\u003e, they were each transferred to a different \u003cstrong\u003esherry cask for\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e2 years of additional maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e. The resultant whiskies will transport your senses across the Atlantic to Scotland and Spain! \u003cstrong\u003eCask No. 4.292 Peat fire tales \u003c\/strong\u003ewas aged in a\u003cstrong\u003e first-fill Pedro Ximenez butt\u003c\/strong\u003e and displays a balanced union of maritime salinity and sherry sweetness. The heather-honey peat of Orkney shines through on a palate of chocolate, citrus and exotic herbs. \u003cstrong\u003eCask No. 4.293 A cunning combo \u003c\/strong\u003ewas aged in a\u003cstrong\u003e second-fill Spanish oak Oloroso butt\u003c\/strong\u003e that previously contained a stunning whisky from distillery 29! Dessert is served with this delicious dram – dark chocolate, figs, maple syrup and crepes flambéed in Grand Marnier are just a few of the aromas and flavours picked up by our Tasting Panel. 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Our comparative cask series continues as we explore the wide and wonderful ocean of flavours Society whisky offers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the River Clyde just thirty minutes from the Society’s Bath Street member venue and you’ll arrive at the doorstep of our featured distillery. Certainly, the most fascinating aspect of Distillery #5 lies in their decision to triple distill all their single malts. This third distillation creates a pure and delicate newmake with sweet citrus and malt notes. This delicacy demands excellent cask management, and just about all of this whisky is aged in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels. The bourbon barrel provides structure, sweetness and spice without overpowering the nuances of the make. 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