{"title":"Hidden Gems of December – Jenna's Picks","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, we are on a passionate pursuit of the world’s most unique casks of whisky. Oftentimes the casks that turn out to be the most memorable happen to be the most unexpected. Here are three (3) Hidden Gems selected by Jenna Elie to consider for your home collection and for sharing this holiday season:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cask-no-68-70","title":"Cask No. 68.70","description":"\u003cp\u003eA ‘whacky’ aroma of over-ripe bananas lying in an eye-catching spalted sycamore bowl on an antique rattan table in the sun came to mind. It did not stop there as the palate seamlessly carried on with that more idiosyncratic theme, how about a spoonful of chocolate hazelnut marquise with Nutella feuilletine and caramelised banana mouse? Intrigued? You should be as after dilution we used a handful of heather to mop barbeque sauce on to bacon wrapped barbequed spiced Moroccan meatballs. Following nine years in an ex-bourbon hogshead, we transferred this whisky into a 1st fill custom toasted American and European oak barrique.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Scotch Malt Whisky Society","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39879961346119,"sku":"068.70","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1507\/7302\/files\/68.70-web.png?v=1777052511"},{"product_id":"cask-no-63-86","title":"Cask No. 63.86","description":"\u003cimg align=\"right\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1507\/7302\/files\/Sweet_Fruity_and_Mellow_Updated_Strip.png?1955\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCask No. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e63.86\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust immerse yourself\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpeyside, Spey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe were greeted by a bouquet of bourbon sweetness without the domination of wood, Scottish tablet, vanilla fudge and custard slices laced with nutmeg. A wonderful texture neat, sweet with a hint of spice, just enough to keep us interested with marshmallows, sweet satsumas and a rhubarb and custard pie with a spiced butter crumble. After we added water, the room was filled with aromas of poached pears, coconut panna cotta, buttercream and a cinnamon spiced chamomile tea latte while to taste now mashed bananas on buttered toast and sparkling white grape juice. In the long finish a grapefruit mango smoothie with turmeric and ginger. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCask: First-fill barrel\u003cbr\u003e Age: 19 years\u003cbr\u003e Date distilled: May 2002\u003cbr\u003e Alcohol: 51.4%\u003cbr\u003e USA allocation: 66 bottles\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Scotch Malt Whisky Society","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39880024916039,"sku":"063.86","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1507\/7302\/products\/63.86.png?v=1666888236"},{"product_id":"cask-no-80-31","title":"Cask No. 80.31","description":"\u003cimg align=\"right\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1507\/7302\/files\/Juicy_Oak_and_Vanilla_Updated_Strip.png?1961\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCask No. 80.31\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsuperable enjoyment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpeyside, Spey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose neat took us all by surprise, sweet, fruity, sun-soaked raisins, orange cream, ginger cake, strawberries dipped in chocolate and candied roasted nuts. So did the taste neat, juicy, deep and dark like a jamun cooler, black plums, chilled water, honey and a pinch of black pepper powder and salt. After the addition of water, the aroma was that of strawberry tarts, custard slices as well as pistachio cake and on the palate creamy bourbon vanilla, Malaga, hazelnut and chocolate ice cream. Following nine years in an ex-bourbon hogshead, we transferred this whisky into a 1st fill Oloroso hogshead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCask: First-fill Oloroso hogshead\u003cbr\u003e Age: 11 years\u003cbr\u003e Date distilled: March 2010\u003cbr\u003e Alcohol: 58.5%\u003cbr\u003e USA allocation: 90 bottles\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Scotch Malt Whisky Society","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39880026619975,"sku":"080.31","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1507\/7302\/products\/80.31.png?v=1666888275"},{"product_id":"holiday-hidden-gems-by-jenna-elie","title":"Holiday Hidden Gems by Jenna Elie","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe are on a passionate pursuit of the world’s most unique casks of whisky. Oftentimes, the casks that turn out to be the most memorable happen to be the most unexpected. Here are three (3) \u003cstrong\u003eHoliday\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHidden Gems selected by Jenna Elie \u003c\/strong\u003e to consider for your home collection and for sharing this holiday season!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's not often we see a whisky from an Oloroso hogshead on our \"Juicy, Oak and Vanilla\" flavour profile! \u003cstrong\u003eCask No. 80.31 Insuperable enjoyment\u003c\/strong\u003e hails from a Speyside distillery that we very rarely see any official bottlings, and 11-year in both ex bourbon and Oloroso hogsheads delivers all of the flavour! The nose is fresh strawberries dipped in chocolate, on top of a warm slice of ginger cake. The palate explodes with pistachio, hazelnuts and creamy bourbon cream! This would pair beautifully with some warm pound cake and fresh berries, which would make a great addition to your holiday spread this year!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Spicy and Sweet\" flavour profile has become a fan favorite for me this year, just busting at the seams with rich, and exotic flavours and \u003cstrong\u003eCask No. 68.70 Intriguing Idiosyncratic\u003c\/strong\u003e is a welcome addition to our purple hued group! After nine years in an ex-bourbon hogshead, we transferred this Highland whisky into a 1st fill custom toasted American and European oak barrique, which resulted in some whacky, rich, decanent and luscious flavours! The nose is ripe tropical fruits baking in a library full of old books on a hot day. The palate was like a chex mix, both sweet and savory, with notes of hazelnut mousse topped with bacon with a lovely herbaceous wisp on the end. A wild ride of a whisky, perfect for sparking some great conversation this holiday season!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the holiday season, it's easy to forget to treat ourselves, and if you're looking for a sign to do just that, here it is! \u003cstrong\u003eCask No. 63.86 Just immerse yourself\u003c\/strong\u003e takes you on a wild ride of aromas and flavours that have my mouth watering as I write this! The nose presents fresh bourbon sweetness followed by Scottish tablet and a hint of freshly squeezed citrus. Matured for 19 years in a first fill bourbon barrel, this whisky has some serious flavour to explore! On the palate there is spiced pear tart with a shortbread crust, followed by some faint tropical sweetness. Following close behind is a viscous warmth of herbal tea and vanilla creme, rounded out with a little effervescent pop! I dare say this is a perfect after meal dessert, and worth immersing yourself in!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf ordered separately: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCask No. 80.31= $125; Cask No. 68.70= $130; Cask No. 63.86= $200.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" align=\"right\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1507\/7302\/files\/Juicy_Oak_and_Vanilla_Updated_Strip.png?1961\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCask No. 80.31 - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eInsuperable enjoyment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Date distilled: March 2010\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCask: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFirst-fill Oloroso hogshead\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAge: 11 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlcohol: 58.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion: Speyside Spey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg align=\"right\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1507\/7302\/files\/Spicy_and_Sweet_Updated_Strip.png?1955\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCask No. 68.70 - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIntriguing Idiosyncratic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Date distilled: August 2008\u003cbr\u003e Cask: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFirst-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003efill custom-toasted American and European oak barrique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAge: 12 years\u003cbr\u003e Alcohol: 59.5%\u003cbr\u003e Region: Highland Southern\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg align=\"right\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1507\/7302\/files\/Sweet_Fruity_and_Mellow_Updated_Strip.png?1955\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCask No. 63.86- \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eJust immerse yourself\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Date distilled: May 2002\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCask: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFirst-fill barrel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: 19 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol: 51.4%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion: Speyside Spey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Scotch Malt Whisky Society","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39921056907335,"sku":"Holiday Hidden Gems by Jenna Elie x3","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1507\/7302\/products\/80.31_68.70_63.86.png?v=1671131446"},{"product_id":"cask-no-68-83","title":"Cask No. 68.83","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. 68.83\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReverberating bass notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighland, Southern\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose crooned sweet songs of golden syrup, spun sugar, maple candies and Victoria cream sponge; with an understated bass harmony of hickory wood, polished furniture, walnut oil and Victory Vs. On the palate, that harmony swelled to a rafter-raising crescendo of charred oak, pickled ginger, coriander, liquorice root, chewing tobacco and leather; its sweetness (white chocolate, honey, molasses cake, barley sugars) seemed more subdued. The reduced nose discovered Sauternes, brandy-macerated plums and fruits of the forest jam. The palate now conveyed cherry chocolates, Christmas cake and sticky toffee pudding with a woody finish of pink peppercorns and chewed pencil ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\nCask: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Refill hogshead\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":4329,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"6\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"8\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"9\":1,\"10\":2,\"15\":\"arial\"}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRefill re-charred hogshead\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Age: 10 years\u003cbr\u003e Date distilled: March 2011\u003cbr\u003e Alcohol: 59.5%\u003cbr\u003e USA allocation: 72 bottles","brand":"The Scotch Malt Whisky Society","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40129430913095,"sku":"068.83","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1507\/7302\/files\/68.83.png?v=1688650206"}],"url":"https:\/\/orders.smwsa.com\/collections\/hidden-gems-jennas-picks1.oembed","provider":"The Scotch Malt Whisky Society","version":"1.0","type":"link"}