{"title":"Hidden Gems of July – Scott's Picks","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"x-size-18\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eThe Scotch Malt Whisky Society\u003c\/strong\u003e, we are on a passionate pursuit of the world’s most unique casks of whisky. But of all the whiskies available to members today, which are the real hidden gems?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"x-size-18\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere are three whiskies you don’t want to miss: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cask-no-44-160","title":"Cask No. 44.160","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1507\/7302\/files\/Deep_Rich_and_Dried_Fruits_Updated_Strip.png?1963\" align=\"right\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCask No. 44.160\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMe gusta mucho!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpeyside, Spey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose treated us to lunch in Jerez – acorn-fed pata negra and matured manchego served on a big old oak board with honey-drizzled walnuts – accompanied by both fino and oloroso. The palate also provided immediate transportation to Andalucia – prunes wrapped in jamon, toasted oak, syrup of figs and lip-smacking PX depth. The reduced nose was like walking from sombra into sol – bodega courtyards, sultanas, burnt orange, ginger cake, pumpernickel and an aroma of rancio. What joy the palate gave us – espresso and tiramisu, madeira cake, almonds, dates, bitter chocolate and cured ham with fig jam – \"me gusta mucho!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCask: First-fill Spanish oak Oloroso hogshead\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: 19 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate distilled: June 2003\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol: 58.3%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSA allocation: 189 bottles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e700mL bottle format\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Scotch Malt Whisky Society","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40042674520135,"sku":"044.160","price":235.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1507\/7302\/files\/44.160_770547fa-023c-41f0-bc8b-50e51f573706.png?v=1687795396"},{"product_id":"cask-no-10-232","title":"Cask No. 10.232","description":"\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1507\/7302\/files\/Heavily_Peated_Updated_Strip.png?1958\" align=\"right\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCask No. 10.232\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e    \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDown at the harbour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIslay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean yet oily aromas suggested smoked salmon, crushed nuts and prawns served with samphire and marie rose sauce on a sandy beach. Aniseed and liquorice announced themselves on the palate before bacon grease and medicinal cream dripped on to oily engine rags. With water we discovered mineral aromas and scorched herbs while nutty notes returned with smoked peanuts and distinctive carbolic hints mixed with evocative countryside smells. The palate now carried the weight of thick tar and muscle rub, however, lighter flavours of lemon peel, singed coconut husks and shortbread had emerged alongside salted liquorice and camphor. Five years in an ex-bourbon hogshead before being transferred to a toasted second fill hogshead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCask: Second-fill toasted oak hogshead\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: 9 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate distilled: October 2013\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol: 61.1%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSA allocation: 279 bottles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e700mL bottle format\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Scotch Malt Whisky Society","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40042675961927,"sku":"010.232","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1507\/7302\/files\/10.232.png?v=1687795376"}],"url":"https:\/\/orders.smwsa.com\/collections\/hidden-gems-of-july-scotts-picks.oembed","provider":"The Scotch Malt Whisky Society","version":"1.0","type":"link"}