{"title":"Hidden Gems – Scott's Picks","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Scotch Malt Whisky Society\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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) \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHidden Gems selected by Scott Brunow\u003c\/strong\u003e to consider for your home collection this month:\u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cask-no-115-26","title":"Cask No. 115.26","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. 115.26\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e  \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderground bakery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpeyside, Deveron\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rather firm and full bodied nose, one that suggested waxes, polished copper, nougat, chalky limestone and rice cereals. Also some earthy aspects such as undergrowth and autumn leaves. With water we got marshmallow, vanilla pods, cookie dough, ripe mango and some heady floral aromas such as honeysuckle. The palate was initially sweet and nutty, with coconut macaroons, Toblerone, overripe orchard fruits and golden syrup. Water brought out bakewell tart, pistachio ice cream, powdered custard and warm, freshly glazed pastries. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCask: Second-fill barrel\u003cbr\u003e Age: 11 years\u003cbr\u003e Date distilled: September 2009\u003cbr\u003e Alcohol: 59.8%\u003cbr\u003e USA allocation: 72 bottles\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Scotch Malt Whisky Society","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39698333827143,"sku":"115.26","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1507\/7302\/products\/115.26.jpg?v=1667245766"},{"product_id":"cask-no-66-198","title":"Cask No. 66.198","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. 66.198\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerene sunset satisfaction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighland, Eastern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe nosed clean, tantalising wood smoke and honey, ice-cream in a garden and paella or Sunday roast savouriness. The palate found hickory chip barbecued pork ribs, golden syrup, treacle and chalky sweets; leaving long-lingering impressions of clove, cinnamon, sandalwood and leather. The reduced nose evoked a dinner party for one panellist (paté, melba toast, honey-glazed ham) while another was smoke-puffing his beehive by the sea-shore. The reduced palate oozed sophisticated maturity – ruby port and sweet tingling cigar smoke; smooth and satisfying as the sunset on an unruffled sea. This went into a refill French oak barrique after 21 years in bourbon wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\nCask: Refill French oak barrique\u003cbr\u003e Age: 23 years\u003cbr\u003e Date distilled: October 1997\u003cbr\u003e Alcohol: 53.1%\u003cbr\u003e USA allocation: 120 bottles","brand":"The Scotch Malt Whisky Society","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39698339332167,"sku":"066.198","price":260.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1507\/7302\/products\/66.198.jpg?v=1669053171"},{"product_id":"cask-no-12-60","title":"Cask No. 12.60","description":"\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1507\/7302\/files\/Spicy_and_Dry_Updated_Strip.png?1955\" align=\"right\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCask No. 12.60\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e   \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet into the grove\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpeyside, Lossie\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe initial nose was nicely fresh with a fizz of citrus vitamin tablets in soda water, then freshly laundered linens, toasted cereals, flints, mineral oil and a wonderfully rich bready note. Water brings out buttered white toast, marshmallow spread, crushed cashew nuts, a hint of camphor and white chocolate buttons. The neat palate is robust and dry with soft notes of cooking oils, white flowers, chamomile, orange peel and a subtle sooty note. Reduction enhances the camphor and oily tones, bringing green and peppery qualities as well. Lovely notes of barley water, lemon peel and miso emerge. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCask: Second-fill barrel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: 11 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate distilled: March 2010\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol: 59.2%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSA allocation: 120 bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Scotch Malt Whisky Society","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39710332682311,"sku":"012.60","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1507\/7302\/products\/12.60.jpg?v=1674833544"}],"url":"https:\/\/orders.smwsa.com\/collections\/hidden-gems-scotts-picks.oembed","provider":"The Scotch Malt Whisky Society","version":"1.0","type":"link"}