{"product_id":"january-hidden-gems-by-scott-brunow","title":"January Hidden Gems by Scott Brunow","description":"\u003cp\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. Oftentimes we discover true Hidden Gems amongst our whiskies. Here are three 'below the radar' casks chosen by Scott Brunow to kick off the New Year!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet’s start off with a flavor profile we don’t see often, Light and Delicate. This profile is usually a result of refill barrels, but not this one. \u003cstrong\u003eCask No. 39.233 Many shades of green\u003c\/strong\u003e was aged for 9 years in a first fill barrel, and you’ll notice very little cask influence and a great look at Distillery 39's Speyside character. The nose is surprisingly aromatic with citrus, malt, and fresh flowers. On the palate, candied sweetness will greet you up front, followed by baked bread and citrus notes.  Water will bring out more of the sweetness, apple juice, wood, floral notes and tea.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re a movie buff you’ll get the reference in the name of this one. The Spicy and Dry profile is one of those often overlooked profiles, but popularity is growing.  \u003cstrong\u003eCask No. 94.22 A Replicant tries whisky making\u003c\/strong\u003e is from a Highland distillery known for lighter fruitier whiskies, breaking the mold and delivering a peppery-spicy-yet-citrus palate-buster. A waxy, earthy, citrusy nose greets you right up front. On the palate savor the crayon, white pepper, flowers, grilled lemon and pear. With water the waxiness turns oily, herbal earthy notes appear, and peppery spices shine even more. A truly unique whisky.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinishing up this month's Hidden Gems is a 12 year Speysider - \u003cstrong\u003eCask No. 113.52 Dangerously deceptive\u003c\/strong\u003e. This one is a classic example of the Spicy and Sweet profile. Beautiful on the nose as berries, earth, malt and chocolate escape the glass. The taste is overrunning with fruits, berries, spice, chocolates and cream. There’s even a little bit of earthy dunnage seen in older whiskies.  Maybe that’s why its named Dangerously deceptive.  Add some water to bring out tobacco notes, more fruit, chocolate and cream!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf ordered separately: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCask No. 39.233= $115; Cask No. 94.22= $125; Cask No. 113.52= $130.\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 src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1507\/7302\/files\/Light_and_Delicate_Updated_Strip.png?1962\" align=\"right\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1507\/7302\/files\/Light_and_Delicate_Updated_Strip.png?1962\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCask No. 39.233 - Many shades of green\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Date distilled: December 2011\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCask: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFirst-fill barrel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAge: 9 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlcohol: 61.4%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion: Speyside Lossie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1507\/7302\/files\/Spicy_and_Dry_Updated_Strip.png?1955\" align=\"right\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCask No. 94.22  - A Replicant tries whisky making\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Date distilled: March 2011\u003cbr\u003e Cask: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSecond-fill barrel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAge: 10 years\u003cbr\u003e Alcohol: 62.7%\u003cbr\u003e Region: Highland Eastern\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1507\/7302\/files\/Spicy_and_Sweet_Updated_Strip.png?1955\" align=\"right\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCask No. 113.52 - Dangerously Deceptive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Date distilled: January 2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCask: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRefill hogshead\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: 12 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol: 64.0%\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":39946301702215,"sku":"January Hidden Gems by Scott Brunow x3","price":315.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1507\/7302\/products\/39.233_94.22_113.52.png?v=1674242295","url":"https:\/\/orders.smwsa.com\/products\/january-hidden-gems-by-scott-brunow","provider":"The Scotch Malt Whisky Society","version":"1.0","type":"link"}