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padding-left: 18px; color: #111; }\n  .twl-commitments li { margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-size: 14px; }\n  .twl-commitments strong { color: #1a1a18; }\n\n  @media (max-width: 749px) {\n    .twl-desc h1 { font-size: 26px; }\n    .twl-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .twl-compare-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .twl-compare-col:first-child { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid #eae6df; }\n    .twl-row { grid-template-columns: 90px 1fr; }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-desc\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWHISPERING WATERS BRAEVAL 9.97 YEAR OLD SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-subhead\"\u003e1st Fill Pedro Ximénez Sherry · Distilled October 28, 2014 · Bottled October 14, 2024 · 306 Bottles\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-pills\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e Speyside\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery\u003c\/strong\u003e Braeval\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.97 years (officially 9)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e 60.2%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation\u003c\/strong\u003e 1st Fill PX Sherry\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutturn\u003c\/strong\u003e 306 bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-hero\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"twl-hero-label\"\u003eA Study in Sherry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo Braevals. Two Weeks Apart. Two Very Different Sherry Casks.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis release and our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thewhiskeylab.com\/products\/uncharted-higher-ground-braeval-10-year\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUncharted Whisky Co. \"Higher Ground\" Braeval 10 Year\u003c\/a\u003e were distilled at Scotland's highest distillery just \u003cstrong\u003e14 days apart\u003c\/strong\u003e, both in October 2014. Both spent their entire lives in first-fill sherry casks, from new make to bottle, at true cask strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe only variable is which sherry was in the cask before the whisky. This one: \u003cstrong\u003efirst-fill Pedro Ximénez\u003c\/strong\u003e. Deep, sweet, jammy. The other: \u003cstrong\u003efirst-fill Oloroso\u003c\/strong\u003e. Dry, nutty, savoury. Same spirit, same water, same pot stills, same maturation length. Two different worlds in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-lead\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 9.97 years is a knowing wink. Bottled \u003cstrong\u003e14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e shy of its tenth birthday, this cask had to be labeled as 9 years old by Scotch Whisky Association rules, which require age statements to round down to the nearest whole year. We put the real number on the front. \u003cstrong\u003e9.97 years\u003c\/strong\u003e of first-fill PX maturation, to the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBraeval sits in the village of Chapeltown, near Ballindalloch, at the highest elevation of any working distillery in Scotland. Its tall, slender pot stills produce a light, refined spirit that is almost always swallowed into blends like Chivas Regal. Single cask first-fill sherry releases are rare. Bottled at 60.2%. Single cask. 306 bottles. Natural colour. Non-chill filtered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-compare\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-compare-head\"\u003eSame distillery, same month, two sherry styles\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-compare-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-compare-col\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"twl-compare-sub\"\u003eWhispering Waters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBraeval 9.97 Year · 1st Fill PX\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled \u003cstrong\u003eOctober 28, 2014\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottled October 14, 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull 1st Fill Pedro Ximénez maturation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60.2% ABV · 306 bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"twl-compare-note\"\u003eThe sweet side: dark jammy fruits, cherry chocolate, stewed blackberries, honeyed dates. PX at full volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-compare-col\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"twl-compare-sub\"\u003eUncharted Whisky Co.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBraeval 10 Year · 1st Fill Oloroso\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled \u003cstrong\u003eOctober 14, 2014\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottled April 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull 1st Fill Oloroso maturation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e55.0% ABV · 612 bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"twl-compare-note\"\u003eThe dry side: butterscotch, sticky toffee pudding, cinnamon pastry, spice cupboard finish. Oloroso at full volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDistillery profile, Braeval\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFounded in \u003cstrong\u003e1973\u003c\/strong\u003e as Braes of Glenlivet, renamed \u003cstrong\u003eBraeval\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1994 to avoid confusion with its famous neighbor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSits in \u003cstrong\u003eChapeltown, near Ballindalloch\u003c\/strong\u003e, at the highest elevation of any working distillery in Scotland.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwned by \u003cstrong\u003eChivas Brothers (Pernod Ricard)\u003c\/strong\u003e and produces primarily for blends, most notably \u003cstrong\u003eChivas Regal\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses \u003cstrong\u003etall, slender pot stills\u003c\/strong\u003e that produce a light, clean, refined spirit. Perfect canvas for an active cask.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-card twl-card--dark\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCask profile, 1st fill Pedro Ximénez sherry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePX is the \u003cstrong\u003esweetest wine in Spain\u003c\/strong\u003e. The grapes are harvested and laid out in the sun to raisin before pressing, concentrating sugar to levels most other wines cannot approach. The resulting sherry is syrupy, dark, and intensely sweet, carrying notes of dried fig, date, raisin, and dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003efirst-fill PX cask\u003c\/strong\u003e holding a delicate Speyside distillate for nearly ten full years does not politely contribute. It takes over. What comes out is a whisky with jammy dark fruit, cherry chocolate, stewed berries, and a dense oak backbone. Braeval's bright, clean spirit is still underneath, but it speaks with a PX accent now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-tasting\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-tasting-head\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-label\"\u003eNose\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-val\"\u003eDark, jammy fruits intertwine with herbaceous berries. Layers of sherried sweetness rise through, lifted by rich cherry chocolate and sun-dried fruits.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-label\"\u003ePalate\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-val\"\u003eSilky dark chocolate envelops the taste buds, enriched with stewed blackberries and currants, woven together with honeyed dates. A robust undertone of dense oak anchors the flavors.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-label\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-val\"\u003eWoody spices gradually emerge, supported by a backdrop of sherried oak. Subtle hints of chilli and candied ginger add a zesty, lingering velvety warmth.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-verdict\"\u003e\nScotland's \u003cstrong\u003ehighest distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e, ten years (well, \u003cstrong\u003e9.97\u003c\/strong\u003e) in \u003cstrong\u003efirst-fill PX\u003c\/strong\u003e. The sweet half of the Braeval experiment.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-spec\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhispering Waters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhisky style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle malt Scotch whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpeyside, Scotland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBraeval\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge on label\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActual age\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.97 years (14 days shy of 10)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60.2% (true cask strength)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaturation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1st Fill Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask (full maturation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillation date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOctober 28, 2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottling date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOctober 14, 2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutturn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e306 bottles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-chill filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-commitments\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Whiskey Lab's Quality Commitments\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Cask \u0026amp; Small Batch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ensuring a unique profile for each release.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue Cask Strength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delivered with the full intensity of flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Colour \u0026amp; Non-Chill Filtered:\u003c\/strong\u003e Preserving the authentic character and purity of the whisky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Whiskey Lab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52600876892478,"sku":"TWL-WW-BRAE09-100067","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0912\/2221\/2926\/files\/IMG_5365.jpg?v=1782577027"},{"product_id":"uncharted-thunderstruck-auchroisk-7-year","title":"Uncharted - Thunderstruck - 7 year old Auchroisk Sherry Bomb","description":"\u003cdiv data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"30ce9db\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30ce9db elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(8, 84, 84); color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eNATURAL CASK STRENGTH – FIRST FILL OLOROSO SHERRY BOMB – SPEYSIDE – NO SMOKE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"d28de2b\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d28de2b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003eThis single malt is an unapologetic juggernaut. A huge sherry cask influence, absolutely ferocious cask strength, bottled young and un-chill filtered. This spirit was distilled only 7 years ago but it tastes exponentially better than many much older whiskies Dana and I have tried. The oloroso sherry cask has imparted mega color on the liquid, it is among the darkest and most flavor packed cask samples we have ever seen- there’s simply no substitute for first fill oloroso sherry cask.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003eWHAT’S IN A NAME?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s how we felt when we saw the sample! The color of coca cola, an outrageous depth and sweetness to match, all followed by a cask strength thunderstrike. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs always…. Un-chill filtered. Natural color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 17px; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; text-transform: uppercase;\" data-elementor-setting-key=\"title\" data-pen-placeholder=\"Type Here...\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eAn INSIGHT AND CAVEAT…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eWhen we bottle at natural cask strength, the ABV can change slightly between the last time we measure it and it actually hitting glass. This was measured at 59.9% abv in July of 2024, by the time September rolls around, this might have changed slightly- it’s the nature of real minimal intervention whisky. Likewise, our bottle out-run is our ‘best guess’ for now but until the last bottle is sealed, the exact yield is unknown. As always…. Un-chill filtered. Natural colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 100;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn un-ashamed sherry bomb. Oloroso sherry leaps out the glass chased by the cask strength tingle. Deep sticky toffee, Nutellla, brown sugar, leather and cigar box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePalate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature at first; new leather, Christmas pudding and vanilla ice cream. A touch of water brings the caramel and toffee chocolate box to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFinish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong tingling spice, chocolate and cinnamon Danish pastries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection data-element_type=\"section\" data-id=\"94eb5b2\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-94eb5b2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-element_type=\"column\" data-id=\"b0416d7\" class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-b0416d7\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"806232d\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-806232d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"218\" style=\"height: 284.8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV(%)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e59.1% \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume (ml)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.6px;\"\u003e700\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge (Years)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCask Reference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUC039\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuchroisk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillation Date \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay 2017\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottling Date \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeptember 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Outrun\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px; font-style: normal;\"\u003e120 USA Allocation\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-element_type=\"column\" data-id=\"58ae62f\" class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-58ae62f\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"9b20519\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b20519 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 100;\"\u003eThis listing was written by Jack on 8.21.2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Whiskey Lab’s Quality Commitments:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSingle Cask \u0026amp; Small Batch:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ensuring a unique profile for each release.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTrue Cask Strength:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Delivered with the full intensity of flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNatural Color \u0026amp; Non-Chill Filtered:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Preserving the authentic character and purity of the whisky.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"The Whiskey Lab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52600873877822,"sku":"TWL-UNC-AUCH07-100066","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0912\/2221\/2926\/files\/UW-TS-Drop-50-1-scaled.jpg?v=1767385079"},{"product_id":"north-british-35-year","title":"Whispering Waters – North British 35 Year – Ex-Bourbon","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .twl-desc { max-width: 980px; margin: 0 auto; line-height: 1.65; font-size: 16px; color: #111; }\n  .twl-desc h1 { margin: 0; font-size: 32px; line-height: 1.15; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.02em; text-align: center; }\n  .twl-subhead { margin: 10px 0 0 0; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 750; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-align: center; color: #9a5f28; }\n  .twl-pills { margin-top: 14px; text-align: center; }\n  .twl-pill {\n    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;\n    border: 1px solid #ddd8d0; background: #f5f2ec;\n    border-radius: 999px; padding: 6px 10px; margin: 4px;\n    font-size: 13px;\n  }\n  .twl-pill strong { font-weight: 800; color: #9a5f28; }\n  .twl-lead { margin-top: 18px; font-size: 17px; }\n  .twl-lead p { margin: 0 0 12px 0; }\n  .twl-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; margin-top: 18px; }\n  .twl-card { border: 1px solid #ddd8d0; border-radius: 14px; padding: 14px; background: #fff; }\n  .twl-card h3 { margin: 0 0 10px 0; 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overflow: hidden; }\n  .twl-spec table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; }\n  .twl-spec th { text-align: left; padding: 12px 14px; background: #080910; color: #f5f2ec; border-bottom: 1px solid #080910; font-size: 13px; }\n  .twl-spec td { padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eae6df; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: top; }\n  .twl-spec tr:nth-child(even) td { background: #f5f2ec; }\n  .twl-spec tr:nth-child(odd) td { background: #ffffff; }\n  .twl-spec tr:last-child td { border-bottom: 0; }\n  .twl-spec td:first-child { font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a18; }\n  .twl-spec td:last-child { color: #374151; }\n  @media (max-width: 749px) {\n    .twl-desc h1 { font-size: 26px; }\n    .twl-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .twl-row { grid-template-columns: 90px 1fr; }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-desc\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWHISPERING WATERS NORTH BRITISH 35 YEAR OLD SINGLE GRAIN\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-subhead\"\u003eTHIRTY-FIVE YEARS IN A SINGLE HOGSHEAD\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-pills\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e Lowland\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery\u003c\/strong\u003e North British\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Grain\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e 35 years\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e 46%\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation Cask\u003c\/strong\u003e Ex-Bourbon Hogshead\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutturn\u003c\/strong\u003e 276 bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-lead\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorth British is not a malt. It is single grain Scotch, distilled in continuous Coffey stills in the Gorgie district of Edinburgh, and for most of its life it has been the invisible backbone of blended whisky rather than a bottle anyone seeks out by name. Drinkers rarely meet it on its own. At 35 years old, it more than earns the spotlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1885 by a group of independent blenders who wanted their own reliable source of grain spirit, North British has always made a lighter, sweeter style built for consistency. Column distillation produces a clean, refined spirit, and careful grain selection gives it a smooth, versatile character that is equal parts sweet and robust. Young, it is a blender's tool. Given decades, it becomes something else entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of this bottle is time. Thirty-five years in a single ex-bourbon hogshead means an enormous angel's share, the slow evaporation that concentrates and softens what remains and gives the spirit room to breathe. That long, patient oxygenation is what no combination of wood and youth can fake. What is left is exceptionally smooth, elegant, and layered with a nuanced fruitiness only decades can produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistilled September 1989. Bottled October 2024. Single cask. 46% ABV, the natural strength this spirit settled to over 35 years. Non-chill filtered. Natural color. 276 bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDistillery profile, North British\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFounded in \u003cstrong\u003e1885\u003c\/strong\u003e in Edinburgh's Gorgie district by a consortium of blenders, including Andrew Usher and William Sanderson, who wanted an independent supply of quality grain whisky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of Scotland's largest grain distilleries, it runs \u003cstrong\u003eCoffey (continuous column) stills\u003c\/strong\u003e and supplies grain spirit to many of the industry's best-known blends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToday it is operated by Lothian Distillers, a \u003cstrong\u003e50\/50 joint venture between Diageo and The Edrington Group\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle grain bottlings at this age are rare; most North British is blended away young, which makes a 35-year-old single cask a genuine collector's piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-card twl-card--dark\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCask profile, Single Ex-Bourbon Hogshead, 35 Years\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single ex-bourbon hogshead, the most honest cask you can give a grain spirit. No sherry, no finish, nothing to hide behind. Just American oak and time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver 35 years the angel's share takes a heavy toll, and that is the point. The slow loss concentrates the remaining spirit and exposes it to decades of gentle oxygenation, building \u003cstrong\u003etropical fruit, soft spice, and a polished, almost effervescent texture\u003c\/strong\u003e. Light grain whisky needs exactly this kind of patience to reach its peak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled at its natural strength, exactly as the cask delivered it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-tasting\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-tasting-head\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-label\"\u003eNose\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-val\"\u003eBright, zingy fruit with a touch of grass, summer blossom, and a little green apple. Elegant from the first sniff.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-label\"\u003ePalate\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-val\"\u003ePineapple upside-down cake and lemon sorbet burst out first, before gentle spices of nutmeg and cinnamon emerge.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-label\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-val\"\u003eThe fruit tingles on the palate like popping candy, almost effervescent. As it fades, tropical fruit juice and lemon sherbet remain.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-spec\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhispering Waters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhisky style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle grain Scotch whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLowland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNorth British\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaturation cask\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEx-Bourbon Hogshead\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillation date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeptember 1989\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottling date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOctober 2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutturn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e276 bottles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCask strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-chill filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Whiskey Lab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52600873713982,"sku":"TWL-WW-NORT35-100065","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0912\/2221\/2926\/files\/IMG_5348.jpg?v=1782576696"},{"product_id":"girvan-27-year","title":"Whispering Waters – Girvan 27 Year – Ex-Bourbon","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .twl-desc { max-width: 980px; margin: 0 auto; line-height: 1.65; font-size: 16px; color: #111; }\n  .twl-desc h1 { margin: 0; font-size: 32px; line-height: 1.15; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.02em; text-align: center; }\n  .twl-subhead { margin: 10px 0 0 0; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 750; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-align: center; color: #9a5f28; }\n  .twl-pills { margin-top: 14px; text-align: center; }\n  .twl-pill {\n    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;\n    border: 1px solid #ddd8d0; background: #f5f2ec;\n    border-radius: 999px; padding: 6px 10px; margin: 4px;\n    font-size: 13px;\n  }\n  .twl-pill strong { font-weight: 800; color: #9a5f28; }\n  .twl-lead { margin-top: 18px; font-size: 17px; }\n  .twl-lead p { margin: 0 0 12px 0; }\n  .twl-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; margin-top: 18px; }\n  .twl-card { border: 1px solid #ddd8d0; border-radius: 14px; padding: 14px; background: #fff; }\n  .twl-card h3 { margin: 0 0 10px 0; 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overflow: hidden; }\n  .twl-spec table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; }\n  .twl-spec th { text-align: left; padding: 12px 14px; background: #080910; color: #f5f2ec; border-bottom: 1px solid #080910; font-size: 13px; }\n  .twl-spec td { padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eae6df; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: top; }\n  .twl-spec tr:nth-child(even) td { background: #f5f2ec; }\n  .twl-spec tr:nth-child(odd) td { background: #ffffff; }\n  .twl-spec tr:last-child td { border-bottom: 0; }\n  .twl-spec td:first-child { font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a18; }\n  .twl-spec td:last-child { color: #374151; }\n  @media (max-width: 749px) {\n    .twl-desc h1 { font-size: 26px; }\n    .twl-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .twl-row { grid-template-columns: 90px 1fr; }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-desc\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWHISPERING WATERS GIRVAN 27 YEAR OLD SINGLE GRAIN\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-subhead\"\u003eOUR INAUGURAL RELEASE, A FAMILY LEGACY\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-pills\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e Lowland\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery\u003c\/strong\u003e Girvan\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Grain\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e 27 years\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e 52.6%\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation Cask\u003c\/strong\u003e Ex-Bourbon\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCask Ref\u003c\/strong\u003e 700095\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutturn\u003c\/strong\u003e 265 bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-lead\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where The Whiskey Lab began. For our inaugural release we chose a whisky that refuses to sit in one category, a single grain Scotch with enough richness and texture to win over bourbon drinkers and enough finesse to satisfy committed Scotch fans. After 27 years in ex-bourbon oak, it lands somewhere all its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is family in this bottle too. Girvan is owned by William Grant \u0026amp; Sons, the family distiller behind Glenfiddich and Balvenie and the house that produces the Clan MacGregor blend, the clan our co-founder Jay claims through his maternal grandfather. Choosing Girvan for our first release was equal parts taste and heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGirvan is one of Scotland's great grain distilleries, built for scale and consistency. Its light, clean spirit is the perfect canvas for long ex-bourbon maturation, and at 27 years the cask has given it a deep, buttery, tropical complexity without ever turning heavy or over-oaked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistilled March 1997. Bottled July 2024. Single cask, reference 700095. Cask strength at 52.6%. Non-chill filtered. Natural color. 265 bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDistillery profile, Girvan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt in \u003cstrong\u003e1963\u003c\/strong\u003e in South Ayrshire by William Grant \u0026amp; Sons, reportedly from ground-break to spirit in just nine months, under the direction of Charles Grant Gordon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the largest grain distilleries in Scotland, Girvan produces the light, clean single grain that forms the backbone of the \u003cstrong\u003eGrant's and Clan MacGregor\u003c\/strong\u003e blends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Lowland grain distillery, prized for the smooth, sweet, versatile spirit that long ex-bourbon maturation rewards so well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle cask Girvan at 27 years is uncommon; most of its output goes to blending, which makes an independent bottling of this age a real find.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-card twl-card--dark\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCask profile, Single Ex-Bourbon Cask, 27 Years\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull-term maturation in a single ex-bourbon cask, reference 700095. American oak and nothing else, the most transparent way to show what 27 years does to a fine grain spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong bourbon-cask aging builds \u003cstrong\u003ebuttery richness, vanilla, coconut, and tropical fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an oily, almost funky depth that bourbon lovers and Scotch drinkers both gravitate toward. The result is luxurious and a little wild, exactly the kind of crossover dram we wanted to open with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled at cask strength, 52.6%, just as the cask delivered it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-tasting\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-tasting-head\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-label\"\u003eNose\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-val\"\u003eOpens with rich brown butter and a touch of cinnamon. With a few drops of water it evolves into brown butter cornbread and coconut oil, with a subtle undercurrent of vanilla.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-label\"\u003ePalate\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-val\"\u003eVelvety and complex, with an acidic, oily texture. Overripe bananas, candied bacon, and a tropical hint of pineapple create a rich and engaging experience.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-label\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-val\"\u003eLong and indulgent, marked by buttery richness and a delightful fruity funk, leaving a lasting impression of both luxury and depth.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-spec\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhispering Waters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhisky style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle grain Scotch whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLowland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGirvan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e52.6%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaturation cask\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEx-Bourbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCask reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700095\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillation date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarch 1997\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottling date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJuly 2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutturn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e265 bottles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCask strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-chill filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Whiskey Lab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52600858050878,"sku":"TWL-WW-GIRV27-100062","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0912\/2221\/2926\/files\/IMG_5381.jpg?v=1782577327"},{"product_id":"ferg-harris-bunnahabhain-14-year-saunternes-finish","title":"Ferg \u0026 Harris - Bunnahabhain 14 Year - Saunternes Finish","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"81\" class=\"\"\u003eFerg \u0026amp; Harris Bunnahabhain 14-Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Sauternes Finish)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"125\" class=\"\"\u003eContinental Sweetness Meets Islay Smoke\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"503\" class=\"\"\u003eEmerging from Islay’s northernmost distillery, Bunnahabhain, this extraordinary 14-year-old whisky unites the robust coastal character of Islay’s peat and brine with the decadent sweetness of French Sauternes wine. Bottled by Ferg \u0026amp; Harris at an expressive 54.7% ABV, this distinctive dram offers whisky lovers a rare intersection of maritime smoke and continental refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"751\" class=\"\"\u003eBunnahabhain is beloved for its nuanced whiskies—typically softer and less aggressively peated than its Islay neighbors—yet this particular expression showcases a beautifully intense smoky profile, providing a uniquely rich and savory experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"792\" class=\"\"\u003eWhy Bunnahabhain’s Spirit is Special\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003eKnown as Islay’s gentler whisky, Bunnahabhain delivers characteristically creamy and balanced spirits, with maritime notes offering distinct coastal influence. This whisky presents an unusual and enticing twist: a heavier peat influence that perfectly complements the rich, sweet undertones imparted by its unique finish in a luxurious Sauternes barrique.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1180\" class=\"\"\u003eExceptional Cask Influence\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003eAfter initial maturation, this whisky was finished in a premium French Sauternes barrique, infusing the spirit with a luscious sweetness that beautifully offsets the robust peat and coastal saltiness of Bunnahabhain’s spirit. The Sauternes finish imparts notes of syrupy sweetness, honeyed fruits, and a refined richness, resulting in a truly memorable whisky of exceptional depth and complexity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1596\" class=\"\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1608\" class=\"\"\u003eNose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1755\" class=\"\"\u003eSharp, smoky aromas reminiscent of a coastal smokehouse, followed by maple-glazed smoky bacon, roasted nuts, and an inviting layer of warm spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1769\" class=\"\"\u003ePalate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1959\" class=\"\"\u003eDeeply savoury with layers of sweet smoke, roasted nuts, maple syrup, and an alluring spiciness. 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}\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-desc\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTRI CARRAGH MANNOCHMORE 11 YEAR OLD SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-subhead\"\u003e2nd Fill Bourbon Cask · Distilled February 2012 · 190 Bottles\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-pills\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e Speyside\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery\u003c\/strong\u003e Mannochmore\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 years\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e 55.1%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCask\u003c\/strong\u003e 2nd Fill Bourbon\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutturn\u003c\/strong\u003e 190 bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-hero\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"twl-hero-label\"\u003eBuilt for Blenders, Bottled for You\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Engine Room of Johnnie Walker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMannochmore was built in \u003cstrong\u003e1971\u003c\/strong\u003e outside Elgin as a sister distillery to Glenlossie, part of a wave of Speyside construction aimed at keeping pace with the postwar blended Scotch boom. Its purpose has always been clear: feed the blends. \u003cstrong\u003eJohnnie Walker. Dimple. Haig.\u003c\/strong\u003e Millions of bottles poured every year, the vast majority containing Mannochmore that nobody knew they were drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distillery has gone silent more than once across its history, which only makes casks like this one harder to come by. Released as a single malt, Mannochmore is allowed to be itself: buttery, fruit-forward, quietly complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-lead\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 2nd fill bourbon cask is a deliberate choice for a distillery like this. First fill bourbon would bury Mannochmore's house character under a sheet of vanilla and coconut. Second fill pulls the volume down on the wood and lets the spirit do the talking. The cask still contributes, just on Mannochmore's terms rather than its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistilled February 17, 2012. Bottled at 55.1%. Single cask. 190 bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDistillery profile, Mannochmore\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFounded in \u003cstrong\u003e1971\u003c\/strong\u003e in Elgin, Speyside, built on the same site as Glenlossie to double output during the blending boom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwned by \u003cstrong\u003eDiageo\u003c\/strong\u003e and produces primarily for blends including \u003cstrong\u003eJohnnie Walker\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eDimple\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHas operated intermittently across its history, with extended silent periods that make any vintage release worth paying attention to.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHouse style leans toward a \u003cstrong\u003erich, buttery body\u003c\/strong\u003e with bright fruit and a dry, almost pastry-like sweetness, a combination that rewards bourbon-cask maturation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-card twl-card--dark\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCask profile, 2nd fill ex-bourbon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst fill bourbon gets the marketing. \u003cstrong\u003eSecond fill earns the respect.\u003c\/strong\u003e By its second run with Scotch, a bourbon barrel has given up its most aggressive flavors, leaving behind a quieter, more cooperative cask that lets the distillate step forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a spirit as layered as Mannochmore, this is exactly right. Eleven years in 2nd fill wood delivers \u003cstrong\u003egentle vanilla, soft honey, and subtle oak spice\u003c\/strong\u003e without covering the butterscotch, dates, and milk chocolate the distillery produces on its own. A cask choice that trusts the whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-tasting\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-tasting-head\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-label\"\u003eNose\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-val\"\u003eButterscotch leads, deep and rich, with dates, milk chocolate, malt, and warm pastry rising behind it. A quiet cocoa note runs through all of it.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-label\"\u003ePalate\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-val\"\u003eWonderfully buttery in texture. Chocolate, dates, and almonds up front, then gentle waves of vanilla, honey, and figs through the mid-palate. Clove, oak, and a bright flash of lemon curd at the back pull the whole thing into balance.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-label\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-val\"\u003eDry and exceptionally long, nearly two full minutes. Lemon curd, clove spice, oak, and honeyed dates carry the finish, with a final hint of leather before it fades.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-verdict\"\u003e\nThe distillery that \u003cstrong\u003equietly built Johnnie Walker\u003c\/strong\u003e, given the \u003cstrong\u003esingle cask stage\u003c\/strong\u003e it rarely gets.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-spec\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTri Carragh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhisky style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle malt Scotch whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpeyside, Scotland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMannochmore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55.1%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCask type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2nd Fill Bourbon (full maturation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillation date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFebruary 17, 2012\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutturn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e190 bottles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-chill filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-commitments\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Whiskey Lab's Quality Commitments\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Cask \u0026amp; 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BRAEVAL 10 YEAR OLD SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-subhead\"\u003e1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Barriques · Distilled October 14, 2014 · Bottled April 2025 · 612 Bottles\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-pills\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e Speyside\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery\u003c\/strong\u003e Braeval\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 years\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e 55.0%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation\u003c\/strong\u003e 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutturn\u003c\/strong\u003e 612 bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-hero\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"twl-hero-label\"\u003eA Study in Sherry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo Braevals. Two Weeks Apart. Two Very Different Sherry Casks.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis release and our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thewhiskeylab.com\/products\/whispering-waters-braeval-9-year\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWhispering Waters Braeval 9.97 Year\u003c\/a\u003e were distilled at Scotland's highest distillery just \u003cstrong\u003e14 days apart\u003c\/strong\u003e, both in October 2014. Both spent their entire lives in first-fill sherry casks, from new make to bottle, at true cask strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe only variable is which sherry was in the cask before the whisky. This one: \u003cstrong\u003efirst-fill Oloroso\u003c\/strong\u003e. Dry, nutty, savoury. The other: \u003cstrong\u003efirst-fill Pedro Ximénez\u003c\/strong\u003e. Deep, sweet, jammy. Same spirit, same water, same pot stills, same maturation length. Two different worlds in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-lead\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBraeval sits in the village of Chapeltown, near Ballindalloch, at the highest elevation of any working distillery in Scotland. Founded in 1973 as Braes of Glenlivet and renamed Braeval in 1994 to avoid confusion with its famous neighbor, it has spent most of its life feeding blends, most notably \u003cstrong\u003eChivas Regal\u003c\/strong\u003e. Single malt releases are rare. Single cask first-fill sherry releases are rarer still.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBraeval's tall, slender pot stills produce a light, refined, almost delicate spirit. Full maturation in first-fill Oloroso for a decade is the kind of cask partnership that transforms a distillate rather than just coloring it. Bottled at 55.0%. Single cask. 612 bottles. Natural colour. Non-chill filtered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-compare\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-compare-head\"\u003eSame distillery, same month, two sherry styles\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-compare-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-compare-col\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"twl-compare-sub\"\u003eWhispering Waters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBraeval 9.97 Year · 1st Fill PX\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled \u003cstrong\u003eOctober 28, 2014\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottled October 14, 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull 1st Fill Pedro Ximénez maturation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60.2% ABV · 306 bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"twl-compare-note\"\u003eThe sweet side: dark jammy fruits, cherry chocolate, stewed blackberries, honeyed dates. PX at full volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-compare-col\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"twl-compare-sub\"\u003eUncharted Whisky Co.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBraeval 10 Year · 1st Fill Oloroso\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled \u003cstrong\u003eOctober 14, 2014\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottled April 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull 1st Fill Oloroso maturation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e55.0% ABV · 612 bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"twl-compare-note\"\u003eThe dry side: butterscotch, sticky toffee pudding, cinnamon pastry, spice cupboard finish. Oloroso at full volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDistillery profile, Braeval\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFounded in \u003cstrong\u003e1973\u003c\/strong\u003e as Braes of Glenlivet, renamed \u003cstrong\u003eBraeval\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1994 to avoid confusion with its famous neighbor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSits in \u003cstrong\u003eChapeltown, near Ballindalloch\u003c\/strong\u003e, at the highest elevation of any working distillery in Scotland.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwned by \u003cstrong\u003eChivas Brothers (Pernod Ricard)\u003c\/strong\u003e and produces primarily for blends, most notably \u003cstrong\u003eChivas Regal\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses \u003cstrong\u003etall, slender pot stills\u003c\/strong\u003e that produce a light, clean, refined spirit. Perfect canvas for an active cask.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-card twl-card--dark\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCask profile, 1st fill Oloroso sherry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOloroso is the \u003cstrong\u003edry, oxidatively aged\u003c\/strong\u003e style of sherry. The flor (the protective yeast layer that defines fino and manzanilla) is killed early with fortification, and the wine spends years in contact with air inside the cask. That oxidation builds the nutty, leathery, savoury depth Oloroso is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003efirst-fill Oloroso barrique\u003c\/strong\u003e holding a delicate Speyside distillate for ten full years is the kind of cask partnership that \u003cstrong\u003ereshapes\u003c\/strong\u003e a whisky. The dry, nutty side of sherry meets Braeval's bright orchard-fruit character and lands somewhere between dessert and dinner. Not a sherry bomb in the sticky-sweet sense. A sherry bomb with teeth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-tasting\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-tasting-head\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-label\"\u003eNose\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-val\"\u003eA classic sherry bomb. Bright, fruity distillate sits underneath a thick cover of rich butterscotch and sticky toffee pudding.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-label\"\u003ePalate\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-val\"\u003eRich and generous. Sticky dates, cinnamon swirl pastry, melted vanilla ice cream. The kind of palate that rewards a slow sip.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-label\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-val\"\u003eGentle and slow to leave. Butterscotch oozes off the palate, revealing oak and the quiet waft of a spice cupboard.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-verdict\"\u003e\nScotland's \u003cstrong\u003ehighest distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e, ten years in \u003cstrong\u003efirst-fill Oloroso\u003c\/strong\u003e. A cask partnership that lives up to its elevation.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-spec\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUncharted Whisky Co.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\"Higher Ground\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhisky style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle malt Scotch whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpeyside, Scotland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBraeval\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55.0% (true cask strength)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaturation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Barriques (full maturation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCask reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUC048\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillation date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOctober 14, 2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottling date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApril 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutturn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e612 bottles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-chill filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-commitments\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Whiskey Lab's Quality Commitments\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Cask:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ensuring a unique profile for each release.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue Cask Strength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delivered with the full intensity of flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Colour \u0026amp; Non-Chill Filtered:\u003c\/strong\u003e Preserving the authentic character and purity of the whisky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Whiskey Lab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52600841240894,"sku":"TWL-UNC-BRAE10-100056","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0912\/2221\/2926\/files\/UWHigherGroundDrop.jpg?v=1767384880"},{"product_id":"glaschu-spirits-strathdearn-tomatin-10-year-1st-fill-madeira-finish","title":"Glaschu Spirits - Strathdearn (Tomatin) 10 Year - 1st Fill Madeira Finish","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"306\"\u003eMasterfully Finished: Glaschu Spirits Co. Strathdearn Tomatin 10 Year Madeira Wine Finish\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1st and Foremost: \u003c\/strong\u003eFor the artwork design on this Strathdearn release, we've featured the 'Viperfish', a fiberglass submarine, self-built by \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUS Navy submariner, Dan Taylor,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in the 1960's. Taylor scoured the depths of Loch Ness in his Viperfish, on the hunt for the elusive monster...\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1902\" class=\"\"\u003eThis single cask from Glaschu Spirits Co. begins with classic Tomatin fruit and honey, then receives a purposeful rest in a Madeira wine cask that deepens the profile with baked orchard fruit, orange oil, and a graceful nutty sweetness. Lively Highland character meets dessert wine richness for a dram that is equal parts bright and indulgent. Limited outturn with clear cask data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1902\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStrathdearn is Tomatin Distillery's wholesale cask trading name, which is why our release is named as such. When we first tried this cask, we knew it would be the perfect pairing for a succulent, sweet finish, like that of Madeira wine.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1902\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis 10 year old example came to us in a refill bourbon barrel, where it spent the first 9 years maturing, before we then filled it into a first-fill Madeira wine cask, for it's final year of finishing. What was once a light, vanilla-rich whisky has transformed into a vibrant amber nectar apricot, caramel and custard. A beautiful winter warmer!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"470\"\u003eDistinctive Features of Distillation:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"577\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"495\"\u003eRare and Exquisite:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eTomatin sits in Strathdearn in the northern Highlands, south of Inverness, where cool air and soft water help create a gentle fruit forward spirit. The distillery is known for approachable malty whiskies that shine in quality wood and for a long history of marrying ex bourbon foundations with thoughtful wine cask work. Tomatin’s style leans toward apple, pear, malt biscuit, and honey, which makes it an ideal partner for fortified wine influence.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"692\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"610\"\u003eExceptional Cask Influence:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Finished in a Madeira wine cask after primary maturation. Madeira contributes lifted sweetness without heaviness. Expect notes that suggest candied orange peel, apricot tart, sultana, almond brittle, and toffee, with a line of warm baking spice and polished oak. The finish lengthens into citrus marmalade and roasted nuts while the Tomatin orchard fruit remains clear for balance and freshness. Single cask means every bottle reflects this exact cask’s character.\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"723\"\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"805\" class=\"\"\u003eAmaretto and cinnamon sugar rise first, followed by dried apricot, baked apple, pear, and a touch of orange oil over honeyed malt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"904\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"818\"\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"904\" class=\"\"\u003eApricot compote and orchard fruit lead. Caramel popcorn and warm custard like a pastel de nata build mid palate, with gentle cinnamon and toasted oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"917\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"1003\" class=\"\"\u003eLong and richly sticky, carrying apricot jam, almond cream, vanilla custard, and a soft oak spice that lingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full\" data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"2256\" style=\"width: 99.9913%; height: 156.8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1098\" style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1055\" style=\"text-align: left; width: 37.3095%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1098\" style=\"width: 62.3577%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"2256\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1298\" style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1221\" style=\"width: 37.3095%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"7\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1298\" style=\"text-align: center; width: 62.3577%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e56%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1427\" style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1351\" style=\"width: 37.3095%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"10\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eVolume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1427\" style=\"text-align: center; width: 62.3577%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e700 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1557\" style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1483\" style=\"width: 37.3095%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"7\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1557\" style=\"text-align: center; width: 62.3577%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e10 Years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1676\" style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1606\" style=\"width: 37.3095%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"14\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eDistillery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1676\" style=\"text-align: center; width: 62.3577%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eTomatin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1895\" style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1843\" style=\"width: 37.3095%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"19\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eMaturation Cask\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"1895\" style=\"text-align: center; width: 62.3577%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e1st Fill Madeira Wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"2003\" style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1937\" style=\"width: 37.3095%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"21\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eDistillation Date\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"2003\" style=\"text-align: center; width: 62.3577%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eJune 2014\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2256\" style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2167\" style=\"width: 37.3095%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"17\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eBottle Outrun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2209\" style=\"text-align: center; width: 62.3577%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e324\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1543\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1543\"\u003eThe Whiskey Lab’s Quality Commitments:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003eSingle Cask:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eEnsuring a unique profile for each release.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1683\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1643\"\u003eTrue Cask Strength:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eDelivered with the full intensity of flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1811\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1725\"\u003eNatural Color \u0026amp; 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}\n\n  @media (max-width: 749px) {\n    .twl-desc h1 { font-size: 24px; }\n    .twl-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .twl-nothing-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }\n    .twl-transparency-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .twl-transparency-col:first-child { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid #eae6df; }\n    .twl-row { grid-template-columns: 90px 1fr; }\n    .twl-batch-head { font-size: 12px; }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-desc\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eUNCHARTED WHISKY CO. BLUE COLLECTION 8 YEAR OLD HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-subhead\"\u003eMinimal Intervention · Small Batch · Highland · 8 Years · 46% ABV\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-banner\"\u003eMinimal intervention whisky · \u003cstrong\u003eSmall batch core range\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-pills\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e Highland\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 years\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e 46%\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation\u003c\/strong\u003e Ex-Bourbon\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume\u003c\/strong\u003e 700 ml\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo\u003c\/strong\u003e Colouring · Filtration · Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-hero\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"twl-hero-label\"\u003eA Core Range Built Differently\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRepeatable. Not Identical.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blue Collection is Uncharted Whisky Co.'s new core range, and it does something most core ranges refuse to do: \u003cstrong\u003eevery batch will be slightly different\u003c\/strong\u003e. Same concept, same 8 year Highland character, same minimal-intervention philosophy. But each batch is drawn from a fresh selection of ex-bourbon barrels, and no two will taste exactly the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is the point. A blended core range can be made consistent by marrying dozens of casks and adjusting with caramel and water. A \u003cstrong\u003esmall batch\u003c\/strong\u003e core range, built from a handful of carefully selected casks at natural strength, cannot. Each batch is its own moment in time. \u003cstrong\u003eIf you love one, the next one will be adjacent, not identical.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-transparency\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-transparency-head\"\u003eWhat's on the label vs. what's in the bottle\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-transparency-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-transparency-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-transparency-col\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOn the label\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: \u003cstrong\u003eHighland\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: \u003cstrong\u003e8 years\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV: \u003cstrong\u003e46%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistillery: \u003cstrong\u003enot named\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBatch number: \u003cstrong\u003enot printed\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-transparency-col\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat we can tell you\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistillery: \u003cstrong\u003eAultmore\u003c\/strong\u003e (Speyside, within the broader Highland region)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent batch: \u003cstrong\u003eBatch 1\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCasks: \u003cstrong\u003e3 ex-bourbon barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e selected from a larger pool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled: \u003cstrong\u003eMarch 6, 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal: \u003cstrong\u003e640 bottles globally, 120 in the USA\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-transparency-note\"\u003eUncharted's decision to front-load the Blue Collection brand, rather than the distillery name, is intentional: this range is about the philosophy more than any single distillery. We believe you should still have the specifics, so we publish them here.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-philosophy\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-philosophy-head\"\u003eWhat \"minimal intervention\" actually means\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-philosophy-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimal intervention is a term borrowed from the wine world. It means \u003cstrong\u003ewe did nothing that did not need doing\u003c\/strong\u003e. No colouring. No chill filtration. No finishing casks. Nowhere to hide behind, no corrective measures to smooth over the parts of the whisky that would otherwise show their edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-nothing-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-nothing-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-nothing-num\"\u003eNo Colouring\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-nothing-label\"\u003eWhat you see is the cask\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-nothing-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-nothing-num\"\u003eNo Chill Filter\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-nothing-label\"\u003eFull flavour compounds intact\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-nothing-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-nothing-num\"\u003eNo Finish\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-nothing-label\"\u003eSingle maturation, full stop\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-nothing-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-nothing-num\"\u003eSmall Batch\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-nothing-label\"\u003eOnly the casks that earned it\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ABV is \u003cstrong\u003e46%\u003c\/strong\u003e because it has to be. Any lower and the natural flavour compounds in an unfiltered whisky start to go cloudy. They might still do it at low temperatures anyway, and that is simply the nature of a non-chill-filtered whisky. We think those aromatics are worth keeping. They are part of the whisky's DNA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have ever had a whisky below 46%, you can bet your bottom dollar that it has been chill filtered to remove those cloud-causing compounds, and very likely coloured to make the result look the way the market expects whisky to look. The Blue Collection does neither.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-batch-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-batch-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCurrent Batch\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"twl-batch-tag\"\u003eBatch No. 1\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-batch-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBatch 1 was built from a handful of ex-bourbon barrels selected for their bright fragrance, fruit-forward character, and sweet finish. Only \u003cstrong\u003e3 casks\u003c\/strong\u003e made the cut. The rest went back to the rackhouse for further maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-batch-caveat\"\u003eUncharted does not print batch numbers on the Blue Collection label. If you want to know which batch is in your bottle, check here. We will keep this product page current.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 14px;\" class=\"twl-tasting\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-tasting-head\"\u003eTasting notes · Batch 1\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-label\"\u003eNose\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-val\"\u003eDelicate and fragrant. Pear drops, pineapple, and lemon sherbet.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-label\"\u003ePalate\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-val\"\u003eSuper smooth and warming. Fresh baking notes like lemon drizzle cake, accompanied by florals and oak.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-label\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-val\"\u003eSoft esters, pears, oak wood, mild vanilla, and malted barley.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 14px;\" class=\"twl-spec\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBatch 1 Specification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBL08 · Batch No. 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSource distillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAultmore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCasks selected\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 ex-bourbon barrels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillation date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarch 6, 2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlobal outturn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e640 bottles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA allocation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 bottles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the source distillery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBatch 1 is drawn from \u003cstrong\u003eAultmore\u003c\/strong\u003e, founded in 1896 near Keith and owned today by \u003cstrong\u003eBacardi\u003c\/strong\u003e. The distillery has spent most of its life feeding the \u003cstrong\u003eDewar's\u003c\/strong\u003e blending program, and its distillate is prized by blenders for its bright, grassy, fruit-forward character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough Aultmore sits in the Speyside heartland, the Blue Collection label carries the broader \u003cstrong\u003eHighland\u003c\/strong\u003e designation, which is Uncharted's call and reflects their choice to position this range around the philosophy rather than the geography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFuture batches may come from Aultmore or may come from a different Highland distillery entirely. We will tell you when that changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-card twl-card--dark\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCask profile, ex-bourbon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blue Collection is built on \u003cstrong\u003eex-bourbon\u003c\/strong\u003e maturation, the quiet workhorse of Scotch whisky. American oak that has already given up its heaviest charred-sugar flavors in its first life as a bourbon barrel, now lending vanilla, coconut, and soft oak spice to the distillate without overwhelming it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEx-bourbon is the \u003cstrong\u003etruth-teller cask\u003c\/strong\u003e. Active enough to add character. Quiet enough to let the distillate come through. A minimal intervention release almost has to be ex-bourbon. Any other choice would be asking the cask to do work the whisky should be doing on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-verdict\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepeatable, not identical.\u003c\/strong\u003e A core range you can come back to, where the next bottle always has something of its own to say.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-spec\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlue Collection Specification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUncharted Whisky Co.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue Collection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepeatable small-batch core range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhisky style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle malt Scotch whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion (on label)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaturation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEx-Bourbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColouring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (natural colour)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (non-chill filtered)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish cask\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-commitments\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Whiskey Lab's Quality Commitments\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall Batch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Only the casks that earn it make the bottling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimal Intervention:\u003c\/strong\u003e No colouring, no chill filtration, no finishing casks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHonest Batches:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each batch is its own expression. We will always tell you what is in the bottle you are buying, even when the label does not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Whiskey Lab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52703110463806,"sku":"TWL-UNC-AULT08-100048","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0912\/2221\/2926\/files\/UW-Small-Batch-8yo-Drop-30.webp?v=1767384685"},{"product_id":"uncharted-whisky-co-spey-oddity-mannachmore-12-year-mezcal-moscatel-casks","title":"Uncharted Whisky Co - Spey Oddity - 12 Year - Mezcal \u0026 Moscatel Casks","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30ce9db elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"30ce9db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(0, 87, 80); color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e   Speys The Final Frontier – Moscatel – Mezcal-  2 Cask Vatting   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d28de2b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d28de2b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d28de2b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d28de2b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"d28de2b\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d28de2b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"577\" data-start=\"374\"\u003eSpeys. The final frontier. Our mission, to boldly go where no dram has gone before. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"577\" data-start=\"374\"\u003eThis is two casks and two casks only from an unknown Speyside distillery. One was aged in Moscatel cask for 2 years. The other was aged in Mezcal cask for two years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a completely novel whisky making, mad scientist-esque experiment, the two casks have been blended to create a Speys Oddity.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"863\" data-start=\"690\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"771\" data-start=\"690\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"771\" data-start=\"692\"\u003eA rich, opulent ex-Moscatel cask, bursting with dried fruits and velvety texture at 54.0% natural cask strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"863\" data-start=\"772\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"863\" data-start=\"774\"\u003eA dry, structured ex-Mezcal cask, lending refined earthiness and a whisper of smoke at 54.9% natural cask strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resulting liquid marries beautifully together to create a dram much greater than the sum of their parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"577\" data-start=\"374\"\u003eWelcome to Uncharted Space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1923\" data-start=\"1902\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2057\" data-start=\"1925\"\u003eNose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuicy melon and ripe peach lead the way, lifted by delicate rose petals and fresh pear, with a whisper of mezcal smoke tasting as if it might have been matured in an ex-peated cask.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2161\" data-start=\"2059\"\u003ePalate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoscatel introduces honey alongside dried fig, the waft of opening a kitchen spice cupboard, and more distinct warming cloves. All mellowing lovely into the earthy Mezcal cask.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2289\" data-start=\"2163\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA long, opulent finish with gentle smoke, lingering sweetness, and a twist of orange rind. It’s a class act.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2289\" data-start=\"2163\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.087%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 44.8336%;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 54.8161%;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.8336%;\"\u003eABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.8161%;\"\u003e54.0% \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.8336%;\"\u003eVolume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.8161%;\"\u003e700 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.8336%;\"\u003eAge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.8161%;\"\u003e12 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.8336%;\"\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.8161%;\"\u003eUnnamed Speyside\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.8336%;\"\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.8161%;\"\u003eSpeyside\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.8336%;\"\u003eCask Reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.8161%;\"\u003eUC051\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.8336%;\"\u003eMaturation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.8161%;\"\u003eMoscatel \u0026amp; Mezcal Finishes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.8336%;\"\u003eDistillation Date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.8161%;\"\u003eMarch 2013\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.8336%;\"\u003eBottling Date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.8161%;\"\u003eAugust 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.8336%;\"\u003eBottle Outturn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.8161%;\"\u003e60 in USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1895\" data-start=\"1605\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1895\" data-start=\"1605\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Whiskey Lab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52703114789182,"sku":"TWL-UNC-MANN12-100047","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0912\/2221\/2926\/files\/UW-Speys-Odity-Drop-1097x1588-1_005260ab-dda0-43dc-9081-91692a8e1c37.webp?v=1767384663"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.thewhiskeylab.com\/collections\/dead-malt-society.oembed","provider":"The Whiskey Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}