{"product_id":"lady-of-the-glen-11-yo-auchroisk-ex-manzanilla-finish-cask-801525-57-9-alc-vol-700-ml","title":"Lady of the Glen - 11 yo Auchroisk, Ex-Manzanilla Finish Cask #801525, 57.9% Alc\/Vol, 700 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCask Number: \u003c\/b\u003e801525\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV: \u003c\/b\u003e57.9%, bottled at cask strength\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCask Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Ex-Manzanilla Cask Finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBottles:\u003c\/b\u003e 299\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Panettone, cinnamon bark, honeycomb\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatured in a hogshead and finished in an ex-Manzanilla cask for over 2 years giving layers of apple, almonds and oak sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis ‘lesser seen’ Manzanilla cask leans into the softer side of sherry influence but definitely offers this lively Speysider a nutty sweetness and baked fruit quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural color, non-chill filtered.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Auchroisk Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuchroisk Distillery - Speyside's Modern Classic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAuchroisk is one of Speyside’s youngest distilleries, yet despite its relative modernity, it plays a quietly vital role in the Scotch whisky world. Located in Banffshire, the distillery was commissioned in the early 1970s to meet a very practical need: produce high-quality malt whisky for blending.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe site was chosen after the discovery of Dorie’s Well, a spring whose exceptionally pure water resembled that used at the nearby Glen Spey Distillery. Construction began in 1972 under the ownership of Justerini \u0026amp; Brooks, the blenders behind the iconic J\u0026amp;B brand, and production officially began in 1974.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAuchroisk was built with modern efficiency in mind. Its functional architecture and high-volume layout reflect the priorities of the whisky boom era: reliability, scale, and consistency. Today it boasts a production capacity of several million liters of pure alcohol annually, making it a cornerstone of Diageo’s blending operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe distillery’s malt continues to be a major component in classic blended Scotches, especially J\u0026amp;B Rare, where its clean, malty profile supports the whisky’s balanced, approachable character. Some of its spirit may also appear in other Diageo blends, including variations within the broader Johnnie Walker range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAlthough most of Auchroisk’s output is dedicated to blends, it has appeared as a single malt on rare occasions, as seen with the release of the Auchroisk 10-Year-Old as part of Diageo’s Flora \u0026amp; Fauna series. Since then, its limited official bottlings have included rare entries in the Rare Malts and Special Releases collections, showcasing older and more distinctive expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBecause official releases are infrequent, Auchroisk enjoys a steady presence in the independent bottling scene from single casks aged in a range of cask types to special selections that highlight unique maturation profiles.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lady of the Glen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44681765847110,"sku":"10013","price":112.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/1920\/2630\/files\/AuchroiskManzanilla.jpg?v=1773939868","url":"https:\/\/scotchdrinkersonly.com\/products\/lady-of-the-glen-11-yo-auchroisk-ex-manzanilla-finish-cask-801525-57-9-alc-vol-700-ml","provider":"Scotch Drinkers Only","version":"1.0","type":"link"}