{"product_id":"ardray-exquisite-balance-blended-scotch-whisky-700ml","title":"Ardray Exquisite Balance Blended Scotch Whisky 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eArdray is a blended Scotch whisky crafted with the precision of Suntory's blenders and shaped by Scotland's rugged terroir, bottled at 48% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLiterally meaning towards the light, Ardray reflects the guidance of Suntory founder Shinjiro Torii and the goal of continuing to push whisky forward. It balances respect for Scotch traditions with the desire to build upon them, offering not just another blended Scotch but a quest for a new view of Scotch whisky blending.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExquisite balance is its signature: a harmonious meeting of boldness and smoothness, made with the care of Japanese blending.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresented in its elegant box, it makes a refined gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoy it neat, with a drop of water, or in a highball.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScotch whisky must be distilled and matured in Scotland for at least three years in oak casks, and any age statement on the label refers to the youngest whisky in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA blended Scotch whisky combines single malt whiskies with grain whiskies from different distilleries, and the blender's art lies in balancing many components into one harmonious style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuntory, the Japanese whisky house behind Yamazaki and Hibiki, has a long tradition of meticulous blending, and Ardray brings that approach to Scotch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShinjiro Torii founded Japan's first malt whisky distillery, Yamazaki, in 1923, and his philosophy of continual innovation still guides Suntory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBottled at 48% ABV, Ardray is stronger than most blended Scotch, giving it more texture and flavour, and it stands up well in a highball.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a whisky made in Scotland with a Japanese sensibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blended Scotch with Japanese precision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold yet smooth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48% ABV.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ardray (Suntory)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blended Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96 proof (48% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoy it neat, with water or in a highball. It pairs with sushi, smoked salmon or shortbread.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Ardray mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTowards the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho blends it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuntory's blenders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow strong is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e48% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch\"\u003eScotch collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ardray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023401546037,"sku":"VWS200428295","price":81.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-11178.webp?v=1793655579","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/ardray-exquisite-balance-blended-scotch-whisky-700ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}