{"product_id":"chapter-7-chronicle-islay-8-year-old-2011-single-malt-scotch-whisky-750ml","title":"Chapter 7 Chronicle Islay 8 Year Old 2011 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Chronicle Islay 8 Year Old is an independent bottling of single malt from an undisclosed Islay distillery, distilled in 2011 and bottled at 49.2% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe premise of Chapter 7 Whisky is simple: each cask of whisky is unique, and its wood, age, temperature and warehouse location all tell their own story. Founder Selim Evin travels to Scotland and Ireland to hand-select casks from the inventories of great distilleries. The Chronicle range keeps the source distillery a secret while sharing everything else about the casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt offers a classic Islay single malt profile, peat smoke and maritime character, bottled strong and pure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA secret-distillery Islay malt, it makes an intriguing gift for peat lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat, then add a drop of water.\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\u003eIslay, off Scotland's west coast, is famous for heavily peated single malts; peat burned to dry the barley gives a smoky, medicinal and maritime character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndependent bottlers buy casks from distilleries and bottle them under their own labels, often at higher strength and without colouring or chill filtration, offering a different view of a distillery's spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome distilleries allow their whisky to be sold only without their name, which is why secret-distillery bottlings like this one exist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBottled at 49.2% ABV, it keeps a full texture; a few drops of water open up the smoke and fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Islay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic peated Islay profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 49.2% ABV.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chapter 7 Whisky (Selim Evin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Undisclosed Islay distillery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 years (distilled 2011)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 98.4 proof (49.2% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Islay, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat or with a drop of water. It pairs with smoked salmon, oysters or blue cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich distillery made it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is an undisclosed Islay distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEight years, distilled in 2011.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho bottled it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7, an independent bottler.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch\"\u003eScotch collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chapter 7","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023404331317,"sku":"VWS_200424033","price":85.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-10714.webp?v=1793655623","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/chapter-7-chronicle-islay-8-year-old-2011-single-malt-scotch-whisky-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}