{"product_id":"goalong-distillery-5-year-old-bourbon-cask-chinese-single-malt-whisky-750ml","title":"Goalong Distillery 5 Year Old Bourbon Cask Chinese Single Malt Whisky 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eGoalong 5 Year Old Bourbon Cask is a Chinese single malt whisky aged five years in ex-bourbon barrels and bottled non-chill-filtered at 40% ABV. It is presented in a sculpted crystal-style decanter with a gift box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoalong Distillery was founded in 2017 in Hunan province, in the canyon basin of the Liuyang River surrounded by high mountains, following the creation of the Goalong brand in 2011. The region's enormous swings in temperature drive a lively interaction between whisky and wood, accelerating the ageing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe nose brings honey and sweet malt with floral and woody nuances, along with hazelnut. The palate is soft-bodied, with balanced vanilla, nectar and fruity notes, cream, toffee and biscuit, and the finish is light and rounded, with fruit, vanilla, cinnamon and a touch of soft smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe faceted decanter and black and gold gift box make it a striking gift for whisky lovers exploring Asian whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoy it neat or with a little water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChina is one of the newest whisky-making nations, and a wave of distilleries founded in the last decade has begun releasing single malts made with the same pot-still methods as Scotland. Ex-bourbon barrels bring vanilla, honey and soft spice, letting the character of the spirit come through clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Liuyang River valley's hot summers and cold winters push the whisky in and out of the oak far more than a temperate climate would, which is why five years here yields a well-rounded malt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey, sweet malt, florals and hazelnut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanilla, nectar, fruit, toffee and biscuit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light and rounded, with vanilla, cinnamon and soft smoke.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goalong Distillery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chinese Single Malt Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpression \/ Batch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bourbon Cask\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 proof (40% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask \/ Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ex-bourbon barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hunan, China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml, decanter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe it neat or with a little water. It pairs with honey cake, hazelnuts or mild cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt Goalong Distillery in Hunan province, China.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFive years in ex-bourbon barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is bottled at 40% ABV, non-chill-filtered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-whiskey\"\u003eWhiskey collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goalong Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023280304437,"sku":"VWS200424526","price":123.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-9660.webp?v=1793653549","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/goalong-distillery-5-year-old-bourbon-cask-chinese-single-malt-whisky-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}