{"product_id":"pinhook-collaboration-series-no-3-jordan-salcito-cask-strength-australian-single-malt-750ml","title":"Pinhook Collaboration Series No. 3 Jordan Salcito Cask Strength Australian Single Malt 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003ePinhook Collaboration Series No. 3 is a limited-edition, cask-strength Australian single malt whisky distilled by Starward in Melbourne and blended by Pinhook with sommelier Jordan Salcito. It is bottled at 114.8 proof (57.4% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the Collaboration Series, Pinhook co-founder and master blender Sean Josephs teams up with experts from other sensory-rich fields. For the third edition, the 2024 release, he revisited his wine roots with Jordan Salcito, an internationally recognized sommelier known for her time at Restaurant Daniel, Eleven Madison Park and Momofuku. Together they blended four distinct styles of Starward single malt, aged exclusively in red wine barrels, bridging the worlds of wine and whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade from 100% locally grown malted barley, double distilled in copper pot stills and aged four to five years in Australian red wine casks, the blend of 28 barrels shows a warm nose of poached pear, vanilla curd, cardamom and light cedar, and a luxurious palate of raspberry, wild honey, clove and graham cracker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA one-time release, it is a fine gift for whisky collectors and wine lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStarward is known for maturing its single malts in Australian red wine barrels, a signature of the distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustralian whisky is a young but fast-growing category, and Melbourne's swinging climate speeds up maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCask strength means no water is added before bottling, so a few drops in the glass let you find your ideal strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Poached pear, vanilla curd, cardamom and light cedar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raspberry, wild honey, clove and graham cracker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australian red wine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinhook (Collaboration Series No. 3, 2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Starward, Melbourne, Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australian single malt, cask strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% malted barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-5 years in red wine casks, 28 barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 114.8 proof (57.4% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia\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 with a few drops of water. It pairs with berry desserts, aged cheese or duck.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is the collaborator?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSommelier Jordan Salcito.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho distilled it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStarward Distillery in Melbourne, Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat casks were used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRed wine barrels, for four to five years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-whiskey\"\u003eWhiskey collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pinhook","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023542055221,"sku":"VWS200431905","price":50.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-18439.webp?v=1793660290","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/pinhook-collaboration-series-no-3-jordan-salcito-cask-strength-australian-single-malt-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}