{"product_id":"st-george-spirits-baller-american-single-malt-whiskey-750ml","title":"St. George Spirits Baller American Single Malt Whiskey 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eSt. George Baller is a California single malt whiskey from St. George Spirits in Alameda, American-made, Japanese whisky-inspired and wholly original, bottled at 47% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is distilled from 100% American barley in traditional pot stills and aged three to four years in used bourbon and French oak wine casks. The whiskey is then given a final pass through maple charcoal and finished in casks that once held St. George's house-made umeshu, a Japanese plum liqueur made from California-grown ume fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its crisp malt, delicate maple charcoal smoke and tropical, sherry-like notes from the umeshu casks, Baller is a category of one. St. George Spirits has been at the leading edge of American craft distilling since 1982.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBright and distinctive, it makes a memorable gift for adventurous whisky lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBaller is ideal in a highball, or sipped neat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmerican whiskey covers a wide range of styles, from bourbon and rye to single malts and light whiskeys, and independent blenders and small producers have made it one of the most exciting categories in spirits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmerican single malt whisky is made from 100% malted barley at a single distillery in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCharcoal filtering a whisky before bottling softens its texture and can add a subtle smoky sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA highball, a mix of whisky and chilled soda water over ice, is the classic Japanese way to enjoy whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMalt:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp malt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmoke:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delicate maple charcoal smoke.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical, sherry-like notes from umeshu casks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e St. George Spirits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e American Single Malt Whiskey, umeshu cask finished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMash Bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% American barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-4 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 94 proof (47% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask \/ Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used bourbon and French oak wine casks, maple charcoal, umeshu cask finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alameda, California, United States\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\u003eMix it into a highball with soda and ice, or sip it neat. It pairs with yakitori, sushi or stone fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is umeshu?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Japanese plum liqueur; St. George makes its own from California ume fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it filtered?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is given a final pass through maple charcoal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThree to four years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/american-whiskey\"\u003eAmerican Whiskey collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"St. George Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68199614808373,"sku":"VWS_200420467","price":71.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-45982.webp?v=1794514076","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/st-george-spirits-baller-american-single-malt-whiskey-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}