{"product_id":"the-perfect-fifth-oran-blend-no-1-blended-scotch-whisky-700ml","title":"The Perfect Fifth Oran Blend No. 1 Blended Scotch Whisky 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eOran Blend No. 1 is a limited blended Scotch whisky from The Perfect Fifth, the American independent bottler, created by whisky writer Jim Murray, author of Jim Murray's Whisky Bible. It is half single malt and half single grain, bottled at 50% ABV, and limited to just 465 bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOran was launched in November 2023 as two companion blends built from eleven casks, some of them split between the two in different ratios. Blend No. 1 composed exclusively of ex-bourbon casks. Blend No. 1 combines nine whiskies aged from 12 to 34 years. Components across the pair include a 21-year-old and a 34-year-old single grain, an 18-year-old Pulteney and a 12-year-old Ardmore.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhisky Advocate scored Blend No. 1 92 points. Pairing long-aged single grain with single malt in equal measure gives the blend both softness and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bottle carries Oran's elegant label with a coloured band marking the blend number, and comes in a teal presentation box. It is a collectable for followers of The Perfect Fifth and a fine gift for a Scotch lover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith so few bottles made, it is a rare chance to taste a blend crafted by one of whisky's best-known writers.\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\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Perfect Fifth (blended by Jim Murray)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blended Scotch Whisky (50% single malt, 50% single grain)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpression \/ Batch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oran Blend No. 1, 465 bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 proof (50% 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\u003eServe it neat, or with a drop of water to open the fruit and grain sweetness. It pairs with shortbread, mild cheeses or dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho created Oran?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJim Murray, author of Jim Murray's Whisky Bible, for The Perfect Fifth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is in Blend No. 1?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHalf single malt and half single grain; it composed exclusively of ex-bourbon casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many bottles were made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e465 bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch\"\u003eScotch collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Perfect Fifth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023238263093,"sku":"VWS200428880","price":182.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-4463.webp?v=1793652678","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/the-perfect-fifth-oran-blend-no-1-blended-scotch-whisky-700ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}