{"product_id":"usquaebach-an-ard-ri-cask-strength-blended-malt-scotch-whisky-750ml","title":"Usquaebach An Ard Ri Cask Strength Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eUsquaebach An Ard Ri, Gaelic for \"the high king\", is a cask-strength blended malt Scotch whisky bottled at 57.1% ABV. Launched in 2016 as Usquaebach's first new blend in nearly 25 years, it was produced in a limited run of 2,000 bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blend brings together more than 20 single malt casks aged between 10 and 21 years, selected by master blender Stewart Laing from his personal collection of Highland whiskies, including Inchgower, Benrinnes, Craigellachie, Glengoyne, Dailuaine, Blair Athol and Auchroisk. The final blend was married and finished in sherry casks. Usquaebach takes its name from the Gaelic for \"water of life\", the word from which \"whisky\" itself derives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the nose come marzipan, brioche and burnt orange peel, with allspice, cardamom and pipe tobacco. The palate brings honey, leather, dried fruits and brown sugar, with white pepper, clove and a hint of coconut, and the finish is long and sweet, with bitter orange and spice. Whisky Advocate scored it 91 points.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresented in Usquaebach's iconic deep blue stoneware flagon, individually numbered, it is a magnificent gift and a showpiece for any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsquaebach suggests enjoying it neat in a proper nosing glass with a few drops of purified water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marzipan, brioche, burnt orange peel, allspice and pipe tobacco.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey, leather, dried fruits, brown sugar and white pepper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and sweet, with bitter orange and spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Usquaebach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, cask strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpression \/ Batch:\u003c\/strong\u003e An Ard Ri, 2016 release, 2,000 bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malts aged 10 to 21 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 114.2 proof (57.1% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask \/ Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Married and finished in sherry casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highlands, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml, stoneware flagon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe it neat in a nosing glass with a few drops of water. It pairs with marzipan, orange cake or aged cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does An Ard Ri mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The high king\" in Gaelic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old are the whiskies?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore than 20 single malt casks aged between 10 and 21 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is bottled at cask strength, 57.1% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch\"\u003eScotch collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Usquaebach","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023243637045,"sku":"VWS_7683","price":171.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-3421.webp?v=1793652783","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/usquaebach-an-ard-ri-cask-strength-blended-malt-scotch-whisky-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}