{"product_id":"virginia-distillery-co-courage-conviction-american-single-malt-whisky-750ml","title":"Virginia Distillery Co. Courage \u0026 Conviction American Single Malt Whisky 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eCourage \u0026amp; Conviction is the flagship American single malt from Virginia Distillery Co. in Lovingston, Virginia, made from 100% malted barley and bottled at 46% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts late founder, Dr. George G. Moore, would often say, have the courage of your conviction, and his vision to redefine American whisky was carried on by his family. The whisky is distilled in Scottish-made copper pot stills at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains and aged over six years in sherry casks, bourbon barrels and European red wine STR cuvée casks. Virginia's hot summers and cool winters let it mature faster than in Scotland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith notes of caramel and butterscotch, it evolves on the palate with bright red fruit, raspberry, cocoa, barrel spice and vanilla, and the finish is creamy and exceptionally smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWinner of Double Gold at the 2020 SIP Awards and presented in its tube, it makes a fine gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoy it neat or with a splash of water.\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\u003eSTR casks are wine barrels that are shaved, toasted and re-charred to unlock fresh oak flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel and butterscotch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red fruit, raspberry, cocoa, barrel spice and vanilla.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creamy and exceptionally smooth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Virginia Distillery Co.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e American Single Malt Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMash Bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% malted barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Over 6 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 92 proof (46% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask \/ Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sherry, bourbon and STR red wine cuvée casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lovingston, Virginia, 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\u003eEnjoy it neat or with a splash of water. It pairs with dark chocolate, raspberries or aged cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat casks are used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSherry casks, bourbon barrels and STR red wine cuvée casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho founded it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe late Dr. George G. Moore.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Lovingston, Virginia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/american-whiskey\"\u003eAmerican Whiskey collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Virginia Distillery Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023484809525,"sku":"VWS_200420016","price":62.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-15279.webp?v=1793657041","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/virginia-distillery-co-courage-conviction-american-single-malt-whisky-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}