{"product_id":"virginia-distillery-co-courage-conviction-sherry-cask-american-single-malt-whisky-batch-1212-750ml","title":"Virginia Distillery Co. Courage \u0026 Conviction Sherry Cask American Single Malt Whisky Batch 1212 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eCourage \u0026amp; Conviction Sherry Cask is an American single malt whisky from Virginia Distillery Co., made from 100% malted barley and aged over six years in first-fill sherry casks, bottled at 46% ABV; this is batch 1212.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe distillery's late founder, Dr. George G. Moore, would often say, \"Have the courage of your conviction.\" His vision was to redefine American whisky, and his family inherited it. In the foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, the hot summers and cool winters let the whisky mature faster than its counterparts in Scotland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAromas of golden raisins, lemon zest and apricot meet honeyed baklava, fig, cinnamon and milk chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA sherried American single malt, it makes a fine gift for whisky lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat or with a drop 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 is made from 100% malted barley at a single distillery in the United States, distilled in pot stills and matured in oak, a category with its own formal standard since 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSherry casks are seasoned with Spanish fortified wine; first-fill means this is the first time the cask has held whisky since the sherry, so it gives the strongest influence of dried fruit, nuts and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBottled at 46% ABV and with more than six years of warm-climate maturation, the whisky carries a rich, rounded texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBatch numbers let collectors track each release, since every batch is assembled from a different selection of casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden raisins, lemon zest and apricot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyed baklava, fig and cinnamon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Milk chocolate.\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\u003eExpression \/ Batch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Courage \u0026amp; Conviction Sherry Cask, Batch 1212\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 First-fill sherry casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003eSip it neat or with a little water. It pairs with baklava, figs or milk chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is it made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% malted barley.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is it aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOver six years in first-fill sherry casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does it mature quickly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVirginia's hot summers and cool winters.\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":68023381918005,"sku":"VWS200435099","price":86.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-12600.webp?v=1793655130","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/virginia-distillery-co-courage-conviction-sherry-cask-american-single-malt-whisky-batch-1212-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}