{"product_id":"aqua-vitae-2010-secret-highland-11-year-old-single-cask-single-malt-scotch-whisky","title":"Aqua Vitae 2010 Secret Highland 11 Year Old Single Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAqua Vitae 2010 Secret Highland 11 Year Old Single Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a distinctive Highland release distilled in 2010 and matured for 11 years before being bottled in 2021 as part of Aqua Vitae’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuardian Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The undisclosed Highland distillery is widely associated by enthusiasts and retailers with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClynelish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making this an intriguing opportunity to explore the waxy, mineral-driven and fruit-forward style for which the northern Highland distillery is renowned. Matured in a single bourbon barrel and bottled at natural cask strength of 51.6%, only 302 bottles were produced from Cask #2544.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Secret Highland Distillery (believed to be Clynelish)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottler:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aqua Vitae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Guardian Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 11 Years Old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 51.6%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCask Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bourbon Barrel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCask Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e #2544\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutturn:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 302 Bottles \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAqua Vitae is an independent bottler recognised for presenting distinctive single cask whiskies through highly visual, themed releases. This bottling forms part of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuardian Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which draws inspiration from mythological creatures, pairing each whisky with a guardian chosen to represent its individual character. This particular release features the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGriffin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the legendary creature combining the strength of a lion with the majesty of an eagle and traditionally depicted as a guardian of precious treasures. The concept provides a fitting backdrop for a scarce single-cask Highland malt, with the whisky presented at cask strength, non-chill filtered and without added colouring to preserve the character of the original spirit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright orchard fruits and citrus open alongside honey, vanilla and the distinctive waxy character associated with classic northern Highland malt. Ripe apples, poached pear and lemon oils develop into richer notes of malt, toasted nuts and gentle oak, with an underlying mineral quality bringing freshness and structure. The palate is oily and concentrated, combining cooked fruits, vanilla sweetness and citrus with touches of wax, toasted oak and subtle spice. The finish is long and warming, leaving lingering fruit, honeyed malt, mineral notes and a gentle waxy dryness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aqua Vitae","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54424870420790,"sku":null,"price":339.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/2558\/3414\/files\/7b2275258a746df4b3b4320af3437226.png?v=1787474442","url":"https:\/\/hiliquor.com.au\/products\/aqua-vitae-2010-secret-highland-11-year-old-single-cask-single-malt-scotch-whisky","provider":"Hi_liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}