{"product_id":"smws-121-112-the-unexpected-meander","title":"SMWS 121.112 The Unexpected Meander","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"512\"\u003eSMWS \u003cem data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"329\"\u003eThe Unexpected Meander\u003c\/em\u003e is an 8-year-old Highland Island single cask release from the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eScotch Malt Whisky Society\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, offering a vibrant and expressive profile shaped by a 1st fill ex-bourbon barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"806\"\u003eDistilled on 2 December 2015, this whisky delivers a lively and characterful journey, where youthful energy meets cask-driven intensity. The 1st fill bourbon maturation brings forward bright vanilla sweetness, fresh oak spice, and a dynamic coastal influence typical of Highland Island malts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003eBottled at a powerful 62.8% ABV, this cask strength release captures the whisky in its purest form—bold, unfiltered, and full of personality. With only 228 bottles available, it stands as a rare and collectible expression for enthusiasts who appreciate intensity and individuality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright and lively with vanilla, citrus zest, fresh oak, and hints of sea breeze\u003cbr data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powerful and energetic, delivering sweet vanilla, peppery spice, orchard fruits, and coastal salinity\u003cbr data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1482\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warming, and slightly salty with lingering oak spice and sweetness\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SMWS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51175429898518,"sku":null,"price":2395.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/0782\/4406\/files\/smws-the-unexpected-meander-8yo-bottle_jpg.png?v=1775650385","url":"https:\/\/whiskylibraryshop.co.za\/products\/smws-121-112-the-unexpected-meander","provider":"The Whisky Library Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}