{"product_id":"loaded-barrel-blood-orange-seasoned-cask-500ml","title":"Loaded Barrel Blood Orange Seasoned Cask 500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eLoaded Barrel Small Batch Series Blood Orange Seasoned Cask is a small batch Australian whisky of genuine innovation and dangerously drinkable character — four years in a customised 200-litre virgin American oak barrel from Kentucky, then transferred to an ex-Shiraz French oak barrel re-shaved, toasted, and charred in-house, seasoned with the peel of the ripest blood oranges and fortified Port, pressurised for nine months to infuse the vibrant orange essence into the staves, and then a further 18 months of maturation to develop the full layered character. The blood orange burst on the nose is unmistakable from the very first moment. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep amber with warm copper hues — the rich, inviting colour of a small batch whisky that has spent four years in virgin American oak before an additional 27 months in a blood orange and Port seasoned ex-Shiraz French oak cask.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAroma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlood orange — unmistakable and immediate from the very first moment. The vibrant citrus character of the seasoned cask leading a nose of layered complexity, with the Munich, Ale, Crystal, Voodoo, and Chocolate malt character of the mash bill adding depth and intrigue beneath the orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePalate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vibrant fusion of sweet citrus and zesty orange marmalade on the initial sip — perfectly balanced by deep, rich undertones of burnt caramel, bold espresso, and intense dark chocolate. The complex mash bill and the blood orange seasoned cask working in harmony to deliver a dram that is layered, captivating, and impossible to put down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eServing Suggestion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat or over a single large ice cube to let the full blood orange, dark chocolate, and espresso character develop — or with a splash of water to open up the citrus and caramel layers. A small batch whisky of this complexity deserves to be savoured slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Loaded Barrel Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48446583111929,"sku":"0726436345477","price":89.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/6820\/0441\/files\/loaded-barrel-small-batch-blood-orange-seasoned-cask-500ml.webp?v=1779774645","url":"https:\/\/winesellersdirect.com.au\/products\/loaded-barrel-blood-orange-seasoned-cask-500ml","provider":"Wine Sellers Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}