{"product_id":"north-star-spirits-6-year-old-tarot-1-the-fool-blended-whisky-2022-70cl","title":"North Star Spirits 6 Year Old Tarot 1 'The Fool' Blended Whisky (2022) 70cl","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 28px;\"\u003eNorth Star Spirits 6 Year Old Tarot 1 'The Fool' Blended Whisky (2022) 70cl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAn exciting new range bottled by the stellar independent bottler, North Star. A blend of Edrington whiskies, using grain whisky from the Edinburgh-based North British distillery and... well we can only speculate where the malt component originated, all we know is that it came in a cask bearing the name of a rather collectible Speyside distillery in Edrington's portfolio (wink wink).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlenders and bottlers, North Star, have provided only cryptic and tantalising hints as to the composition of this Blended Scotch Whisky. What we know for sure is that the grain component (80% of the volume) comes from North British Distillery, and the malt (20%) from one or more distillery owned by the Edrington Group. Whatever the composition, The minimum age of the constituent whiskies is 6 years old as of bottling in 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the distilleries in the group from speyside rhymes with Shmakallan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003eTasting Notes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose : Upon the first whiff, you're greeted with a pleasant wave of vanilla intermingling with the aroma of ripe pear. It's a straightforward yet enticing nose that beckons you to take a sip. It smells young, and the refill casks impart some sherry notes on the nose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate : As you delve in, an interesting mix of spice and oak comes forth, followed by the familiar hint of vanilla. The flavours are well-rounded, creating a satisfying palate that keeps you engaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish : Lingers longer than anticipated for a blend of this age. The ex-oloroso refill butts from an Edrington distillery impart a gentle warmth and subtle complexity, adding depth to the overall experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout North Star Spirits \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAstronomy plays a massive part in the storytelling narrative of our core whisky range. Our vision is reflected in our company name. The North Star is the anchor of the northern sky. It is a landmark, or sky marker, that helps those who follow it determine direction as it glows brightly to guide and lead toward a purposeful destination. It also has a symbolic meaning, for the North Star depicts a beacon of inspiration and hope to many. North Star focuses its energies on the curiosities, peculiar oddities, and obscurities - whisky as it comes, straight from the cask and into a bottle - without any fancy tricks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e57.3% AB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70cl\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Star Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54524442214725,"sku":"5060566441124","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/9495\/8661\/files\/4434437686_6c5f6f58-8674-4a8e-acfe-fc01aa198606.jpg?v=1746551962","url":"https:\/\/b1yyjg-bk.myshopify.com\/products\/north-star-spirits-6-year-old-tarot-1-the-fool-blended-whisky-2022-70cl","provider":"Whisky Situation Old","version":"1.0","type":"link"}