{"product_id":"smooth-ambler-old-scout-mcscrooge-s-straight-bourbon-whiskey-99-8-proof-750ml-1","title":"Smooth Ambler Old Scout McScrooge’s Straight Bourbon Whiskey 99.8 Proof 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eA nine-year maturation period elevates this Old Scout Straight Bourbon Whiskey to a remarkable standard of complexity and depth. Bottled at a robust 99.8 proof exclusively for McScrooge's, this expression delivers a symphony of caramel, spice, and aged oak that truly captivates the senses. It’s a testament to expert selection, offering a rich and satisfying pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Initial waves of sweet caramel and vanilla bean are gracefully accompanied by dried apricot and a subtle hint of butterscotch. As it opens, deeper notes of toasted oak and a whisper of baking spice, specifically cinnamon and nutmeg, emerge, rounded out by a faint suggestion of leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e The entry is rich and full-bodied, delivering a balanced sweetness of dark brown sugar and maple syrup, quickly followed by a robust spice character of black pepper and rye. Dried dark fruits, like fig and prune, meld with candied orange peel, while the underlying oak provides a firm, complex structure. A touch of nutty praline adds depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warm, and satisfying, the finish lingers with notes of spiced oak and dark chocolate. A pleasant warmth spreads across the palate, carrying echoes of the dried fruit and a faint, sweet char. The rye spice slowly fades, leaving a gentle, lingering dryness and a final hint of vanilla cream.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NDC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67518582489306,"sku":"NDC-1786593400069","price":655.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0656\/8263\/7018\/files\/1791616117350-1.png?v=1791616131","url":"https:\/\/takeyourpickliquors.com\/products\/smooth-ambler-old-scout-mcscrooge-s-straight-bourbon-whiskey-99-8-proof-750ml-1","provider":"Take Your Pick Liquors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}