{"product_id":"laizhou-str-red-wine-cask-single-malt-whisky-46-700ml","title":"Laizhou STR Red Wine Cask Single Malt Whisky 700mL — The Wine-Cask Driven Chinese Single Malt","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"225\"\u003e🐉 Some whiskies honour tradition.\u003cbr data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"192\"\u003eLaizhou is writing a new chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"545\"\u003eCrafted at \u003cstrong data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"281\"\u003eLaizhou Distillery in Qionglai, Sichuan\u003c\/strong\u003e, this single malt reflects the emerging ambition of Chinese whisky. The founders travelled across the world studying more than \u003cstrong data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"429\"\u003e100 distilleries\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining global whisky knowledge with local craftsmanship to build one of China’s most exciting new distilleries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"817\"\u003eThis expression is matured in \u003cstrong data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"599\"\u003eSTR red wine casks\u003c\/strong\u003e, a technique pioneered by renowned whisky scientist \u003cstrong data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"668\"\u003eDr. Jim Swan\u003c\/strong\u003e. STR stands for \u003cstrong data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"719\"\u003eShaved, Toasted and Re-charred\u003c\/strong\u003e — a process that revitalises wine barrels and intensifies the interaction between spirit and oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"955\"\u003eThe result is a whisky where \u003cstrong data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"910\"\u003ewine-driven fruit, chocolate richness and gentle oak spice\u003c\/strong\u003e come together in a modern, expressive style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003eAroma: Elegant and fruit-forward — ripe plum, red berries, vanilla cream and soft toasted oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003ePalate: Smooth yet layered — dark chocolate, caramelised sugar, red fruit compote and warming baking spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003eFinish: Medium and refined — cocoa, roasted nuts and subtle oak spice lingering with gentle warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003eThis is not a whisky trying to replicate Scotch or Japanese traditions.\u003cbr data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003eIt’s a glimpse into the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003enext frontier of world whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003eBest enjoyed neat to appreciate its wine-cask complexity and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003eTake your time with it — new whisky regions deserve curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1559\"\u003e🧾 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1559\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003eStyle: Single Malt Whisky\u003cbr data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1589\"\u003eDistillery: Laizhou Distillery\u003cbr data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003eRegion: Qionglai, Sichuan, China\u003cbr data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003eAge: No Age Statement (NAS)\u003cbr data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003eABV: 46%\u003cbr data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1698\"\u003eVolume: 700mL\u003cbr data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1714\"\u003eMaturation: STR Red Wine Casks (Shaved, Toasted, Re-charred)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sessions Box Hill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43842850095192,"sku":"11f0c1e22d83eb548061061788424eb7","price":124.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/5183\/3432\/files\/8690688753752.png?v=1779966946","url":"https:\/\/www.sessionsboxhill.com.au\/products\/laizhou-str-red-wine-cask-single-malt-whisky-46-700ml","provider":"Sessions Box Hill","version":"1.0","type":"link"}