{"product_id":"the-whisky-club-advent-calendar-2021","title":"The Whisky Club Advent Calendar 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eBack for 2021 by popular demand, The Whisky Club Advent Calendar is here and ready to bring you the Christmas Spirit(s). Created Exclusively for the Whisky Club, yule be counting down the days to Christmas with a deer old dram in hand, rein, hail or shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Whisky Club Advent Calendar contains 24 drams from distilleries from Scotland, Ireland, England, Europe, North America and Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 x 30ml\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore we get into it, it turns out a few elves don’t mind a dram either and some of the trays have been put in the wrong way around. So if instead of getting a Jura on Day 1 you got a different whisky, here’s how you can fix it — without ruining the surprise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wTPuMbM_NzM\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDay 1: Jura - Batch 5 - 20 Year Old\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stone fruits and worn bridle leather, crisp apple peel and cinnamon buns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keeps itself together on the palate until the last moment when it opens up to reveal a lovely waxiness built out of fresh floral and honeyed undertones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Superbly pronounced finish, long and engaging. Returns back to apple pie, the spice all but gone a last taste of toffee rounds an excellent dram.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/J1l3aE9-6nQ\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDay 2: Miltonduff - Batch 7 - 10 Year Old\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Splash of orange flower water, then poire williams on the nose with mint and sage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey sweetness, light toffee notes nestled beneath sawdust freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buttery with a soft wood, almost cigar box finish, and a hint of smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_CHWJSW8zO8\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDay 3: Empire Rye - Batch 1 - 2 Year Old\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet and inviting with hint of petrichor. Manuka honey, vanilla pods, earthy cumin, and red liquorice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Palate: Beautifully balanced creamy mouthfeel with honey sweetness over earthy rye spices. Honey, rye bread, turmeric, clove, and cumin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finish: Quite short and sweet, leaving those earthy spices with just a hint of liquorice root.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3zG3WUXrC8I\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDay 4: Millstone - Batch 3 - 4 Year Old\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strawberry bootlaces, sage, honey on toast and a dollop of dulche leche.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautifully balanced and persistent dram offering up layers of naughtiness. Candy shop up front, bakery out back. Tasty everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Subtle wisp of smoke draws everything in to a tidy close under a lasting lick of sticky toffee pudding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8WY0SFPNdpY\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDay 5: Langatun - Batch 2 - 6 Year Old\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Opening notes of caramel fudge, cinnamon and toffee apples.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e The sweet taste of toffee apples with black cherry, followed by a strong punch of spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dusty dry finish with a hint of spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1r5y9ewZccc\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDay 6: Craigellachie Batch 8 - 10 Year Old\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roast chestnuts, caramelised dates, ground cinnamon and some meaty malt notes drifting in later on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coffee and walnut cake, brown sugar and nutmeg, then barley grist follows on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried fruits and a touch of dark caramel linger.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4zE-tkp1rXE\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDay 7: Cameronbridge - Batch 4 - 27 Year Old\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e An oily nuttiness, pineapples and mangoes and sweet brandy snaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and creamy at first - there’s buttery popcorn with a gradual prickle of spice creeping in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e More of those creamy, buttery flavours linger with just a hint of pepper to the death.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uM0chFmRs0E\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDay 8: Islay #1 - Batch 3 - 10 Year Old\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lots of peaty smoke on the nose, with sea air and ginger too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e The smokiness fades to the background to reveal sweet icing sugar, rhubarb and custard sweets and an earthiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e A peppery, herbaceous finish with a final sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zEvFEsH7wSw\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDay 9: Whitlaw - Batch 1 - 15 Year Old\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e A butterscotch creaminess mixed with liquorice and a pinch of ginger.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and creamy with vanilla, plums and cherries initially. Oaky notes with warming ginger and cinnamon spices emerge with time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e An oaky finish with more vanilla and ginger too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RpaPqyLG61A\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDay 10: Balblair - Batch 1 - 7 Year Old\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e A fresh and herbaceous entry with both sweetness and salinity emerging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e There’s savoury hints of olives and rosemary, mixed with sweet liquorice and earthy rhubarb.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e A smooth and sweet finish with more of those rosemary notes coming through until the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5dWfDTYf6u4\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDay 11: Islay #4 - Batch 2 - 11 Year Old\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smoky leather, toffee and sweet peaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e A sweet and rich mouthfeel with honeyed nuts and tropical fruits, before that smokiness creeps back in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm spices, with cinnamon and ginger before a final leather smoke hit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zHlQV-HpR20\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDay 12: Blended Whisky #2 - Batch 3 - 22 Year Old\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet with Demerara sugar and heather honey, chocolate raisins follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very gentle. Velvety smooth, with rich chocolate and black cherry, with just a hint of wild fennel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e There's a whisper of wood smoke in the finish alongside a hint of aniseed, and a dusting of pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OZZ778e8kpc\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDay 13: Japanese Blended Whisky #1 - Batch 5 - 21 Year Old\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Big oaty, cereal notes at first - there’s porridge drizzled with raspberry jam, malted milk biscuits and a rich creaminess.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth with more of those cereal notes. There’s a honey sweetness and raspberry flavours but also underlying earthy flavours, with rhubarb too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanilla notes, more of those earthy tones and a final burst of juicy blackberries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-x-8fLAvgOc\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDay 14: Speyside #4 - Batch 1 - 24 Year Old\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lots of cereal notes with fresh juicy apple and a subtle caramel aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e The apple really comes through on the palate, followed by warming spices, a nutty oiliness and more of those cereal notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e The spices fade away to leave a buttery, toffee flavour with that apple re-emerging right at the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tpeG9dN4n-A\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDay 15: James E. Pepper - Batch 2 - 3 Year Old\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e From a slight salinity and sea breeze emerges vanilla, raisin and charred oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e A dry mouthfeel but with plenty of sweet notes - candied fruits, walnuts and honey cake with a pinch of cinnamon too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e A long, dry finish with peppery hints and more of the sweetness and salinity intertwined.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4LqabKpFfXE\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDay 16: Irish Single Malt #1 - Batch 4 - 14 Year Old\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buckets full of apricot, pear and nectarine. Cereal notes and creamy vanilla broken up by fresh herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrus zest and kitchen spices mixed with melting chocolate - creamy but light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh fruit sweetness of peaches and stewed plums, with a slight nuttiness coming through.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UoUCtjc4riU\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDay 17: Aberlour - Batch 6 - 9 Year Old\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juicy fruit aromas, light citrus with some toasted malt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet with some light oak and dry fruits on a malty base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrus notes, barley sugars and light dried fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mc1RpZ82JSM\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDay 18: Bruichladdich - Batch 10 - 14 Year Old\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e A musky nose brings thick red berry sweetness and damson jam, with a hint of salted chocolate underneath. With a slight coastal breeze there’s crunchy brown sugar and cinnamon, with a little mature oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e A whiff of red wine richness brings caramelised cherries and blackberry cheesecake. The muskiness continues onto the palate, and there’s a slightly drying minerality that's lifted by toasted brown sugar, cinnamon and a buttery Digestive biscuit base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e In a medium length finish there’s sea air and barley sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YuUj3yCLBYg\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDay 19: Macduff - Batch 10 - 10 Year Old\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Immediate caramel sweetness and melted milk chocolate fade into gentle mineral notes, pencil shavings, sultanas and distinct maritime aromas of sea water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruity notes of fresh apples alongside dried raisins, apricot and sultanas, with a dash more chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herby notes contrast the sweetness, followed by a sprinkle of allspice over porridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KC9bd1UCGMY\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDay 20: Teaninich - Batch 3 - 10 Year Old\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lots of ripe fruits at first, with creamy caramel underneath. There’s also some warming honey and ginger notes coming through.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e A honey sweetness coats the tongue, with more ginger developing with time. There’s a touch of almond too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e The caramel re-enters, followed by a final flourish of orchard fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MXKlfXnRiPo\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDay 21: Speyside #3 - Batch 1 - 8 Year Old\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp nose delivers sweet Sherry, straw and saline minerality with a suggestion of mushroom and yeast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e An abundance of Sherry character, dried fruit and vanilla with butter icing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, gentle and sweet turning, at the very end, deliciously savoury.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rqFF2_VBUbY\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDay 22: Strathclyde - Batch 4 - 31 Year Old\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e A nostalgic opening of old books with a hint of pineapple.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unripe banana followed by honeydew melon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hint of old Pick'n'Mix sweets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/twlmSblgrxs\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDay 23: Glenallachie - Batch 3 - 10 Year Old\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toasty aromas at first, followed by the marzipan and fruity notes of cherry bakewells and a chocolatey richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e A smooth, sweet opening with more marzipan. Pear and apple flavours come through, with a touch of cinnamon warmth too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e An earthy, mineral finish with just a hint of spice at the death.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/G3kpa3Jwkek\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDay 24: White Peak - Batch 1 - 2 Year Old\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green apple, coconut, and vanilla, with a touch of smoke and brine. Toasted wholemeal and herbal thyme.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malty with rich toffee, black cherry, and chocolate. This is sweet and earthy, that gentle peat lingering in the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roasted almonds with honeyed toasted oak melds into the gentle roasted peat and coffee notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kCajcZHADpI\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"The Whisky Club","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46489948913743,"sku":"WC0222","price":255.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/1185\/7487\/files\/adventcalendar_pdp_main1.png?v=1787701217","url":"https:\/\/thewhiskyclub.com.au\/products\/the-whisky-club-advent-calendar-2021","provider":"The Whisky Club AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}