{"product_id":"pure-scot-blended-scotch-virgin-oak","title":"Pure Scot Blended Scotch Virgin Oak","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePure Scot Virgin Oak is a blended malt Scotch whisky from Pure Scot — a specifically Virgin Oak matured expression that draws on first-use American oak casks (never previously used) to produce a more intense, caramelised vanilla, and toasted grain character than ex-bourbon maturation achieves, presenting the distillery’s Speyside-sourced blended malt with enhanced oak influence.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVirgin oak maturation is unusual in Scotch whisky — most production uses ex-bourbon or ex-sherry casks. The Pure Scot Virgin Oak uses first-use American oak, contributing more vanilla, caramel, and sweet wood character than previously used casks. Browse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch\"\u003eScotch whisky at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Virgin Oak maturation?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eVirgin oak (or first-use American oak) is a cask that has never previously been used to mature any spirit. It delivers more intense vanilla, caramel, and toasted grain character than ex-bourbon casks because fresh wood contributes more oak compounds to the spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs Pure Scot Virgin Oak a blended malt or blended Scotch?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA blended malt — single malt whiskies only, no grain spirit. The Virgin Oak cask provides the unusual maturation approach. Order online with fast shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is Virgin Oak maturation?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Virgin oak (first-use American oak) has never previously been used to mature any spirit. It delivers more intense vanilla, caramel, and toasted grain character than ex-bourbon casks because fresh wood contributes more oak compounds.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is Pure Scot Virgin Oak a blended malt or blended Scotch?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"A blended malt — single malt whiskies only, no grain spirit.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Pure Scot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42903919067207,"sku":"S 851370006273","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/pure-scot-blended-scotch-virgin-oak.jpg?v=1782413490","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/pure-scot-blended-scotch-virgin-oak","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}