{"product_id":"valinch-mallet-8-years-old-ardmore-single-cask-single-malt-scotch-whisky-97-6-proof","title":"Valinch \u0026 Mallet 8 Years Old Single Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky 97.6 Proof","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValinch \u0026amp; Mallet 8 Year Old Single Cask Single Malt Scotch is an independent bottling from Valinch \u0026amp; Mallet — an individual cask selection bottled at natural cask strength (97.6 proof \/ approximately 48.8% ABV) from a named Scottish distillery, presenting an 8-year-old single malt at the Young Masters age for those who prefer younger, more vibrant single malt character.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eValinch \u0026amp; Mallet selects individual casks from established Scottish distilleries for their Young Masters series — emphasising younger spirits that show the raw, unintegrated distillery character before extended oak maturation softens and develops the profile. 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 does 97.6 proof mean?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn US measurement, proof is double the ABV percentage — 97.6 proof equals approximately 48.8% ABV. This is just above the typical 40–46% ABV of standard distillery bottlings, providing more intensity and texture than most standard expressions without reaching full cask strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs an 8-year-old single cask single malt interesting?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — single cask expressions at younger ages show the distillery’s raw spirit character before the oak fully integrates, allowing a direct comparison to older expressions and insight into how the distillery’s house style develops over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What does 97.6 proof mean?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"In US measurement, proof is double the ABV — 97.6 proof equals approximately 48.8% ABV. Just above typical bottling strength, providing more intensity and texture.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is an 8-year-old single cask single malt interesting?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes — single cask expressions at younger ages show the distillery's raw spirit character before oak fully integrates, allowing insight into how the house style develops over time.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Valinch \u0026 Mallet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42903602495559,"sku":"WW 157237","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/lagavulin-8-year-old-valinch-mallet-cask-strength-single-malt-scotch-whisky.png?v=1782400547","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/valinch-mallet-8-years-old-ardmore-single-cask-single-malt-scotch-whisky-97-6-proof","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}