{"product_id":"1978-a-smith-bowman-distillery-virginia-gentleman-straight-bourbon-whiskey-80-proof-1ml","title":"1978 A. Smith Bowman Distillery Virginia Gentleman Straight Bourbon Whiskey 80 Proof 1 Liter","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the heart of Fairfax County, Virginia, emerges a genuine artifact: the 1936 Virginia Gentleman Straight Bourbon Whiskey. This low-proof expression, born shortly after Prohibition, carries a delicate elegance that is both historically significant and remarkably sippable, revealing a nuanced flavor profile that speaks to its early craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e                \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e A gentle and inviting nose, with soft notes of dried apricot and faint apple peel mingling with vanilla bean and a whisper of almond. Subtle hints of old leather and damp earth suggest its age and provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e The palate is remarkably smooth for its age, a testament to its production. Initial sweetness of caramel and honey quickly gives way to a delicate spiciness—nutmeg and a touch of white pepper. Undertones of toasted oak, dried fruits (think fig and raisin), and a fleeting hint of tobacco leaf provide complexity. The 80 proof keeps it approachable and elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e A surprisingly long and clean finish, with a lingering warmth that speaks to its quality. Notes of sweet vanilla and a gentle oak astringency fade slowly, leaving a pleasant, old-world charm on the tongue. There's a subtle, almost dusty sweetness that is quite unique.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reserve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52013864485185,"sku":"NDC-1784483696965","price":1105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7223\/6097\/files\/1978_A._Smith_Bowman_Distillery_Virginia_Gentleman_Straight_Bourbon_Whiskey_80_Proof_1_Liter-1_dd6cb8d9-e7ea-451a-8cc6-fb6c43f61430.jpg?v=1784877272","url":"https:\/\/heritagereserves.com\/products\/1978-a-smith-bowman-distillery-virginia-gentleman-straight-bourbon-whiskey-80-proof-1ml","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}