{"product_id":"michel-couvreur-unexpected-iii-11-year-old-single-malt-whisky-700ml-50","title":"Michel Couvreur Unexpected III 11 Year Old Single Malt Whisky 700ml 50%","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"640\"\u003eThis Michel Couvreur Unexpected III is an 11-year-old single malt matured in multiple sherry casks, delivering concentrated fruit, spice and a refined, high-intensity profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"824\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"686\"\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"824\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"703\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"824\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"721\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distilled in France (Alps), Matured in Burgundy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"824\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"782\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Malt | Multi-Sherry Cask Matured\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"861\"\u003eThis is Unexpected… fully realised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003eThe third chapter in the series takes everything from Unexpected II and tightens it up. Distilled from organic “Vanessa” barley, then matured for over a decade across multiple sherry casks, Oloroso, PX, Amontillado and Fino, all resting in Couvreur’s humid underground cellars. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003eThat mix of casks doesn’t just add flavour. It builds layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1457\"\u003eOn the nose, it opens rich and concentrated. Dried fruit, spice and oak come through first, backed by cocoa, almond and a slightly earthy depth that gives it real presence. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003eThe palate is full and structured. Malt sweetness, dark chocolate and candied fruit roll through, followed by toasted oak and spice. There’s weight here, but it stays controlled, nothing runs away from you. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1897\"\u003eWhat separates this from the earlier releases is the integration. The casks aren’t competing, they’re working together. You get PX richness, Fino lift, Oloroso depth, all sitting in balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003eThe finish is long and warming. Citrus, spice and dry oak carry through with a clean, bright edge that keeps it from feeling heavy. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2117\"\u003eNo peat. No smoke. Just malt, cask, and time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2144\"\u003eThis isn’t a loud whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2190\"\u003eIt’s a precise one with intensity behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2310\"\u003eA proper step into serious Couvreur territory. Layered, composed, and built for drinkers who want depth without chaos.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michel Couvreur","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43895112564824,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0682\/0243\/0552\/files\/michel-couvreur-unexpected-iii-11-year-old-single-malt-whisky-700ml-50.png?v=1773991819","url":"https:\/\/oakandorigin.com.au\/products\/michel-couvreur-unexpected-iii-11-year-old-single-malt-whisky-700ml-50","provider":"Oak \u0026 Origin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}