{"product_id":"stillmans-sonder-american-single-malt-aged-10-years","title":"Stillman's Sonder American Single Malt Aged 10 Years","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome spirits refuse to be forgotten. In 2010, single-malt distillation at MGP in Indiana yielded exploratory test runs that ultimately became orphaned barrels. The Maas family quietly adopted these forgotten casks, carefully nurturing them in secret for over a decade until they achieved remarkable consistency. Stillman's Sonder represents three generations of whiskey-making heritage, meticulously crafted by the Dancing Goat team with stubborn patience. They embarked on an obsessive eighteen-month journey of blending, finishing, and re-barreling. The process isn't just about aging. It’s a masterful reclamation project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis intricate single malt undergoes an extraordinary maturation cycle. The resulting liquid commands attention. Instead of relying on a single wood type, the whiskey slumbers in a complex tapestry of virgin oak, ex-bourbon, Wisconsin brandy, Cognac, and Calvados casks. Such an aggressive finishing strategy could easily overwhelm a lesser distillate. Here, it creates an outrageously broad spectrum of flavor. The extended oxidation in these diverse woods softens the spirit, smoothing out sharp edges to reveal a deeply textured profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a pour that constantly shape-shifts in the glass. The balance feels entirely deliberate. It defies typical American whiskey expectations by pushing vanilla to the background while letting lush, stewed orchard fruits and exotic baking spices brightly shine. We rarely see this level of ambition executed so beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged 10 years for exceptional depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished in five distinct cask types.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottled at an assertive 96.4 proof.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Stillman's Sonder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42286846017582,"sku":"851115009399","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0173\/0930\/files\/Square_54f194fc-f424-4715-9677-ef12070a6fc0.jpg?v=1776844581","url":"https:\/\/dewinespot.co\/products\/stillmans-sonder-american-single-malt-aged-10-years","provider":"De Wine Spot - Rare Spirits \u0026 Curated Wine Experts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}