{"product_id":"highland-still-3-7-oz-travel-candle","title":"Highland Still | 3.7 oz Travel Candle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical gin, crisp juniper, cypress, and aged woods.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHidden among the ridges of Appalachia, mountain stills once spoke of ingenuity, resourcefulness, and a fierce determination to make a life from the land. Highland Still honors that history—not by recreating the still itself, but by capturing the landscape surrounding it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrisp juniper opens with cool botanical clarity. Gin and red currant add a refined, lightly fruit-forward heart before oak, cedar, cypress, and balsam settle into a woodsy finish. Fresh yet grounded, Highland Still feels quietly confident rather than heavy or smoky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eScent Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e crisp juniper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeart:\u003c\/strong\u003e botanical gin, red currant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e oak, cedar, cypress, balsam\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Feeling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCold water over stone. Evergreen branches along a hidden path. Weathered timber tucked beneath the Blue Ridge—and the old stories the mountains keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA crisp, wood-forward fragrance with botanical character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh and masculine-leaning without becoming cologne-heavy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrounded evergreen notes balanced by subtle fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful year-round in living rooms, libraries, offices, and cabins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-poured in small batches in Christiansburg, Virginia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCrafted in Appalachia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-poured with an apricot-coconut wax blend and thoughtfully made in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCandle Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrim the wick to ¼ inch before each burn. Allow the melt pool to reach near the vessel’s edges, especially during the first burn. Keep away from drafts and discontinue use when approximately ½ inch of wax remains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairs well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/appalachian-sky-candle\"\u003eAppalachian Sky\u003c\/a\u003e when you want something airier and green, or enjoy Highland Still as a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/highland-still-wax-melts\"\u003eflame-free wax melt\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat does Highland Still smell like?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighland Still is a crisp, wood-forward fragrance that opens with juniper, moves into botanical gin and red currant, and settles into oak, cedar, cypress, and balsam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs Highland Still a masculine candle?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is masculine-leaning, but not heavy or cologne-like. Its botanical freshness and evergreen woods make it an approachable choice for anyone who prefers clean, grounded fragrances over sweet or floral scents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes it smell like alcohol or moonshine?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The gin note reads as cool and botanical rather than boozy. The fragrance is inspired by the landscape and history surrounding Appalachian mountain stills, not the literal smell of a working still.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs Highland Still a seasonal fragrance?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighland Still works beautifully year-round. Its juniper and cypress feel fresh in warmer months, while its cedar, oak, and balsam bring depth during autumn and winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere is the candle made?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Highland Still candle is hand-poured in small batches in Christiansburg, Virginia, in the Blue Ridge Mountains.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Autumn Laurel","offers":[{"title":"3.7 oz (Travel)","offer_id":54296442274076,"sku":"HS-4OZ","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/3155\/5356\/files\/highland-still-candle-5887375.png?v=1775333347","url":"https:\/\/autumnlaurel.com\/products\/highland-still-3-7-oz-travel-candle","provider":"Autumn Laurel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}