Box Distillery The 2nd Step Collection 02 Swedish Single Malt Whisky 51.2% is a bold and intriguing release from the Swedish Box Distillery, today known as High Coast Distillery. This edition is the second in the 2nd Step Collection, a series that continues the distillery’s journey of exploring raw materials, cask types, and the influence of maturation to create whiskies with depth, complexity, and a distinctly Nordic character.
The whisky is crafted from a mix of casks, including first-fill bourbon, sherry casks, and selected Swedish oak casks. This combination provides a unique balance of sweetness, spice, and pronounced wood influence, showcasing Box’s ambition to merge classic whisky traditions with innovation and a sense of Nordic terroir.
On the nose, it opens with fresh aromas of red berries, citrus, and green apples, complemented by honey, vanilla, and a subtle spiced note from the oak. The palate is powerful and complex, offering layers of ripe fruit, dark chocolate, caramel, and warming spices such as cinnamon, pepper, and ginger. The high strength of 51.2% ABV delivers intensity and structure, yet the whisky remains harmonious and refined. The finish is long and nuanced, with notes of dried fruit, roasted oak, and a gentle spiced dryness that invites another sip.
Box Distillery The 2nd Step Collection 02 is a whisky that highlights the distillery’s craftsmanship and ambition while cementing Sweden’s place on the world whisky map. It is a bottle for collectors and enthusiasts seeking a whisky experience beyond the ordinary.
Distillery: Box Distillery
Name: The 2nd Step Collection 02
Age: NAS, Bottled 2016
Type: Single Swedish Malt Whisky
ABV: 51.2%
70 cl
Other: Limited release
