On Denmark's Atlantic coast, Knaplund lets the sea wind into their barrels. The Single Barrel Select is the best cask kept apart.

Expert description

Knaplund Single Barrel Select 5 Year Atlantic Aged Rye Whiskey is a Danish Rye Whiskey matured for 5 years near the Atlantic and bottled at 56.6% from a single cask. One cask, no blending, Non-chill filtered at this strength — everything that builds up over five years by the coast stays in the glass. The rye mash delivers characteristic spice, while Atlantic aging adds a mineral, lightly salted layer on top. 50 cl bottle.

Tasting notes

Nose

Spicy rye and dried fruit. Behind: vanilla, light oak and a hint of sea air.

Palate

Full-bodied at 56.6% with rye, black pepper and caramel. A clear maritime edge. Cask sweetness balances the spice.

Finish

Long and spicy with dry rye and a discreet touch of salt.

Specifications

Name: Knaplund Single Barrel Select 5 Year Atlantic Aged Rye Whiskey 50 cl
Distillery: Knaplund
Region/Country: Denmark
Type: Danish Rye Whiskey
Age: 5 years
ABV: 56.6%
Size: 50 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes

Flavour profile

Spicy · Maritime · Fruity · Warm · Dry

Did you know?

Atlantic Aged is not just a label — Knaplund deliberately places their barrels close to the coast so the sea air works its way in over five years of maturation.

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Distillery: Penelope Bourbon
Name: Penelope Architect
Country: USA
Type: Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Alcohol: 52%
70 cl
Other: 104 Proof
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Distillery: Penelope Bourbon
Name: Penelope Barrel Strength
Country: USA
Type: Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Alcohol: 57%
70 cl
Other: 114 Proof
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Name: Penelope Wheated Four Grain
Age: NA
Country: USA
Type: Straight Bourbon Whiskey
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70 cl
Other: 95 Proof
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