Box Destilleri Smoke in a Box Swedish Single Malt Whisky 50 cl 58,3%

Only 69 bottles left High Coast's warehouse from this cask. Smoke in a Box is a small, intense story about what happens when the distillery's smoky style meets an Oloroso sherry cask at full cask strength.

The Expert's Description

Box Destilleri Smoke in a Box is a Swedish Single Malt Whisky matured in an Oloroso sherry cask and bottled at 58.3%.

The whisky was distilled on 13 April 2016 and bottled on 14 May 2020 from cask #2016-584, an Oloroso sherry cask that has given the whisky a well-balanced flavour of smoke and sweetness. With only 69 bottles, this is one of the rarest single-cask releases from the distillery.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Smoke meets dark sherry sweetness with a touch of dried fruit.

Palate

Full-bodied and intense with a fine balance between smoky and sweet tones, carried by the high cask strength.

Finish

Long and smoky with a lingering sherry sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Box Destilleri Smoke in a Box Swedish Single Malt Whisky
Distillery: High Coast Distillery
Region/Country: Ångermanland, Sweden
Type: Swedish Single Malt Whisky
Age: 4 year(s)
ABV: 58.3%
Size: 50 CL
Cask type: Oloroso sherry cask, cask #2016-584
Distilled: 2016
Bottled: 2020
Number of bottles: 69

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Sherried · Cask strength · Full-bodied · Sweet

Investment Potential

Medium. With only 69 bottles from a single cask, Smoke in a Box is one of the rarest High Coast releases ever to reach Denmark.

Did You Know?

The name Smoke in a Box is a double nod to both the whisky's smoky character and the distillery's former name, Box Destilleri.

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Frequently asked questions about Box Destilleri Smoke in a Box

How does Box Destilleri Smoke in a Box taste?

It tastes full-bodied and intense with a fine balance between smoke and sherry sweetness, closing on a long, smoky finish.

Is this whisky worth the money?

Yes, with only 69 bottles from a single Oloroso sherry cask, it is a rare chance to taste a cask-strength release from High Coast.

Why is the whisky called Smoke in a Box?

The name nods to both the whisky's smoky character and the distillery's former name, Box Destilleri.

How should I serve it?

Neat in a nosing glass, ideally with a few drops of water to tame the cask strength and open up the sherry notes.

How many bottles exist?

Only 69 bottles were released from this specific cask.

Where is High Coast distillery located?

By the Ångermanälven river in northern Sweden, where sharp temperature swings drive a fast and intense maturation.