Box Whisky American Oak Swedish Single Malt Whisky 50 cl 50,8%

By the icy waters of the Ångermanälven, High Coast distillery matures a whisky that insists on showing off American oak, no detours, no apologies. American Oak is the distillery's pure take on what bourbon casks can do for a Nordic spirit.

The Expert's Description

Box Whisky American Oak is a Swedish Single Malt Whisky matured in first-fill bourbon casks and bottled at 50.8%.

Maturation takes place exclusively in first-fill bourbon casks of American white oak, giving a clean and intense whisky experience with clear cask influence. The combination of High Coast's pure spirit and the strong cask character results in a whisky that is both youthfully fresh and complex.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sweet notes of vanilla, coconut and honey, accompanied by light citrus, fresh apples and a touch of spiced oak.

Palate

Full-bodied and balanced with tones of caramelised sugar, ripe fruit, cinnamon, ginger and a creamy vanilla sweetness, rounded off by a mild nutty note.

Finish

Long, warm and lightly spiced with vanilla and a touch of toasted oak.

Specifications

Name: Box Whisky American Oak Swedish Single Malt Whisky
Distillery: High Coast Distillery
Region/Country: Ångermanland, Sweden
Type: Swedish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 50.8%
Size: 50 CL
Cask type: First-fill bourbon casks of American oak
EAN no.: 7350076380326

Flavour Profile

Vanilla-led · Fruity · Spiced · Full-bodied · Nutty

Did You Know?

High Coast was originally called Box Destilleri, and the name lives on in bottles like this one. The 50.8% strength is a deliberate choice, giving power and intensity without drowning out the cask's elegant interplay with the pure spirit.

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Frequently asked questions about Box Whisky American Oak

How does Box Whisky American Oak taste?

It tastes full-bodied and balanced with caramelised sugar, ripe fruit and a creamy vanilla sweetness, rounded off by a lightly spiced, nutty finish.

Why does the distillery carry both the names Box and High Coast?

The distillery started as Box Destilleri but later changed its name to High Coast to highlight its location by the protected Höga Kusten coastline.

What does American oak do for the flavour?

First-fill bourbon casks of American white oak give a clean, intense whisky experience with clear vanilla, coconut and caramel, since the cask has not yet given up its power to a previous fill.

How should I serve it?

Neat in a nosing glass at room temperature, ideally with a few drops of water to open up the sweet vanilla notes.

Is this whisky worth the money?

Yes, if you appreciate a clean, bourbon-cask-driven Scandinavian whisky with clear character and good cask quality.

Where is High Coast distillery located?

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