Box Whisky The Explorer 2015 Box Destilleri Swedish Single Malt Whisky 50 cl 48,3%

The spirit of exploration, bottled. The Explorer 2015 shows Box Distillery's (today High Coast) experimental side, back when it was still laying the groundwork for its later reputation.

The Expert's Description

Box Whisky The Explorer 2015 is a Swedish Single Malt Whisky from the Swedish Box Distillery, today known as High Coast Distillery, bottled at 48.3%.

This release marks the distillery's exploration of new maturation methods and cask experiments, matured in a combination of first-fill bourbon casks and select sherry casks. The combination gives a fine balance between sweetness, spice and oak character, resulting in a whisky of complexity and depth.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fresh fruit notes of pear, green apples and citrus, followed by vanilla, honey and a light nutty character from the sherry casks.

Palate

Rich and lively with layers of malt, dried fruit, light caramel and spices like cinnamon and ginger.

Finish

Long, warm and spiced with a touch of oak.

Specifications

Name: Box Whisky The Explorer 2015
Distillery: Box Distillery (High Coast Distillery)
Region/Country: Ångermanland, Sweden
Type: Swedish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 48.3%
Size: 50 CL
Cask type: First-fill bourbon casks and select sherry casks

Flavour Profile

Rich · Fruity · Spiced · Sweet · Complex

Did You Know?

The Explorer 2015 was bottled under the name Box Distillery, before the company later renamed itself High Coast Distillery - a rare chance to taste the distillery's early, experimental style.

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Frequently asked questions about Box Whisky The Explorer 2015

How does Box Whisky The Explorer 2015 taste?

It tastes richly of malt, dried fruit, light caramel and spices, closing on a long, warm and spiced finish with a touch of oak.

What is the difference between Box Distillery and High Coast?

It is the same distillery - Box Distillery later renamed itself High Coast Distillery, so The Explorer 2015 was bottled under the original name.

Which casks matured the whisky?

A combination of first-fill bourbon casks and select sherry casks, which gives it its complex oak character.

How should I serve it?

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

Is this whisky worth the money?

Yes, the combination of two cask types and the distillery's early experimental style make it an exciting bottle for the curious enthusiast.

Where is the distillery located?

In Ångermanland, Sweden, where the distillery was then called Box Distillery and is known today as High Coast Distillery.