The oak trees at Erholm Estate in Funen have been standing for a long time. Two hundred years ago the plan was for them to become warships. Instead they became whisky casks – which is a better idea.

Expert description

Ardor Danish Oak Batch 167 is an organic Danish Single Malt Whisky bottled at 46% at 5 years of age. Distilled by Isle of Fionia / Nyborg Distillery in Nyborg, Funen, and matured in casks made from oak trees at Erholm Estate in Funen – part of the historic Danish "fleet oak" planting. The casks were used as a "boost": the whisky spent a short period on these Danish oak barriques from March 2018 to October 2018 to absorb the powerful tannins and characteristic bitterness of young Danish oak. 954 bottles produced.

Tasting notes

Nose

Beautifully fruity with pears and apricots as the main elements. Hazelnuts and Virginia tobacco lay a nutty, aromatic base, and the fresh oak tannin gives a sharp, bright note.

Palate

Gentle and sweet at 46% with the fruitiness carried from the nose. The oak tannins from the Danish barriques are present as a fresh, lightly astringent frame around the sweet fruit core. A surprisingly elegant balance.

Finish

Medium with lingering pear and apricot sweetness, and a dry oak bitterness in the tail of the close.

Specifications

Name: Ardor Danish Oak Batch 167
Distillery: Isle of Fionia / Nyborg Distillery
Region/Country: Funen, Denmark
Type: Organic Danish Single Malt Whisky
Age: 5 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Boosted on Danish oak barriques from Erholm Estate, Funen
Natural colour: Yes
Number of bottles: 954

Flavour profile

Fruity · Nutty · Fresh · Elegant

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The oaks at Erholm Estate are part of the royal decree for "fleet oak" issued after the Napoleonic Wars in the early 1800s. Planted to secure timber for new warships that never came – and now they make whisky from them instead. A circle struck in oak.

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50 bottles. That is all there is of Ardor Batch 116 from Nyborg Distillery. An organic Danish Single Malt Whisky at 59.8% from the bourbon-influenced white oak casks that give Isle of Fionia its crisp, fruity expression.

Expert description

Isle of Fionia Ardor Batch 116 is an organic Danish Single Malt Whisky bottled at 59.8% from the Ardor series at Isle of Fionia / Nyborg Distillery. The distillery is housed in the historic DSB train depot in Nyborg, Funen. This release was matured exclusively in white oak casks previously used for bourbon in the United States – a cask type known for imparting fruity sweetness, vanilla and a fresh character. Made from 100% organic barley and distilled in copper pot stills. Only 50 bottles produced.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh and explosively fruity – green apples, young pear and loose vanilla from the bourbon oak. A light sweetish note of preserved fruit complements the clean malt base.

Palate

Light, fruity and sweet with classic bourbon cask character. Green fruit and juicy apple dominate, and at 59.8% there is enough strength to carry the sweetness without becoming heavy.

Finish

Fresh and short to medium length with a warm, lightly sweet oak close.

Specifications

Name: Isle of Fionia Ardor Batch 116
Distillery: Isle of Fionia / Nyborg Distillery
Region/Country: Funen, Denmark
Type: Organic Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 59.8%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon white oak casks
Natural colour: Yes
Number of bottles: 50

Flavour profile

Fruity · Fresh · Sweet · Light

Investment potential

Medium. With only 50 bottles, Ardor Batch 116 is among the rarest releases from Nyborg Distillery. The extreme limitation and the distillery's growing collector appeal make this a notable bottling.

Did you know?

Bourbon casks from the United States are made of white oak and, under American law, may only be used once for bourbon. They are then exported around the world – and Nyborg Distillery is among those who have recognised the potential of these used casks for creating fruity, approachable Danish single malts.

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Ardor is Latin for fervour or burning passion – and Nyborg Distillery's Ardor series lives up to that. Batch 117 is a 50 cl bottling at 46.8%: a compact, direct entry into the distillery's single batch world.

Expert description

Isle of Fionia Ardor Batch 117 is an organic Danish Single Malt Whisky bottled at 46.8% in a 50 cl bottle. The Ardor series from Isle of Fionia / Nyborg Distillery represents the distillery's batch releases, where each batch reflects a specific cask or special cask combination. Made from 100% organic barley and distilled in copper pot stills in the historic DSB train depot in Nyborg, Funen.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh organic malt with fruity sweetness and light vanilla and honey notes from bourbon-influenced wood.

Palate

Round and approachable with a sweet malt core and light fruity body. A discreet warmth from the bottling strength and a lovely oak finish.

Finish

Medium length and gentle with lingering sweet malt and a warm fade.

Specifications

Name: Isle of Fionia Ardor Batch 117
Distillery: Isle of Fionia / Nyborg Distillery
Region/Country: Funen, Denmark
Type: Organic Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 46.8%
Size: 50 CL
Natural colour: Yes

Flavour profile

Fruity · Malty · Gentle · Sweet

Did you know?

The Ardor series is Nyborg Distillery's way of letting each individual batch speak for itself. The batch numbers testify to a production that is carefully tracked and documented from cask to bottle – a philosophy that reflects the distillery's craft approach.

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Just three years old – hence the name. Barely Legal is the first bottling in Nyborg Distillery's Iberian Beauty trilogy. An old Oloroso sherry cask is not easily fooled by youth, and it shows.

Expert description

Isle of Fionia Barely Legal is an organic Danish Single Malt Whisky bottled at 53.8% as part of the Adventurous Spirit series from Isle of Fionia / Nyborg Distillery. The whisky is the first in the Iberian Beauty trilogy – three successive bottlings from the same cask, one year apart. Distilled in December 2016 and bottled in December 2019, giving three years of maturation. Developed in two Portuguese STR wine casks, before finishing on a 1st fill Oloroso sherry cask that added winey sweetness, coconut and character. Only 227 bottles produced.

Tasting notes

Nose

Intense sherry notes with dried fruit, coconut and vanilla pod. A rich winey depth from the Oloroso cask is clearly present, underscored by the roundness of the STR casks.

Palate

Full-bodied and mature for three years. The sherry cask sweetness settles with notes of dried fruit, warm caramel and coconut. A pleasant warmth at 53.8% carries it well.

Finish

Long with lingering sherry sweetness and a gentle winey bitterness in the long close.

Specifications

Name: Isle of Fionia Barely Legal
Distillery: Isle of Fionia / Nyborg Distillery
Region/Country: Funen, Denmark
Type: Organic Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 53.8%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Portuguese STR wine casks, finished on 1st fill Oloroso sherry cask
Distilled: December 2016
Bottled: December 2019
Number of bottles: 227
Edition: Adventurous Spirit – Iberian Beauty Part 1

Flavour profile

Sherry · Sweet · Winey · Fruity

Investment potential

Medium. Barely Legal is part of a uniquely documented trilogy from an award-winning distillery, bottled in only 227 copies. The narrative value as "chapter one" of the Iberian Beauty adds interest beyond the taste alone.

Did you know?

The Iberian Beauty trilogy from Nyborg Distillery is a unique concept bottling where the same cask is drawn from three times, one year apart. The idea is to let whisky enthusiasts follow what an extra year in an old Oloroso sherry cask does to the distillate. Barely Legal is chapter one.

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It is rare that many of Denmark's best micro-distilleries join forces. But the MegaBlend project is exactly that: an ambitious blend of distillates from multiple Danish producers, assembled in one expression with one goal — to show the breadth of Danish whisky in a single glass.

Expert description

Danish Whisky MegaBlend First Edition 2026 is a Danish Blended Malt Whisky at 50%. It is the first release in the MegaBlend series — a collaborative expression in which distillates from a number of Danish distilleries have been selected and blended by a master blender. Blended Malt Whisky (as opposed to Blended Scotch) contains exclusively malt distillates from multiple distilleries. The result is a snapshot of the Danish whisky scene in 2026: breadth, diversity and community in one bottle.

Tasting notes

Nose

Complex and composite. Sweet malt and oak meet fruity and lightly spiced notes from the contributions of the various distilleries. Nuanced and inviting.

Palate

Round and balanced at 50%. Classic malt base with oak and sweetness. The complexity comes from the blend of the distilleries' individual characters, integrated into a coherent expression.

Finish

Long and warm with malt, oak and light dried fruit.

Specifications

Name: Danish Whisky MegaBlend First Edition 2026
Region/Country: Denmark
Type: Danish Blended Malt Whisky
ABV: 50%
Size: 50 CL
Edition: MegaBlend First Edition 2026

Flavour profile

Blended Malt · Complex · Sweet Malt · Oak · Collaboration

Did you know?

Blended Malt Whisky is not the same as Blended Scotch — Blended Scotch can contain grain whisky, while Blended Malt Whisky is exclusively a blend of malt distillates. MegaBlend is a good example of how the Danish whisky scene has grown enough that meaningful cross-distillery blends can now be made.

Enghaven set out to make a Danish Single Malt Whisky that does not apologise for itself. No 1 is the opening chapter.

Expert description

Enghaven No 1 Single Malt Whisky is a Danish Single Malt Whisky matured in oak casks and bottled at 48.7%. It is the distillery's first whisky — carefully distilled and aged with a focus on quality over quantity. Single Malt means 100% malted barley from a single distillery. 50 cl bottle.

Tasting notes

Nose

Vanilla and oak with soft fruit notes and a hint of honey. Fresh and inviting.

Palate

Round and well-balanced at 48.7%. Malt, caramel and dried fruit with light oak. Pleasant sweetness and gentle spice.

Finish

Medium-length with vanilla and oak. Clean and elegant.

Specifications

Name: Enghaven No 1 Single Malt Whisky 50 cl
Distillery: Enghaven
Region/Country: Denmark
Type: Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 48.7%
Size: 50 CL

Flavour profile

Fruity · Smooth · Oak · Sweet · Malty

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The "No 1" in the name is not just a serial number — it marks the start of Enghaven's whisky journey and serves as a natural reference point for all future expressions from the distillery.

Young is not an apology. In Enghaven's Young Rye it is a description of freshness, grain and raw material that does not hide behind years in a cask.

Expert description

Enghaven No 1 Young Rye Whisky is a Danish Rye Whisky made from rye mash and bottled at 42.5%. "Young" in the name signals shorter ageing — delivering a fresher, more grain-forward profile than expressions that have sat in cask for many years. It is not a compromise, it is a deliberate style choice. Rye's natural spice takes centre stage. 50 cl.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh and grain-forward with rye, light yeast and green notes. Simple and direct.

Palate

Light to medium-bodied at 42.5%. Spicy rye, grain and fresh herbs. Clear and clean.

Finish

Short to medium-length with dry rye. Clean and fresh.

Specifications

Name: Enghaven No 1 Young Rye Whisky 50 cl
Distillery: Enghaven
Region/Country: Denmark
Type: Danish Rye Whisky
ABV: 42.5%
Size: 50 CL

Flavour profile

Fresh · Grain-forward · Spicy · Light · Clean

Did you know?

Many of the world's most iconic whisky producers started by releasing young expressions — it gives enthusiasts a chance to taste the distillery's DNA without waiting years for cask ageing.

Where No 1 Young Rye shows the raw material, No 2 steps deeper into the cask. More oak, more complexity, still rye at its core.

Expert description

Enghaven No 2 Rye Whisky is the second expression in Enghaven's Rye Whisky series — a Danish Rye Whisky bottled at 45%. Aged longer than Young Rye, giving oak and cask complexity room to develop. Rye's spicy character is still clearly present, but now with deeper sweetness and a more nuanced profile. 50 cl.

Tasting notes

Nose

Spicy rye with oak, vanilla and light caramel. More mature than Young Rye.

Palate

Medium-bodied at 45%. Rye and oak with honey and dried fruit. Balanced spice and pleasant sweetness.

Finish

Medium-length with dry rye and oak. Warm and satisfying.

Specifications

Name: Enghaven No 2 Rye Whisky 50 cl
Distillery: Enghaven
Region/Country: Denmark
Type: Danish Rye Whisky
ABV: 45%
Size: 50 CL

Flavour profile

Spicy · Oak · Sweet · Fruity · Warm

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The series numbers in Enghaven's lineup are not arbitrary — they tell a chronological story of how the distillery's products and expertise have developed over time.

In the small village of Farre in central Jutland, time is not measured in quarterly reports. It is measured on the cask. Fary Lochan let this single malt wait for twelve years — and what came out carries patience in every sip, from the first breath to the long, slow finish.

Expert description

Fary Lochan 12 Year XII - Bourbon 2011/2023 Batch 01 is a Danish Single Malt Whisky matured in 1st fill bourbon barrels and bottled at 52.2% Vol. Distilled on 12 March 2011 and bottled on 9 October 2023, this release represents twelve years of Danish whisky history from one of the country's pioneer distilleries.

Fary Lochan Distillery was founded in 2009 in the village of Farre near Silkeborg and is widely regarded as one of Denmark's first dedicated Single Malt craft distilleries. The XII series focuses on extended cask maturation — this Batch 01 was drawn from 1st fill bourbon barrels and released in a strictly limited edition of just 322 bottles. No chill filtration, no colouring added.

Tasting notes

Nose

Clear vanilla and buttery caramel from the bourbon barrel, with ripe apple and honey biscuit. A subtle floral note and a gentle hint of beeswax in the background.

Palate

Creamy and rounded. Vanilla and baked apple lead, followed by lightly spiced oak and dried citrus peel. 52.2% brings good body without overwhelming the subtleties.

Finish

Medium-long and warm with oak sweetness and a gently dry edge. Vanilla and citrus linger on the palate.

Specifications

Name: Fary Lochan 12 Year XII - Bourbon 2011/2023 Batch 01
Distillery: Fary Lochan
Region/Country: Farre, Central Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Single Malt Whisky
Age: 12 years
ABV: 52.2%
Size: 50 CL
Cask type: 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 12 March 2011
Bottled: 9 October 2023
Number of bottles: 322
Edition: XII Batch 01

Flavour profile

Fruity · Vanilla · Cask matured · Creamy · Lightly spiced

Did you know?

Fary Lochan is one of the very few distilleries in the world to smoke malt using dried stinging nettles rather than peat — giving a gentle, herbal character quite unlike the Scottish style. The XII Bourbon release carries none of that nettle smoke, instead showcasing pure, slow bourbon cask maturation: two very different sides of the same distillery.

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Twelve years in cask is long for Danish whisky. And the PX sherry finish delivers exactly what long maturation asks for: depth, sweetness, and dark fruit.

Expert description

Fary Lochan 12 Years XII PX 2011/2023 Batch 02 is a Danish Single Malt Whisky matured for 12 years and finished in PX sherry casks, bottled in 2023 at 59.1%, 50 cl. Fary Lochan distillery in Give, Jutland, uses locally grown grain and seasonal distillations as its foundation. PX – Pedro Jiménez – is one of the sweetest sherry styles, leaving deep raisin and dried fruit imprints on any whisky it touches. The XII series from Fary Lochan is dedicated to 12-year expressions. Non-chill filtered with natural colour.

Tasting notes

Nose

Raisins, dark chocolate, dried figs and soft caramel.

Palate

PX sherry dominates with plums, gooseberry and a warm spice roundness.

Finish

Long and dark-fruited with a hint of pepper and oak.

Specifications

Name: Fary Lochan 12 Years XII PX 2011/2023 Batch 02
Distillery: Fary Lochan
Region/Country: Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Single Malt Whisky
Age: 12 years
ABV: 59.1%
Size: 50 CL
Cask type: PX sherry casks (finished)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 2011
Bottled: 2023

Flavour profile

Sherry matured · Dark fruit · Sweet · Spiced

Did you know?

PX sherry is made from Pedro Jiménez grapes sun-dried before pressing – the concentration of sugar and flavour is significantly higher than in most other wine styles used for whisky casks.

Fary Lochan's first autumn distillation. Bottled as early as 2013 – just three years after distillation. An early snapshot from a distillery still finding its voice.

Expert description

Fary Lochan 2010/2013 Autumn Batch 01 is a Danish Single Malt Whisky from the autumn 2010 distillation, bottled in 2013 at 48%, 50 cl. It is one of the earliest bottlings from Fary Lochan in Give, Jutland, founded in 2009 by Jeff Callaway. Three years of maturation is at the minimum legal threshold for whisky, but reflects a period when the distillery was experimenting with early releases. Non-chill filtered with natural colour.

Tasting notes

Nose

Young malt, fresh oak, light floral notes and vanilla.

Palate

Malty, lightly fruity, fresh oak and a young spirit note.

Finish

Short to medium, fresh and light with a mild oak dryness.

Specifications

Name: Fary Lochan 2010/2013 Autumn Batch 01
Distillery: Fary Lochan
Region/Country: Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 48%
Size: 50 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 2010
Bottled: 2013

Flavour profile

Young · Fresh · Malt · Light

Investment potential

Medium. An early bottling from Fary Lochan with an older distillation vintage and limited supply. Rare older batches from Danish micro-distilleries have historically increased in value once they are no longer available.

Did you know?

A three-year single malt is technically at the legal minimum threshold for whisky in the EU. Fary Lochan bottled these early releases as part of the distillery's experimental phase – and they tell a unique story of a distillery in its formative years.

Eleven years in Danish oak, then a journey through French cognac casks. A bold finish that takes Fary Lochan malt in a new direction.

Expert description

Fary Lochan 2012/2023 Cognac Cask 11 Years Batch 01 is a Danish Single Malt Whisky distilled in 2012, finished in French cognac casks, and bottled in 2023 at 59%, 50 cl. Fary Lochan distillery in Give, Jutland, was founded by Jeff Callaway in 2009. The base maturation is in traditional oak casks, but the finish in cognac casks brings a fresh, fruit-driven complexity that defines this expression. Batch 01 is the first bottling of this expression. Non-chill filtered with natural colour.

Tasting notes

Nose

Vanilla, dried apricot, cognac sweetness and light oak.

Palate

Ripe fruit, white chocolate, light floral notes and a warm alcohol roundness.

Finish

Medium length with fruity sweetness and a hint of oak spice.

Specifications

Name: Fary Lochan 2012/2023 Cognac Cask 11 Years Batch 01
Distillery: Fary Lochan
Region/Country: Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Single Malt Whisky
Age: 11 years
ABV: 59%
Size: 50 CL
Cask type: Cognac casks (finished)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 2012
Bottled: 2023

Flavour profile

Fruity · Smooth · Cognac finish · Vanilla

Did you know?

Using cognac casks for whisky finishing is rare in Denmark – Fary Lochan is one of the few distilleries actively experimenting with French brandy casks as a finishing vessel.

Distillery Edition is Fary Lochan on home turf. The expression they send out as a calling card – accessible, well-balanced, and carrying the hallmarks of the distillery.

Expert description

Fary Lochan Distillery Edition 04 is a Danish Single Malt Whisky bottled at 46.8%, 50 cl. It is the fourth edition of Fary Lochan's Distillery Edition series, which serves as the distillery's standard line. Fary Lochan in Give, Jutland, uses locally grown grain and works with a combination of traditional oak casks. Bottling at 46.8% ensures body without dilution, and the series is consistently non-chill filtered with natural colour.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh fruit, vanilla, honey and light oak.

Palate

Creamy malt base, light nuts, apple and mild sweetness.

Finish

Medium length, smooth and fruity with warm oak in the background.

Specifications

Name: Fary Lochan Distillery Edition 04
Distillery: Fary Lochan
Region/Country: Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 46.8%
Size: 50 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Edition: Distillery Edition 04

Flavour profile

Fruity · Creamy · Smooth · Honey

Did you know?

The Distillery Edition series is Fary Lochan's way of giving new whisky drinkers and distillery visitors a reliable and representative encounter with their style.

Autumn air settles into the fermentation. That is at least Fary Lochan's philosophy – and the autumn distillation is one of the most aromatically rich in the seasonal series.

Expert description

Fary Lochan Autumn Batch 02 is a Danish Single Malt Whisky from the autumn distillation, bottled at 48%, 50 cl. Fary Lochan in Give, Jutland, distils in four seasons as a core principle, as temperature and environment influence fermentation character. Autumn batches are known to be slightly heavier and more aromatic than summer ones. Batch 02 is the second bottling in this seasonal line. Non-chill filtered with natural colour.

Tasting notes

Nose

Ripe fruit, lightly dried leaves, vanilla and a touch of oak.

Palate

Smooth malt, apple, honey and a warm spice.

Finish

Gentle and fruity with a hint of oak and delicate sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Fary Lochan Autumn Batch 02
Distillery: Fary Lochan
Region/Country: Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 48%
Size: 50 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Edition: Autumn Batch 02

Flavour profile

Fruity · Smooth · Seasonal · Honey

Did you know?

Fary Lochan does not always publish exact distillation dates for seasonal batches – but autumn distillations typically happen in September-October, when fermentation temperatures are cooler than in summer.

The miniature is the smart way to get to know a whisky. 5 cl is enough to understand what Fary Lochan's Rum Edition is about – rum finish, high strength, and a Danish distillate that is not afraid to do things differently.

Expert description

Fary Lochan Miniature Rum Edition Batch 02 is a Danish Single Malt Whisky finished in rum casks, bottled at 55.9%, 5 cl miniature bottle. It is the same expression as Fary Lochan's full-size Rum Edition Batch 02, simply packaged as a sample bottle. Batch 02 is the second bottling in the Rum Edition series and is slightly lower in strength than Batch 1 (64.7%). Non-chill filtered with natural colour.

Tasting notes

Nose

Sugarcane, tropical fruit, warm honey and leather.

Palate

Sweet rum character, malted base, banana and cask spice.

Finish

Warm and medium length with sweet rum-cask signature and light oak dryness.

Specifications

Name: Fary Lochan Miniature Rum Edition Batch 02
Distillery: Fary Lochan
Region/Country: Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 55.9%
Size: 5 CL
Cask type: Rum cask (finished)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Edition: Rum Edition Batch 02

Flavour profile

Rum finish · Sweet · Tropical · Miniature

Did you know?

Whisky miniatures are widely used by collectors and tasters, but also serve a practical purpose: they are perfect for comparing batches side by side or as a gift for the curious whisky newcomer.

Peat smoke and port wine casks – an unusual pairing that Fary Lochan has made distinctly their own.

Expert description

Fary Lochan Port & Peat Batch 02 is a Danish Single Malt Whisky finished in port wine casks and bottled at cask strength 54.3%, 50 cl. Fary Lochan distillery in Give, Jutland, was founded in 2009 by Jeff Callaway and is Denmark's first single malt distillery. Grain is sourced locally and seasonal distillations are a hallmark of the operation. Batch 02 uses peated malt as its base with a finishing period in port wine casks that adds sweetness and fruit to the smoky character. Bottled non-chill filtered with natural colour.

Tasting notes

Nose

Smoke, dried fruit, port wine, plums and a hint of earthiness.

Palate

Peated malt, blackcurrant, dark chocolate and spiced oak.

Finish

Long and smoky with berries and a touch of pepper.

Specifications

Name: Fary Lochan Port & Peat Batch 02
Distillery: Fary Lochan
Region/Country: Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 54.3%
Size: 50 CL
Cask type: Port wine casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled

Flavour profile

Peated · Fruity · Spiced · Port wine

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Fary Lochan is named after a small lake near the distillery in Give – a nod to the Scottish tradition of naming whiskies after local natural landmarks.

Smoke and sherry are a classic pairing. Fary Lochan has combined a little peat in the malting with a sherry cask finish, and in Batch 05 the exercise is close to perfected.

Expert description

Fary Lochan Smoke & Sherry Cask Batch 05 is a Danish Single Malt Whisky made from lightly peated malt and finished in sherry casks, bottled at 50.3%, 50 cl. Fary Lochan distillery in Give, Jutland, uses peated malt in part of its production to give certain batches a smoky dimension. The sherry cask adds fruit, sweetness, and depth on top of the smoke note. Batch 05 is the fifth bottling in this combination line. Non-chill filtered with natural colour.

Tasting notes

Nose

Light smoke, dried cherries, sherry sweetness and damp earth.

Palate

Fruity sherry, mild smoke, plum jam and a warm spice.

Finish

Medium length with sweet smoky residue and a trace of tannin from the sherry cask.

Specifications

Name: Fary Lochan Smoke & Sherry Cask Batch 05
Distillery: Fary Lochan
Region/Country: Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 50.3%
Size: 50 CL
Cask type: Sherry cask (finished)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Edition: Smoke & Sherry Cask Batch 05

Flavour profile

Lightly peated · Sherry · Fruity · Smooth

Did you know?

Fary Lochan's Smoke & Sherry Cask series combines two classic whisky elements – peat and sherry cask – in a Danish version. While Scottish peated whiskies typically use heavy peat, Fary Lochan's smoke level is markedly lighter and more delicate.

In the summer of 2010, Fary Lochan was still a young distillery. The summer distillation from that year carries a freshness and lightness that the warm season provides – a brighter expression than the heavy autumn batches.

Expert description

Fary Lochan Summer 2010/2015 Batch 01 is a Danish Single Malt Whisky from the summer 2010 distillation, bottled in 2015 at 46%, 50 cl. Fary Lochan distillery in Give, Jutland, works with four seasonal distillations as a core principle. The summer distillation happens in the warmest months, when fermentation temperatures increase speed and can influence fruity esters. Batch 01 is the first bottling from summer 2010. Non-chill filtered with natural colour.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh fruit, apple, honey and a light floral note.

Palate

Light and fresh malt, citrus, white peach and mild vanilla.

Finish

Short to medium, fresh and lightly fruity with a gentle oak note.

Specifications

Name: Fary Lochan Summer 2010/2015 Batch 01
Distillery: Fary Lochan
Region/Country: Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 50 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 2010
Bottled: 2015

Flavour profile

Fresh · Fruity · Light · Floral

Did you know?

Summer distillations in Denmark happen at higher temperatures than other seasons – fermentation runs faster and typically produces more fruity esters, giving summer batches a light and lively character.

Sweet & Spicy is a promise. PX sherry delivers the sweetness, and the natural malt base supplies the spice. Fary Lochan made a dram that refuses to pick a side.

Expert description

Fary Lochan Sweet & Spicy PX is a Danish Single Malt Whisky with PX sherry influence, bottled at cask strength 58.7%, 50 cl. Fary Lochan distillery in Give, Jutland, was founded in 2009 and uses locally grown grain. PX – Pedro Jiménez – is one of the sweetest sherry styles, and the casks contribute raisins, dried fruit, and dense sweetness to the whisky's natural malt spice. Bottled at cask strength, non-chill filtered with natural colour.

Tasting notes

Nose

Raisins, plums, caramel and a light pepper-spiced note.

Palate

Sweet PX sherry, ginger, dark sugar and malt.

Finish

Warm and long with sweet sherry and a spiced dryness.

Specifications

Name: Fary Lochan Sweet & Spicy PX
Distillery: Fary Lochan
Region/Country: Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 58.7%
Size: 50 CL
Cask type: PX sherry casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled

Flavour profile

Sherry matured · Sweet · Spiced · Full-bodied

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PX sherry is made from Pedro Jiménez grapes sun-dried before pressing – the concentration of sugar and flavour is significantly higher than in most other wine styles used for whisky casks.

Season no. 1 is the beginning. The first chapter in Fary Lochan's story about what Danish single malt can be – direct, accessible, and with enough character to hold attention.

Expert description

Fary Lochan Season no. 1 is a Danish Single Malt Whisky, 70 cl, bottled at 47%. Fary Lochan distillery in Give, Jutland, founded in 2009 by Jeff Callaway, launched Season no. 1 as its first broadly accessible core product. It is a single malt that stands on its own – malty, fruity, and balanced – without needing exotic cask experiments. Non-chill filtered with natural colour at 47%.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh malt, light fruit, vanilla and a gentle honey note.

Palate

Malty and clean, light apple and pear, vanilla and a warm midpoint.

Finish

Clean and medium length – lightly fruity, warm, and accessible.

Specifications

Name: Fary Lochan Season no. 1
Distillery: Fary Lochan
Region/Country: Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 47%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
EAN: 5714713002071

Flavour profile

Malt · Fruity · Light · Accessible

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Season no. 1 was Fary Lochan's first genuine core product aimed at the broad market. The early batches and seasonal releases were experiments – Season no. 1 is the answer to the question: what is Fary Lochan when everything is distilled down?

Season no. 2 is where Fary Lochan meets everyday life. No extravagant cask experiments or extreme strength – just a well-balanced, accessible single malt that does most things right.

Expert description

Fary Lochan Season no. 2 is a Danish Single Malt Whisky, 70 cl, bottled at 48%. Fary Lochan distillery in Give, Jutland, founded in 2009 by Jeff Callaway, produces seasonal expressions as part of its core lineup. Season no. 2 is the second edition in the series and draws on Fary Lochan's malted character combined with classic cask maturation. Non-chill filtered with natural colour at 48%.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh malt, soft honey, light florals and a discreet oak note.

Palate

Lightly fruity, malt, vanilla and a warm midpoint with good balance.

Finish

Medium length, clean and gentle – an accessible finish without sharp edges.

Specifications

Name: Fary Lochan Season no. 2
Distillery: Fary Lochan
Region/Country: Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 48%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
EAN: 5714713002088

Flavour profile

Fruity · Honey · Smooth · Accessible

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Fary Lochan's Season series is designed as an entry point to Danish single malt – an expression broad enough to serve as an introduction, but with enough character to hold the attention of an experienced whisky drinker.

A new charred oak cask with no previous spirit inside. That is virgin oak – raw and direct. No sherry, no bourbon. Just the wood and the distillate, for six years.

Expert description

Fary Lochan Virgin Cask 2013/2019 Batch 01 is a Danish Single Malt Whisky matured exclusively in a new oak cask – virgin oak – and bottled at 47.1%, 50 cl. Fary Lochan distillery in Give, Jutland, experiments with cask types as part of its production approach. Virgin oak delivers more powerful oak notes than used casks, along with more tannin and a characteristic spice. Distilled in 2013 and bottled in 2019 after six years of maturation. Non-chill filtered with natural colour.

Tasting notes

Nose

Coconut, vanilla, fresh oak and a light sweet caramel.

Palate

Bold oak, coconut, malt and a warm tannic spice.

Finish

Dry, long and oak-spiced with a hint of fruit in the background.

Specifications

Name: Fary Lochan Virgin Cask 2013/2019 Batch 01
Distillery: Fary Lochan
Region/Country: Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 47.1%
Size: 50 CL
Cask type: New oak cask (virgin oak)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 2013
Bottled: 2019

Flavour profile

Oak-forward · Coconut · Tannin · Spiced

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Virgin oak – new, charred oak casks with no previous spirit – delivers a significantly more intense oak impact than used casks. It is one of the fastest and most striking cask experiments a distiller can run.

Before whisky can mature, it is new make. The distillate in its purest form — unaged, fresh and straight from the still. Hødal New Make Organic is exactly that: a Danish organic distillate that reveals the character of the grain and yeast without any influence from casks.

Expert description

Hødal New Make Organic is an organic Danish New Make spirit at 42%, bottled at 50 cl. New make is the unaged spirit produced before maturation begins and provides a unique insight into the pure foundation of distillation. The organic grain ensures that no synthetic pesticides are used in production. Hødal is a Danish producer of organic distillates.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh malt and grain, clean and direct. Light fruity sweetness and a faint yeasty note. Purity is the key word.

Palate

Delicate and light at 42%. Sweet grain with citrus and clean malt. The lightness and directness of a new make are evident — no cask, no complexity hiding anything.

Finish

Short and clean. A little malt and grain linger.

Specifications

Name: Hødal New Make Organic
Distillery: Hødal Destilleri
Region/Country: Denmark
Type: Organic Danish New Make
ABV: 42%
Size: 50 CL
Natural colour: Yes

Flavour profile

Organic · New Make · Clean Malt · Fresh · Unaged

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New make is increasingly used for tasting and cocktails, because the pure distillate character has not been altered by maturation. Many bartenders and whisky enthusiasts use it as a unique ingredient that shows the starting point of production.

The icebergs drifting south from Greenland's coast carry water locked in place since long before the industrial age. Isfjord has built a Danish single malt around that water — clean, unpeated, with a quiet depth from sherry casks.

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Isfjord Premium Arctic #1 is a Danish Single Malt Whisky at 42%, bottled at 50 cl, distilled at Braunstein Distillery in Køge, Denmark, and matured in Oloroso sherry casks. Braunstein, founded in 2005, is one of Denmark's most experienced whisky producers and the technical backbone of the Isfjord range. But the defining ingredient is the water — thousands of years old, calved from the glaciers near Ilulissat, Greenland, and remarkably free of modern contaminants. Release No. 1 is the unpeated expression in the series. The Oloroso sherry casks add natural sweetness and depth, with dark fruit, honey and a hint of chocolate shaping the character.

Tasting notes

Nose

Honey and vanilla with gentle orange notes. A faint nuttiness and soft wood from the sherry casks.

Palate

Smooth and rounded. Toffee and ripe berries, with a touch of dark chocolate from the Oloroso cask.

Finish

Medium length and warm. The sherry sweetness lingers before fading gently with a light spice.

Specifications

Name: Isfjord Premium Arctic #1 Single Malt Whisky
Distillery: Braunstein Distillery
Bottler: Isfjord
Region/Country: Denmark
Type: Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 42%
Size: 50 CL
Cask type: Oloroso sherry casks
EAN no.: 5704815600121

Flavour profile

Sherry-matured · Fruity · Smooth · Sweet · Nutty

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The icebergs Isfjord harvest their water from have been frozen since before modern industrialisation began. That means the water is free of contemporary pollutants — one of the key reasons Isfjord markets it as some of the world's purest water for whisky production.

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Peat from Scottish moorlands, water from Greenlandic glaciers, a distillery in Køge. Isfjord #2 is a cross-continental encounter — lightly smoked, matured in new oak, and built on the purity of Arctic water.

Expert description

Isfjord Premium Arctic #2 is a lightly peated Danish Single Malt Whisky at 42%, bottled at 50 cl, distilled at Braunstein Distillery in Køge, Denmark, and matured in new American oak casks. Like #1, it is built around Arctic iceberg water from the glaciers near Ilulissat, Greenland — thousands of years old and free of modern contaminants. The difference lies in the malt and the cask: #2 uses lightly peated malt and is matured in new oak, which contributes fresh vanilla and coconut notes along with structure and tannins. The peat level is enough to define the character without overpowering it.

Tasting notes

Nose

Smoke and fresh oak with light fruity notes. Vanilla sweetness mingles with a hint of sea salt and herbs.

Palate

Gentle smoke, light pepper and a touch of citrus. The new oak adds structure and dry tannins.

Finish

Medium length with lingering, mild smoke and dry wood notes. Clean and precise.

Specifications

Name: Isfjord Premium Arctic #2 Peated Single Malt Whisky
Distillery: Braunstein Distillery
Bottler: Isfjord
Region/Country: Denmark
Type: Danish Peated Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 42%
Size: 50 CL
Cask type: New American oak casks
EAN no.: 5704815600114

Flavour profile

Peated · Fresh oak · Lightly spiced · Vanilla · Saline

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While most peated single malts use Scottish peat-dried malt alone, Isfjord #2 pairs that peated malt with Greenlandic iceberg water and new American oak maturation — an unusual combination even by global standards.

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Cask No 1. Few bottlings in the world carry that weight. The very first cask from Nyborg Distillery – bottled at 58% while the distillery was still based at Ørbæk Brewery. This is the beginning.

Expert description

Isle of Fionia Cask No 1 is an organic Danish Single Malt Whisky bottled at 58% from the very first cask ever produced at Nyborg Distillery. Made during the Ørbæk era – before the Isle of Fionia brand, before the train depot in Nyborg, before Distillery of the Year 2025. It is the distillery's birth certificate in a bottle. A bottling that combines the historic early Ørbæk character of the organic Funen distillate with the simple, direct expression of a cask from the very first days. A concluded moment in Danish whisky's timeline.

Tasting notes

Nose

Clean and fresh organic base. Light fruitiness with peach and gentle citrus notes. Light sweetness from the cask. A nose that reflects young, clean organic distillate.

Palate

Clear and direct at 58%. Fresh grain notes, light fruit and a delicate sweetness from the cask. Simple and authentic – a distillate character in its original form.

Finish

Clean and fresh with a shorter, direct close. The pure distillate speaks for itself.

Specifications

Name: Isle of Fionia Cask No 1
Distillery: Nyborg Distillery (Ørbæk era)
Region/Country: Funen, Denmark
Type: Organic Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 58%
Size: 70 CL
Edition: Cask No 1

Flavour profile

Fresh · Fruity · Clean · Organic

Investment potential

High. Cask No 1 is the very first cask from Nyborg Distillery – a distillery that has since won Distillery of the Year 2025. The historical singularity and the past frozen in the bottle make it an extraordinary collector's piece.

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When Nyborg Distillery first opened its doors at Ørbæk Brewery, nobody knew what would come of it. Cask No 1 is the result of the very first batches. The fact that this distillery has since won Distillery of the Year 2025 gives Cask No 1 a historical dimension that very few bottlings will ever achieve.

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La Plume – the feather. Light as a thought, but with 57.3% in the glass there is more substance here than the name suggests. An organic Danish Single Malt Whisky offering genuine cask character straight from the source.

Expert description

Isle of Fionia La Plume is an organic Danish Single Malt Whisky bottled at 57.3%. Distilled at Isle of Fionia / Nyborg Distillery in the historic DSB train depot in Nyborg, Funen, La Plume is bottled at cask strength and gives access to a more unmediated expression of the distillery's character. Made from 100% organic barley and distilled in copper pot stills. Bottled with natural colour and without chill filtration.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh and fruity with a well-formed malt base. Light notes of vanilla and gentle caramel, plus a fresh fruity depth from the cask.

Palate

Full and warm with the characteristic organic malt body. Concentrated with a delicate balance between oak sweetness and light fruity acidity.

Finish

Medium to long with a warm oak note and a lasting malt impression.

Specifications

Name: Isle of Fionia La Plume
Distillery: Isle of Fionia / Nyborg Distillery
Region/Country: Funen, Denmark
Type: Organic Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 57.3%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes

Flavour profile

Fruity · Malty · Warm · Cask strength

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Bottling a whisky at cask strength is a statement of confidence in the distillate. No dilution, no chill filtration – what is in the glass is exactly what came out of the cask. La Plume is Isle of Fionia's way of saying: here we are, unadorned.

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In the old train depot in Nyborg, Funen, where freight wagons once waited, a distillery now makes whisky. Isle of Fionia Little Isle is where that story begins – gentle, fruity and matured in three very different cask types.

Expert description

Isle of Fionia Little Isle is an organic Danish Single Malt Whisky bottled at 43%. Distilled at Isle of Fionia / Nyborg Distillery in Nyborg, Funen, Little Isle is the primary entry into the distillery’s range. The whisky is matured in three cask types: first fill Bourbon casks, Port wine casks and STR casks – white oak casks that have been Shaved, Toasted and Re-charred to maximise cask influence without harsh tannins. The combination creates a rounded, fruity whisky with broad appeal. EAN: 5712631000087.

Tasting notes

Nose

Soft and inviting with vanilla, light honey and ripe fruit. Peach and apricot from the Bourbon cask, a hint of dark berry from the Port wine cask and a warm vanilla-wood note from the STR cask.

Palate

Round and approachable with enveloping fruit sweetness, light oak and a whisper of warm spice. The broad cask combination makes for a whisky that comes at you from all sides at once.

Finish

Medium length with a light warm oak note and a fruity-sweet fade.

Specifications

Name: Isle of Fionia Little Isle
Distillery: Isle of Fionia / Nyborg Distillery
Region/Country: Funen, Denmark
Type: Organic Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 1st fill Bourbon casks, Port wine casks, STR white oak casks
Natural colour: Yes
EAN: 5712631000087

Flavour profile

Fruity · Gentle · Sweet · Vanilla

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STR stands for Shaved, Toasted and Re-charred – a method for reactivating used casks by removing the depleted wood layer, then re-toasting and re-charring them. It delivers a different sweetness compared to a fresh first fill cask.

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Smoke and raw power. Isle of Fionia Peated Black is not for the cautious. A young organic peated Danish Single Malt Whisky at 61% that shows what medium peated malt can do when you don't hide it behind years and years in cask.

Expert description

Isle of Fionia Peated Black is an organic peated Danish Single Malt Whisky bottled at 61% from Isle of Fionia / Nyborg Distillery in Nyborg, Funen. Made from medium peated organic malt, delivering a pleasant but distinct smoky character. The whisky was first matured on used Jack Daniels bourbon casks and then partially finished on STR white oak wine casks. STR treatment – Shaved, Toasted and Re-charred – opens the cask back up, adding extra sweetness and fruity complexity. Bottled at 61% without dilution.

Tasting notes

Nose

Clear and expressive smoke from the peated malt kernels, combined with fruity sweetness from the bourbon cask and a light winey note from the STR finish. An explosive and direct nose.

Palate

Powerful smoke that stays clear and clean at 61%. A fruitiness walks hand in hand with the smoke – this is not the typical Islay iodine style but a cleaner, more malt-based smoke. The warm strength amplifies both smoke and spice.

Finish

Long and persistent with smoke as the dominant note. A light fruity sweetness from the casks settles in as a gentle contrast in the long close.

Specifications

Name: Isle of Fionia Peated Black
Distillery: Isle of Fionia / Nyborg Distillery
Region/Country: Funen, Denmark
Type: Organic Peated Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 61%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Jack Daniels bourbon casks, finished on STR white oak wine casks
Natural colour: Yes

Flavour profile

Smoky · Powerful · Fruity · Winey

Did you know?

STR casks – Shaved, Toasted and Re-charred – are a technique that gives used wine casks a new lease of life. The surface is shaved, toasted and re-charred so the cask can contribute fresh flavours again. It is a clever method for extracting complexity from casks that would otherwise have exhausted their potential.

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Denmark is not the first country that comes to mind when the talk turns to peated single malt. But Isle of Fionia Peated is here to change that – medium-peated organic malt, Bourbon casks from Tennessee and a touch of white oak. Something entirely its own.

Expert description

Isle of Fionia Peated is an organic Peated Danish Single Malt Whisky bottled at 48%. Distilled at Isle of Fionia / Nyborg Distillery in the historic DSB train depot in Nyborg, Funen, the whisky is made from medium-peated organic malt that gives a noticeable but not overwhelming smoke character. Cask-wise, it has primarily rested in Jack Daniels Bourbon casks with a partial finish in STR white oak casks – Shaved, Toasted and Re-charred. A young, characterful whisky with smoke up front and Bourbon sweetness as its counterpart. EAN: 5712631000216.

Tasting notes

Nose

Clear and inviting with light medicinal smoke – less Islay, more coastal Danish. Behind it: vanilla and caramel from the Jack Daniels casks and a fresh nose of organic malt.

Palate

Young smoke upfront with good body for its age. The Bourbon cask sweetness pushes through – vanilla caramel and dark wood – while the smoke holds its ground. The STR casks give a woody, spiced finish.

Finish

Medium to long with a lingering smoke note and warm oak bitterness at the base.

Specifications

Name: Isle of Fionia Peated
Distillery: Isle of Fionia / Nyborg Distillery
Region/Country: Funen, Denmark
Type: Organic Peated Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 48%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon casks (Jack Daniels), Partially finished in STR white oak casks
Natural colour: Yes
EAN: 5712631000216

Flavour profile

Smoky · Spiced · Bourbon-sweet · Fresh

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Unlike many Scottish peated whiskies that use peat from specific Scottish bogs, Isle of Fionia peats their malt with Danish or European peat. This gives a slightly different smoke character – more earthy and less medicinal than a classic Islay.

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