Ten years on a cask that once held sherry at an Islay distillery. That is an unlikely journey for an organic Funen whisky – and the result is a complex, winey Danish Single Malt Whisky at 59.9%.

Expert description

Isle of Fionia Adventurous Spirit 10 Year is an organic Danish Single Malt Whisky bottled at 59.9% as part of the Adventurous Spirit series from Isle of Fionia / Nyborg Distillery. In 2010 the whisky was placed in a used sherry puncheon that had previously been used at an Islay distillery. It rested there for 10 full years before being bottled in December 2020 in 298 bottles. The combined impression of Oloroso sherry, the Islay-connected cask character and the organic Funen distillate makes this bottling something near unique.

Tasting notes

Nose

Rich and complex with ripe sherry sweetness, dark fruit and oak tannin. Winey depth and a hint of sea salt in the background – a discreet reminder of the cask's Islay connection.

Palate

Full-bodied and intense at 59.9% with 10 years of integration. Sherry sweetness and dark fruit dominate – dried plums and figs – with an elegant oak spiciness. The cask's complexity reveals itself layer by layer.

Finish

Long and meditative with lingering sherry sweetness and a discreet, dry oak close.

Specifications

Name: Isle of Fionia Adventurous Spirit 10 Year
Distillery: Isle of Fionia / Nyborg Distillery
Region/Country: Funen, Denmark
Type: Organic Danish Single Malt Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 59.9%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Used sherry puncheon (from an Islay distillery)
Distilled: November 2010
Bottled: December 2020
Number of bottles: 298
Edition: Adventurous Spirit

Flavour profile

Sherry · Complex · Dark fruit · Winey

Investment potential

High. A 10-year Danish single malt from an award-winning distillery, bottled in 298 copies from an Islay-connected sherry puncheon – that is rare. Nyborg Distillery's oldest production draws increasing collector interest, and this bottling is a unique snapshot from 2010.

Did you know?

A puncheon is a very large cask – typically 500 litres compared to a standard bourbon barrel's 200 litres. The large volume slows down the cask influence and creates a longer, softer maturation process. The combination of the large cask and 10 years of maturation creates a depth and integration characteristic of older single malts.

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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

Did you know?

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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Braunstein and Friends is more than a product name. It is a snapshot of a collaboration from 2014 — a festival expression that is peated, compact and historic in the sense that it will never be repeated. 20 cl of peated Braunstein from a gathering that is long past.

Expert description

Braunstein and Friends Festival Edition 2014 Gift Set is a peated Danish Single Malt Whisky at 42%, bottled at 20 cl. The Festival Edition series from Braunstein Destilleri in Køge is released in connection with whisky festivals and is characterised by collaborative bottlings — hence "and Friends". The peated character comes from peated malt, which gives Braunstein's distillate a round, smoke-filled profile. 42% is an approachable strength that brings the smoke to the fore without overwhelming it.

Tasting notes

Nose

Round smoke and light oak. Sweet malt under the smoke with a hint of sea air and damp stone. Braunstein's characteristic balance is present — this is not aggressive smoke, but a soft and inviting version.

Palate

Light and approachable at 42%. Peated malt and soft smoke with sweetness from the oak maturation. Light spice and a touch of citrus.

Finish

Shorter but warm. The smoke lingers and gives way to sweet malt and a lightly salted finish.

Specifications

Name: Braunstein and Friends Festival Edition 2014 Gift Set
Distillery: Braunstein Destilleri
Region/Country: Denmark, Køge
Type: Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 42%
Size: 20 CL
Cask type: Peated malt
Edition: Festival Edition 2014

Flavour profile

Peated · Peated Malt · Light Smoke · Festival Edition · 2014

Did you know?

Braunstein are pioneers in peated Danish whiskies — the peated style was not an afterthought but a deliberate and early priority that has helped Braunstein differentiate itself from other Danish distilleries since they began in 2005.

Braunstein's Warehouse Edition is a series you want to experience from more than one expression. The gift set solves that in one go: five 20 cl bottles, five different Warehouse Edition expressions, one complete tasting experience. Braunstein in cross-section.

Expert description

Braunstein Warehouse Edition Gift Set is a collection of five 20 cl bottles of Danish Single Malt Whisky from Braunstein's Warehouse Edition series. The five expressions have individual strengths ranging from 48.2% to 50.4%, reflecting the natural variations from the individual casks in the series. Braunstein Destilleri in Køge was founded in 2005 by brothers Michael and Rudi Braunstein and is one of Denmark's oldest and most established whisky distilleries. The Warehouse Edition is the distillery's premium series, matured in first-fill casks to maximise the cask's contribution to the flavour.

Tasting notes

Nose

Complex and varied — the five expressions bring individual facets. Common threads of sweet malt, oak and light fruit. Braunstein's characteristic balance between malt and cask is present across the set.

Palate

Full and nuanced. Each expression brings its own notes, but common to all is Braunstein's round, balanced style with good oak depth and sweet malt at the centre.

Finish

Lingering and warm. Dried fruit, oak and light sweetness share the stage depending on the expressions.

Specifications

Name: Braunstein Warehouse Edition Gift Set
Distillery: Braunstein Destilleri
Region/Country: Denmark, Køge
Type: Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 48.2–50.4%
Size: 5 x 20 CL
Edition: Warehouse Edition

Flavour profile

Warehouse Edition · First Fill · Sweet Malt · Complex · Gift Set

Did you know?

Braunstein is one of very few places in Denmark that both brews beer and distils whisky under one roof. This is not accidental — the Braunstein brothers came from the beer world and used their understanding of malt and fermentation as the foundation for whisky production.

Valby is not the first place you think of when you think single malt. But since 2017, Copenhagen Distillery has been distilling Danish malt in an industrial quarter south of the city centre, and the Refined Edition is the distillery's core expression. Batch No 1 from 2021 is one of the concrete results of that work.

Expert description

Copenhagen Distillery Refined Edition 2021 Batch No 1 is a Danish Single Malt Whisky at 54.9%, bottled at 50 cl with EAN number 5712922101035. It is the first batch from 2021 in the well-known Refined Edition series. Copenhagen Distillery was founded in Valby, Copenhagen, and is one of Denmark's most visible and well-regarded whisky producers. The distillery uses Danish malted barley and distils in copper pot stills. The Refined Edition is the distillery's acclaimed expression of balance and quality — a series that consistently represents Copenhagen Distillery's craft.

Tasting notes

Nose

Elegant and nuanced. Fresh fruit and malt with light vanilla and honey from the oak maturation. Citrus and a hint of light plum sweetness.

Palate

Full and well-rounded at 54.9%. Sweet malt and fruit with oak and spices. Complexity that matches the strength without dominating the palate.

Finish

Long and elegant. Sweetness and spice hold evenly and fade slowly.

Specifications

Name: Copenhagen Distillery Refined Edition 2021 Batch No 1
Distillery: Copenhagen Distillery
Region/Country: Denmark, Copenhagen
Type: Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 54.9%
Size: 50 CL
Edition: Refined Edition 2021 Batch No 1
EAN no.: 5712922101035

Flavour profile

Elegant · Fruity · Vanilla · Balanced · Complex

Investment potential

Medium. Numbered batches from Copenhagen Distillery's Refined Edition series are limited in number and sought after by collectors and enthusiasts. Batch No 1 from 2021 is the first batch from that year and therefore historic in the distillery's series.

Did you know?

Copenhagen Distillery is located in Valby, historically known as one of Copenhagen's major industrial districts. That one of Denmark's most respected whisky producers is based in the middle of an old industrial neighbourhood is both ironic and symbolic of the growth of the Danish craft spirits movement.

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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.

The island of Als does not have many distilleries. In fact, there is only one — Destilleriet Als. And this is their first bottle. FIRST RELEASE at 58% is a debut expression in the most literal sense: the first whisky to leave the distillery on Als.

Expert description

Destilleriet Als FIRST RELEASE is a Danish Single Malt Whisky at 58%, bottled at 50 cl as the first expression from Destilleriet Als. The distillery is located on the island of Als in southern Jutland and produces Single Malt Whisky from Danish barley. A first release from a new micro-distillery is always an event — it marks the beginning of a production and gives whisky enthusiasts the opportunity to follow the distillery's development from its very first casks.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh and direct with young malt and oak. Sweetness from the casks and a light spirity undertone that opens with water.

Palate

Powerful at 58%. Sweet malt and oak with light spice. A young character that bodes well for future expressions from the distillery.

Finish

Warm and lingering. Oak and sweet malt hold on.

Specifications

Name: Destilleriet Als FIRST RELEASE
Distillery: Destilleriet Als
Region/Country: Denmark, Als
Type: Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 58%
Size: 50 CL
Cask type: Bourbon
Number of bottles: 380

Flavour profile

First Release · Cask Strength · Young Malt · Oak · Sweetness

Investment potential

Medium. First release expressions from new micro-distilleries are historically of interest to collectors and whisky enthusiasts who wish to follow a distillery's journey from the start. Destilleriet Als is one of Denmark's newest distilleries, and this first bottle marks the beginning of their single cask portfolio.

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Als is Denmark's third largest island with a rich agricultural and industrial history. That the island now also has its own whisky distillery is another example of the growing Danish interest in locally produced malt spirits.

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

Did you know?

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

Did you know?

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.

2010 was an early year for Fary Lochan. The distillery had only been running a short time, and the spring distillation was among the first batches ever released. These are the bottles that are hard to find again.

Expert description

Fary Lochan Spring 2010/2014 Batch 01 is a Danish Single Malt Whisky from the spring 2010 distillation, bottled in 2014 at 47%, 50 cl. Fary Lochan distillery in Give, Jutland, works with seasonal distillations – spring, summer, autumn, and winter – as a core principle. Each season gives the malt a slightly different character, and the spring 2010 distillation is one of the earliest bottlings from one of Denmark's first single malt distilleries. Bottled non-chill filtered with natural colour.

Tasting notes

Nose

Lightly fruity, honey, warm oak and a delicate floral note.

Palate

Creamy malt, fresh fruit, vanilla and mild oak.

Finish

Medium length, fresh and gentle with a light oak dryness.

Specifications

Name: Fary Lochan Spring 2010/2014 Batch 01
Distillery: Fary Lochan
Region/Country: Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 47%
Size: 50 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 2010
Bottled: 2014

Flavour profile

Fruity · Honey · Smooth · Delicate

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?

Fary Lochan works with four seasons as a core production principle – spring, summer, autumn, and winter – under the philosophy that temperature and environment influence fermentation character and, in turn, the soul of the distillate.

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

Did you know?

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.

Rum and whisky are no strangers. Fary Lochan chose to rest the distillate in rum casks, then bottle it straight at cask strength. 64.7% is hard to ignore – this is a whisky that demands respect and a little water.

Expert description

Fary Lochan Rum Edition Batch 1 is a Danish Single Malt Whisky finished in rum casks and bottled at cask strength 64.7%, 50 cl. Fary Lochan distillery in Give, Jutland, has a tradition of experimenting with finishes in unconventional casks. Here it is the rum cask that takes control – sweet, exotic, and with a clear tropical fruit note over Fary Lochan's malted base. Bottled without chill filtration and with natural colour at cask strength.

Tasting notes

Nose

Sugarcane, tropical fruit, banana, honey and warm oak.

Palate

Bold and sweet – rum syrup, cask strength alcohol, vanilla and rich fruity sweetness.

Finish

Long, warm and sweet with a clear rum-cask signature and light tannin.

Specifications

Name: Fary Lochan Rum Edition Batch 1
Distillery: Fary Lochan
Region/Country: Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 64.7%
Size: 50 CL
Cask type: Rum cask (finished)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Edition: Rum Edition Batch 1

Flavour profile

Rum finish · Sweet · Tropical · Cask strength

Investment potential

Medium. Fary Lochan Rum Edition Batch 1 was bottled at cask strength and is no longer in production. Early high-ABV bottlings from Danish micro-distilleries have shown growing collector interest.

Did you know?

Fary Lochan's Rum Edition series is made by resting the finished single malt in empty rum casks – so-called finishing. It adds an entirely new flavour dimension without erasing the whisky's malt character.

Rum Edition Batch 3 is the series at its most accessible. 48.5% instead of Batch 1's formidable 64.7% – but the rum finish is still there, warm and sweet, without getting in the way of everything else.

Expert description

Fary Lochan Rum Edition Batch 3 is a Danish Single Malt Whisky finished in rum casks and bottled at 48.5%, 50 cl. It is the third bottling in Fary Lochan's Rum Edition series, and with a strength well below the earlier batches, it is the most drinkable expression in the lineup. The rum cask provides its characteristic sweetness and tropical note, but at 48.5% it allows the malt's own qualities more space. Non-chill filtered with natural colour.

Tasting notes

Nose

Sugarcane, banana, light vanilla and a honeyed malt base.

Palate

Soft rum character, malt, tropical fruit and a spiced warmth in the centre.

Finish

Medium length and sweet with rum-cask notes and a touch of oak at the end.

Specifications

Name: Fary Lochan Rum Edition Batch 3
Distillery: Fary Lochan
Region/Country: Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 48.5%
Size: 50 CL
Cask type: Rum cask (finished)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Edition: Rum Edition Batch 3

Flavour profile

Rum finish · Sweet · Tropical · Accessible

Did you know?

Rum Edition Batch 3 is the most accessible in the series – at a strength well below Batch 1, it can be drunk neat by most people without water. The ideal introduction to Fary Lochan's rum-finish style.

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

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.

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

Did you know?

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

Did you know?

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

Did you know?

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.