Fary Lochan Virgin Cask 2013/2019 Virgin Cask Batch 01 Danish Single Malt Whisky 47,1%

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.

Frequently asked questions about Fary Lochan Virgin Cask 2013/2019 Batch 01

What is virgin oak?

Virgin oak is a new oak cask that has never previously held spirit. It delivers very direct oak aromatics – vanilla, coconut, tannin, and spice – without any other drink influencing the flavour palette.

What sets Virgin Cask apart from Fary Lochan's other expressions?

Most Fary Lochan bottlings use used casks or finishing in sherry or cognac. Virgin Cask is pure oak contact with no pre-spirit at all – giving a noticeably heavier, more raw oak character.

What food pairs well?

Strong cheese, smoked meat, or chocolate with high cacao content. The dry, tannic profile needs food with some weight to it.

Should I dilute it?

Yes. 47.1% is a reasonable bottling point, but a few drops of water round off the tannin intensity and open the fruit.

Is it a collector's edition?

The Virgin Cask from Fary Lochan is rare. The cask type is uncommon in Danish whisky and the batch is limited. For enthusiasts looking to cover all corners of Fary Lochan production, it is an obvious pick.

When was it distilled and bottled?

Distilled in 2013, bottled in 2019 – six years of maturation in virgin oak.