Gouden Carolus Whisky

The brewhouse from Mechelen that also took up whisky. Het Anker has brewed beer in Belgium for generations, but decided to distill its own Gouden Carolus - named after Emperor Charles V, who grew up in the town. It's brewing craft translated into cask and grain.

Gouden Carolus Single Malt Sherry Oak Whisky Belgium 70 cl 46%

Item no.: 22227865479-1106-19727923

A Belgian brewing heritage dating to 1471 forms the foundation of this beer-inspired whisky.
Expert description
Gouden Carolus Single Malt Sherry Oak Whisky Belgium is distilled by the Het Anker brewery in Mechelen, which dates back to 1471, and is made from the wort of the brewery's own Gouden Carolus Tripel beer. The idea of distilling whisky from the brewery's own mash arose in 2010, and the whisky is first matured in bourbon casks before being finished in custom sherry casks from Het Anker, bottled at 46%.
Tasting notes
Nose
The nose is full with malt, dried fruit and a hint of spice.
Palate
The palate offers raisin, caramel and a full sweetness.
Finish
The finish is medium to long, warm and fruit-driven.
Specifications
Name: Gouden Carolus Single Malt Sherry Oak Whisky Belgien
Distillery: Gouden Carolus
Region/Country: Mechelen, Belgium
Type: Single Malt Whisky
Cask type: Bourbon and sherry casks
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Flavour profile
Sherry-driven · Full-bodied · Fruity · Malty
Did you know?
The Gouden Carolus beer, which lends its name and wort to the whisky, is named after Emperor Charles V — 'Gouden Carolus' means 'The Golden Carolus' in Dutch — who grew up in Mechelen.
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About Gouden Carolus

Gouden Carolus is primarily known as the Het Anker brewhouse from the Belgian town of Mechelen, but the house is also behind this whisky. For newcomers, it's an interesting detour from the beer world into whisky; for connoisseurs, a curiosity in the Belgian whisky landscape, where breweries increasingly experiment with distilling as a natural extension of their malting craft.

History & Background

There is not much publicly available history on Gouden Carolus, and the house keeps a relatively low profile about its origins. What is clear is its position in the range, reflected in the style and character described above.

Production & Style

The whisky is distilled and matured following classic methods, often nodding to the brewery's beer heritage in cask selection.

Signature Style

Spicy, Smooth, Characterful
The whisky offers a spicy, smooth profile with a characterful finish.

Facts

Producer	Het Anker
Founded	1471 (bryggeri Het Anker); moderne whiskyproduktion siden 2010
Pronounced	Khow-den Ka-ro-lus
Region	Mechelen
Country	Belgium
Owner	Het Anker (familien Van Breda Vriesman)
Official website	hetanker.be

Did you know?

Outside Scotland and the US, whisky distilleries now operate in over 20 countries, from Taiwan to South Africa, a trend often grouped under the term world whisky.

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Gouden Carolus Whisky

Expert description

Tasting notes

Nose

Palate

Finish

Specifications

Flavour profile

Did you know?

About Gouden Carolus

History & Background

Production & Style

Signature Style

Facts

Did you know?

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