High Coast 2013/2024 Adelphi Selection 10 Year Old Single Malt Swedish Whisky 57.1%

By the icy waters of the Ångermanälven river in northern Sweden stands one of the world's northernmost distilleries. This ten-year-old comes from a single sherry cask, selected by independent bottler Adelphi Selection, with only 320 bottles in existence.

The Expert's Description

High Coast 2013/2024 Adelphi Selection is a Swedish Single Malt Whisky matured in a first-fill Oloroso sherry cask and bottled at 57.1%.

High Coast Distillery, formerly known as Box, sits by the Ångermanälven river in northern Sweden, where sharp temperature swings drive a fast and intense maturation. The distillery uses both Swedish lager malt and peated malt imported from Scotland, striking a balance between Nordic finesse and classic whisky character.

This release was distilled in 2013 and bottled in 2024 after ten years of maturation in cask #1527, a first-fill Oloroso sherry cask selected by Adelphi Selection's team for its series of independent bottlings. The whisky is neither chill-filtered nor coloured.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Rich aromas of chocolate, dried fruit and toasted nuts, combined with a touch of smoke and spice.

Palate

Complex and full-bodied with notes of coffee, chocolate-coated raisins and malted grain, balanced by a subtle smoky character from the malting.

Finish

Long and warm, with lingering notes of spiced oak, dark fruit and an elegant smoky close.

Specifications

Name: High Coast 2013/2024 Adelphi Selection 10 Year Old Swedish Single Malt Whisky
Distillery: High Coast Distillery
Bottler: Adelphi Selection
Region/Country: Ångermanland, Sweden
Type: Swedish Single Malt Whisky
Age: 10 year(s)
ABV: 57.1%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: First-fill Oloroso sherry cask, cask #1527
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2013
Bottled: 2024
Number of bottles: 320
Edition: Adelphi Selection
EAN no.: 5060383654202

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Smoky · Spiced · Full-bodied · Dark fruit

Investment Potential

Medium. Sherry-matured single casks from High Coast rank among the most sought-after with Scandinavian collectors, and with only 320 bottles from this specific cask, it disappears from shelves quickly. Adelphi's name on the label strengthens the bottle's position further.

Did You Know?

The distillery changed its name from Box to High Coast to celebrate the nearby UNESCO World Heritage coastline, Höga Kusten. The region's extreme temperature swings make the whisky mature faster than in many other climates.

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Frequently asked questions about High Coast 2013/2024 Adelphi Selection

How does High Coast 2013/2024 Adelphi Selection taste?

It tastes of chocolate, dried fruit and toasted nuts with a subtle smoky character and a long, spiced finish. The sherry cask lends a dark, full-bodied sweetness throughout.

Is this whisky worth the money?

Yes, if you appreciate high-quality sherry-matured Scandinavian whisky. Only 320 bottles exist from this cask, and both High Coast's reputation and Adelphi's careful selection speak for the bottle's value.

Why does the distillery carry both the names Box and High Coast?

The distillery was founded as Box Destilleri but changed its name to High Coast to highlight its location by the protected Höga Kusten coastline. Older bottles may therefore still carry the Box name.

What makes Adelphi Selection different from the distillery's own bottlings?

Adelphi is an independent bottler that selects single casks directly from distilleries such as High Coast and bottles them under its own name, often at cask strength. That gives a different, more personal profile than the distillery's standard releases.

How should I serve it?

Neat in a nosing glass at room temperature, ideally with a few drops of water to open up the sherry notes. It works best without ice, so the complex aromas get room to unfold.

Is this whisky suited to a collector?

Yes, the limited release and the sherry cask character make it a natural choice for collectors looking for single-cask bottlings from a respected independent bottler.