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How to run a tasting at home

Stauning Whisky is a Danish distillery in western Jutland. Founded in 2005 by nine whisky enthusiasts, Stauning has established itself as a pioneer in Danish whisky production. Their first whisky release came in 2011 and was 3 years old. The distillery uses traditional methods including floor malting of locally grown grain and distillation in small copper stills heated over open flame, which gives their whisky a distinctive character.

Stauning makes several variants, including Rye, KAOS and Smoke, all of which reflect their dedication to quality and craft.

To run a successful whisky tasting with Stauning's products, follow these steps:

Preparation:

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Pick 3-5 different Stauning variants to give everyone a broad tasting experience.
You can also choose our miniature set, though that only covers 2 people.
Use tulip-shaped glasses to concentrate the aroma and improve the tasting, ideally Glencairn glasses with the Stauning logo.
Offer water and neutral bread or crackers to clear the palate between drams.
Give everyone paper and a pen to note their impressions.

Structure for the tasting:

Start with a short introduction to Stauning Whisky and the chosen variants.
Follow these steps during the tasting itself:
- Assess the appearance by holding the glass up to the light and noting the colour.
- Nose the whisky by sniffing gently with your mouth slightly open to pick up all the aromas.
- Taste the whisky by taking a small sip and letting it roll around the mouth to identify the flavour notes.
- Judge the finish by noting its length and complexity.

Description of Stauning's whisky:

Rye offers dark fruit, honey and spice.
KAOS presents a complex mix of smoky and sweet elements.
Smoke offers a balanced smoky flavour with malty undertones.
Høst is a smooth, fruity, floral whisky made with locally grown rye and barley.

Create the right atmosphere:

Make sure the mood is relaxed and comfortable, perhaps with dimmed lighting and gentle background music.
Encourage discussion among the group so they can share their tasting notes and impressions.

Running a whisky tasting with Stauning's products is a fantastic way to explore quality Danish whisky and share the experience with other enthusiasts.

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Everything is made at the distillery, using only the best raw materials and traditional production methods:

- Floor malted local barley
- Floor malted local rye
- Double pot still distilled - open flame under the stills
- Double pot still distilled

- Matured at the distillery
- Bottled at the distillery
- Unfiltered / non chill-filtered - sediment may occur

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