Mackmyra Skördetid Svensk Single Malt Whisky 46,1%

Skördetid, harvest time in Swedish, draws its sweetness from an unusual source: Italian Amarone casks that have given this Mackmyra release a fullness of red grapes and raisins rarely found in Nordic whisky.

The Expert's Description

Mackmyra Skördetid is a Swedish Single Malt Whisky partly matured in Italian Masi Costasera Amarone casks and bottled at 46.1%.

The whisky is assembled from several cask types: primarily first-fill Masi Costasera Amarone casks, first-fill bourbon casks and first-fill Oloroso sherry casks, supplemented by smaller amounts of American oak previously filled with Pedro Ximénez sherry, as well as Mackmyra's own 30-litre Reserve casks. The result is a whisky with rich colour and clear fruitiness from the red wine casks.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sweet, rich tones of red grapes and raisins, crossed with soft herbal spice.

Palate

Full-bodied and fruity with clear Amarone character, where sweetness and spice go hand in hand with Mackmyra's clean, malty base.

Finish

Long and warm with a final tone of dried red-wine fruit.

Specifications

Name: Mackmyra Skördetid Swedish Single Malt Whisky
Distillery: Mackmyra
Region/Country: Gästrikland, Sweden
Type: Swedish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 46.1%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Masi Costasera Amarone, bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks
EAN no.: 7350029667092

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Sweet · Rich · Spiced · Full-bodied

Did You Know?

Skördetid is one of the few Scandinavian whiskies to use Italian Amarone casks in maturation. Amarone is known for its intense, dried-grape sweetness, giving the whisky an unusual red-wine character.

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Frequently asked questions about Mackmyra Skördetid

How does Mackmyra Skördetid taste?

It tastes full-bodied and fruity with clear Amarone character of red grapes and raisins, closing on a long, warm finish with dried red-wine fruit.

What are Masi Costasera Amarone casks?

They are casks that previously held the Italian red wine Amarone, known for its intense grape sweetness. This gives the whisky an unusual fruitiness for a Scandinavian single malt.

What does the name Skördetid mean?

Skördetid means harvest time in Swedish and refers to the rich, ripe fruitiness the whisky gets from the Amarone casks.

How should I serve it?

Neat in a nosing glass at room temperature, ideally with a few drops of water to open up the fruit notes.

Is this whisky worth the money?

Yes, the unusual use of Amarone casks makes it an interesting and different experience among Swedish whiskies.

Where is Mackmyra distillery located?

In Gästrikland, Sweden, where the distillery has been brewing whisky from local ingredients and Swedish oak since 1999.