Mackmyra Svensk Rök/Amerikansk Ek Swedish Single Malt Whisky 70 cl 46,1%

Two wood species, one philosophy. Svensk Rök/Amerikansk Ek is Mackmyra's second release in the series, where the distillery's signature smoke meets both Swedish and American oak in a single bottle.

The Expert's Description

Mackmyra Svensk Rök/Amerikansk Ek is a Swedish Single Malt Whisky matured in Swedish and American oak, bottled at 46.1%.

The whisky is the second release in Mackmyra's Svensk Rök series and is made from local ingredients with no additives. The combination of maturation in both Swedish and American oak gives a distinctive, layered character that shows two sides of Mackmyra's style in a single bottle. The colour is amber-gold.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Primarily defined by smoke, but with layers of spice, fruit, caramel, ginger, herbs, vanilla, toasted oak, salt, minerals and tobacco leaf.

Palate

Plenty of peat and salt, redder than on the nose, balanced with spiced oak, vanilla, toasted tones, caramel, pear and candied figs.

Finish

Long and smoky with a final, salty mineral tone.

Specifications

Name: Mackmyra Svensk Rök/Amerikansk Ek Swedish Single Malt Whisky
Distillery: Mackmyra
Region/Country: Gästrikland, Sweden
Type: Swedish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 46.1%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Swedish and American oak
EAN no.: 7350029669348

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Salty · Spiced · Full-bodied · Mineral

Did You Know?

Svensk Rök/Amerikansk Ek is the second release in the series, where Mackmyra deliberately combines two different oak species in the same whisky to show how each wood contributes to the overall character.

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Frequently asked questions about Mackmyra Svensk Rök/Amerikansk Ek

How does Mackmyra Svensk Rök/Amerikansk Ek taste?

It tastes of peat and salt with spiced oak, vanilla, caramel and pear, closing on a long, smoky finish with a salty mineral tone.

What is the difference between Swedish and American oak in this whisky?

Swedish oak lends smoky, mineral tones, while American oak contributes vanilla and a softer sweetness. Together they create a complex, layered character.

Is this the first release in the Svensk Rök series?

No, it is the second release, where Mackmyra has developed the concept further from the original Svensk Rök.

How should I serve it?

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

Is this whisky worth the money?

Yes, the combination of two oak species in one bottle makes it an interesting and complex experience for the curious enthusiast.

Where is Mackmyra distillery located?

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