Mackmyra Ten Years Swedish Single Malt Whisky 46,1%

Ten years is a milestone for a distillery that was still young when this bottle was filled. Mackmyra 10 Years Old was the first of its kind from the Swedish distillery, and it set the standard for what Swedish whisky could be.

The Expert's Description

Mackmyra 10 Years Old is a Swedish Single Malt Whisky matured in Swedish oak and bottled at 46.1%.

The whisky was crafted by master blender Angela D'Orazio and marked a milestone as Mackmyra's first 10-year-old release. Maturation uses Swedish oak that has grown for over a hundred years under harsh Swedish conditions, and for the smoky character the distillery uses peat from the nearby Karinmossen bog together with fresh juniper twigs, giving the whisky a distinct Nordic signature.

A total of 20,000 bottles were produced of this first 10-year-old release from the Swedish distillery.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Swedish oak and a touch of juniper smoke meet a soft, malty sweetness.

Palate

Round and balanced with tones of peat, honey and spiced oak, showing the distillery's signature style clearly.

Finish

Medium length and smoky with a final, warm tone of Swedish oak.

Specifications

Name: Mackmyra 10 Years Old Swedish Single Malt Whisky
Distillery: Mackmyra
Region/Country: Gästrikland, Sweden
Type: Swedish Single Malt Whisky
Age: 10 year(s)
ABV: 46.1%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Swedish oak
Number of bottles: 20,000
EAN no.: 7350029667085

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Oaky · Round · Spiced · Nordic

Did You Know?

Mackmyra uses peat from its own nearby bog, Karinmossen, together with fresh juniper twigs to give the whisky its distinctive smoke, a method that sets it clearly apart from peated Scotch whisky.

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Frequently asked questions about Mackmyra 10 Years Old

How does Mackmyra 10 Years Old taste?

It tastes round and balanced with tones of peat, honey and spiced oak, closing on a medium-length, smoky finish.

Why is this whisky special for Mackmyra?

It was the first 10-year-old whisky the distillery ever released, and it set the standard for what Swedish whisky could achieve internationally.

What gives the whisky its smoky character?

Peat from the nearby Karinmossen bog, combined with fresh juniper twigs during peating, creating a smoke profile unique to Mackmyra.

How many bottles exist?

A total of 20,000 bottles were produced of this first 10-year-old release.

How should I serve it?

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

Where is Mackmyra distillery located?

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