Mosgaard Amontillado 2025 Organic Single Malt Danish Whisky 50 cl 46.5%

Amontillado is the forgotten midfielder of the sherry universe. Not as sweet as PX. Not as dense as Oloroso. But more complex than both. Mosgaard has chosen it as a cask type in 50 cl – and the result is nut kernels, hazelnuts and a dry, long finish.

Expert description

Mosgaard Amontillado is an organic Danish Single Malt Whisky bottled at 46.5% from Mosgaard Distillery in Odense. The whisky has been matured in Amontillado sherry casks – a sherry type that starts as Fino and continues ageing oxidatively into a complex, dry and nutty style. Amontillado casks give a character that differs clearly from the heavy sweetness of PX or Oloroso: here it is nuts, hazelnuts, wax and a dry, refined fruitiness. Bottled in 50 cl format.

Tasting notes

Nose

Dry hazelnut and waxy nuts with a light sulphury Fino background. Fresh and complex – far from the heavy sherry one might expect.

Palate

Elegant at 46.5% with nut kernels, lightly salted caramel and a dry, lavender-spiced oak. Amontillado gives a refined dryness that liberates the distillate rather than dominating it.

Finish

Long and dry with hazelnuts and an almost bitter, elegant oak tannin close.

Specifications

Name: Mosgaard Amontillado
Distillery: Mosgaard Distillery
Region/Country: Odense, Denmark
Type: Organic Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 46.5%
Size: 50 CL
Cask type: Amontillado sherry cask

Flavour profile

Nutty · Dry · Complex · Elegant

Did you know?

Amontillado sherry starts life as Fino – the lightest and driest sherry type. When a Fino loses its biological shield (la flor) and begins to oxidise, it completely changes character and becomes Amontillado: deep, nutty and refined. It is two wines in one bottle, and this gives a unique cask profile for whisky.

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Frequently asked questions about Mosgaard Amontillado

What is Mosgaard Amontillado?

An organic Danish Single Malt Whisky at 46.5%, 50 cl from Mosgaard Distillery in Odense. Matured in Amontillado sherry casks – a dry, nutty and complex cask type that differs clearly from Oloroso and PX.

What is Amontillado sherry?

Amontillado is a sherry type from Jerez that starts as Fino and transitions to oxidative ageing when its biological shield is lost. The result is a dry, nutty and deep sherry that is complex and refined – without the heavy sweetness of PX or Oloroso.

What does it taste like?

Dry hazelnuts and waxy nuts on the nose. On the palate nut kernels, lightly salted caramel and dry spiced oak. Long, dry and elegant finish. A whisky for those seeking complexity over sweetness.

Is it good for someone who does not normally enjoy sherry whisky?

Yes. Amontillado is the least "sherried" of the sherry cask types in the sense that its character is dry and nutty rather than sweet and fruity. It is a good choice for those who find PX and Oloroso too heavy.

What is Mosgaard Distillery?

Mosgaard is an organic Danish distillery in Odense, Funen, winner of Distillery of the Year 2025. Known for small batch bottlings in 50 cl and a broad cask range.