Nøgne Ø calls itself "the uncompromising brewery," and Dark Horizon 8 Whisky Edition is the proof - a beer not made to be drunk quickly, but to be sat with quietly.
Expert description of Nøgne Ø Dark Horizon 8 Whisky Edition Imperial Coffee Stout
Dark Horizon 8 Whisky Edition is a massive, intense and uncompromising Imperial Coffee Stout at 16% from the Norwegian brewery Nøgne Ø - one of the heaviest and most complex beers to come out of Norway. This special edition is conditioned with whisky character, adding even deeper layers of warmth, smoke and barrel presence. It's a beer to be sipped slowly and enjoyed as a dessert in its own right.
Nøgne Ø was founded in 2002 in Grimstad and is considered Norway's leading and largest craft brewery, with several rankings among the world's best breweries. The name means "the naked isle" and is taken from Henrik Ibsen's poem "Terje Vigen" - a reference that underscores the brewery's raw, uncompromising approach to flavour.
Tasting Notes
Aroma
Espresso, dark chocolate, dried fruit, molasses and distinct whisky notes from the barrel conditioning.
Taste
Intense and full-bodied with bold notes of coffee, roasted malt, liquorice, dark caramel and a warming alcohol profile tied together by whisky, oak and vanilla.
Finish
Long, deep and warm, with bitterness, sweetness and barrel notes that linger for a long time.
Specifications
Name: Dark Horizon 8 Whisky Edition
Brewery: Nøgne Ø
Country/Region: Norway
Beer style: Imperial Coffee Stout
ABV: 16%
Size: 33 CL
Malt: Barley malt
Bottles produced: 12,000
Allergens: Gluten (barley)
Best before: 19/07/2033
Serving suggestion: 12-14°C in a small snifter
Flavour Profile
Roasted · Coffee · Barrel-aged · Intense
Did You Know?
Nøgne Ø has brewed different Dark Horizon editions since 2010, each with its own barrel conditioning - from sherry to cognac to, as here, whisky. The series is widely regarded as the brewery's most ambitious and sought-after releases.
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