Stauning Bastard Mezcal Finish Research Series Danish Rug Whisky 70 cl 46,3%

Stauning takes rye whisky to Mexico. Bastard Mezcal Finish is a Research Series edition that combines the spice of Danish rye malt with the smoky, earthy character of mezcal casks.

Expert description

Stauning Bastard Mezcal Finish Research Series is a Danish Rye Whisky bottled at 46.3% in a 70 cl bottle. The whisky has been finished in mezcal casks – the cask type from the Mexican agave spirit – and is part of Stauning's Research Series, which is the distillery's laboratory for unconventional flavour profiles.

Bastard is Stauning's first expression for cask finishes outside the traditional Scotch and American cask register. The mezcal cask adds a smoky, earthy and slightly floral Mexican dimension to the spiced Jutland foundation of the rye. The result is unusual and memorable.

Tasting notes

Nose

Citrus and sweet tobacco mixed with mild mezcal smoke and wild flowers. Complex and different.

Palate

Soft and sweetly satisfying with rye spice and burnt caramel. The earthy note of the mezcal cask shines through.

Finish

Spiced and lightly smoky with spicy notes and dried fruit.

Specifications

Name: Stauning Bastard Mezcal Finish Research Series
Distillery: Stauning Whisky
Region/Country: Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Rye Whisky
ABV: 46.3%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Finished in Mezcal Casks

Flavour profile

Mezcal · Smoky · Spiced · Rye · Experimental

Did you know?

Stauning's Research Series is used to test limits and combinations that would never fit into the standard range. Bastard Mezcal Finish is a good example: a Danish whisky that tasted Mexican and unique for it.

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Frequently asked questions about Stauning Bastard Mezcal Finish

What is mezcal and what do mezcal casks do to the whisky?

Mezcal is a Mexican spirit made from the agave plant, characterised by a smoky, earthy and floral character. Mezcal casks that have contained mezcal transfer these aromas to the whisky during the finish.

What is Stauning's Research Series?

Research Series is Stauning's platform for experimental expressions – expressions that test new cask types, grain compositions and production methods. They are released in limited quantities and are typically not re-released.

Does Bastard Mezcal Finish work in cocktails?

Yes – the smoky and spiced profile works well in an Oaxacan Old Fashioned (whisky and mezcal combined), or it can be used as an alternative element in smoky cocktails. Try it neat first though.

What sets Stauning Bastard apart from the rest of the Rye family?

The Bastard line uses cask finishes from unconventional cask types. The mezcal edition is the most exotic – it adds a Mexican smoke dimension that no other Stauning edition possesses.

Is Stauning Bastard Mezcal Finish a good gift?

Yes. It is unusual, flavourful and different – perfect for whisky enthusiasts who already know Stauning's standard range and are looking for something unexpected. The 70 cl bottle is also more generous than the typical 50 cl editions.

What is Stauning Bastard's base whisky?

Bastard is based on Stauning's rye whisky – 100% Danish rye malt, floor-malted in-house and double distilled. The mezcal finish is a layer on top of this foundation.