Stauning Miniature Giftbox Danish Whisky 3x5 cl

There's a quiet stubbornness to Denmark's west coast – wind, rye and salt air, and a small distillery that decided twenty years ago to make Danish whisky without asking anyone's permission first. This miniature gift set is the fastest way to understand why Stauning still gets talked about in that company.

The Expert's Description

Stauning Miniature Gift Set Høst R.Y.E. RØG is a tasting set with three Danish whiskies from Stauning Whisky in West Jutland, each bottled in 5 cl miniatures.

Stauning was founded in 2005 by nine friends with no whisky-making experience whatsoever, but plenty of stubbornness. Since then it's grown into Denmark's best-known whisky distillery, still the only one in the country to floor-malt its own rye and barley and distil on traditional copper pot stills built in the Scottish tradition. The grain is grown locally within a bicycle-ride of the distillery by Ringkøbing Fjord, and every step, from field to bottle, happens under one roof.

The three whiskies in this box each show a different side of Stauning. Høst is the house's soft and approachable double malt, R.Y.E. is the distillery's signature product and the very foundation of the range, and RØG is the newest addition to the core lineup – a smoked double malt that brings peat and heather into the glass. Together they make for a quick, hands-on introduction to what Danish whisky can be.

Tasting Notes

Høst

Soft and fruity, with ripe peach, caramel and dark berries, rounded off by a touch of port wine and light floral notes from maturation in American oak with port casks.

R.Y.E.

Spiced and full-bodied, with freshly baked rye bread, dark fruit and toasted oak, unfolding into a long, sweetish finish from ageing in new American oak.

RØG

Smoky and earthy, where peat and heather sit over dried fruit and dark chocolate, carried by the malted rye that gives the whisky its depth.

Specifications

Name: Stauning Miniature Gift Set Høst R.Y.E. RØG
Distillery: Stauning Whisky
Region/Country: West Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Whisky Tasting Set
Contents: Stauning Høst Double Malt Whisky 40.5%
Stauning R.Y.E. Rye Whisky 48%
Stauning RØG Smoked Double Malt Whisky 43%
Size: 3x5 CL
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
EAN no.: 5744002861836

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Spiced · Smoky · Grain-forward · Versatile

Did You Know?

RØG is the newest addition to Stauning's permanent range and is often called a smoky twist on Høst – the two whiskies share their malt base, but RØG is brewed with peat- and heather-smoked malt from West Jutland's own landscape.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Stauning Miniature Gift Set Høst R.Y.E. RØG

What's the difference between the three whiskies in the gift set?

Høst is soft and fruity with port wine sweetness, R.Y.E. is spiced and full-bodied with rye bread and dark fruit, and RØG is the smoky one of the three, carrying peat and heather from West Jutland. Together they cover the full range of Stauning's style.

Does the Stauning Miniature Gift Set make a good gift?

Yes, it's an easy gift for both curious beginners and seasoned whisky drinkers, since you get the full stylistic range of Stauning in three small bottles without committing to three full-sized ones.

Should the whiskies be served neat or with ice?

Try them neat at room temperature first, with a few drops of water for R.Y.E. and RØG if you like. Ice mutes both the spice in R.Y.E. and the smoke in RØG more than they can handle.

Which glass suits the tasting best?

A narrow whisky glass such as a Glencairn glass gathers the aromas best, making it easier to tell the port sweetness of Høst apart from the smoke in RØG. See our range of whisky glasses.

What makes Stauning stand out as a distillery?

Stauning is the only Danish distillery to floor-malt its own rye and barley and distil on traditional, directly fired copper pot stills. All the grain is grown locally by Ringkøbing Fjord, and the entire process happens under one roof.

Is RØG the same as Stauning Smoke?

No, RØG is a newer and separate part of the core range, while Smoke is a different, older single malt release. RØG is a double malt made from both rye and barley, both smoked with peat and heather.