STAUNING PEATED 7th Edition 2012/2018 Dansk Single Malt Whisky 48,4%

Stauning PEATED is the distillery's smoky flagship in an age that shows what Danish peated malt can become with six years in cask.

Expert description

Stauning PEATED 7th Edition 2012/2018 is a Danish Single Malt Whisky bottled at 48.4% and matured for a minimum of 6 years. Distilled in 2012 and released in 2018. 2,293 bottles produced. Made from peated barley malt, floor-malted in-house at Stauning and double distilled in copper pot stills. Non-chill filtered with natural colour.

The PEATED series is Stauning's answer to classic smoky whisky – but with a Danish identity. This is not Islay imitation: the smoke is integrated, balanced and supported by Danish grain's sweetness. The 7th edition is one of the most mature in the series' early chapter.

Tasting notes

Nose

Peat smoke and malt with a little honey, citrus and dried fruit behind. Six years in cask gives a roundness the younger editions lack.

Palate

Smoky and malt-rich. Light fruit and gentle pepper with a soft, rounded core. Balanced and elegant for a peated whisky.

Finish

Long and warm smoky finish with sweetness and light oak.

Specifications

Name: Stauning PEATED 7th Edition
Distillery: Stauning Whisky
Region/Country: Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Single Malt Whisky
Age: Minimum 6 years
ABV: 48.4%
Size: 50 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 2012
Bottled: 2018
Number of bottles: 2,293
Edition: 7th edition

Flavour profile

Peated · Malt-rich · Peat smoke · Rounded · Vintage

Did you know?

Stauning PEATED is one of the distillery's oldest series. The early editions are particularly sought after by collectors because they show Stauning's style from when production was still very small and hands-on.

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Frequently asked questions about Stauning PEATED 7th Edition

What is Stauning PEATED?

Stauning PEATED is a single malt whisky made from peated barley malt, floor-malted in-house. It is Stauning's smoky series – a different approach from KAOS and the Rye series, with a clear identity as a Danish peated whisky.

What makes the 7th Edition special?

The 7th edition was distilled in 2012 and matured for a minimum of 6 years – one of the oldest expressions in the PEATED series' early chapter. With at least 6 years in cask there is a maturity and complexity not found in the younger editions.

Is Stauning PEATED 7th Edition rare?

Yes. Only 2,293 bottles were produced and the edition has not been re-released. For collectors focused on early Stauning expressions this is a significant bottle.

What pairs well with Stauning PEATED?

The smoky profile suits dark chocolate, beef, smoked salmon and aged cheese. It is also excellent as a solitary dram in front of the fireplace.

What is the difference between Stauning PEATED and Stauning SMOKE?

PEATED is an older series from Stauning's early years. SMOKE is the current smoky line from the distillery. Both use peated malt, but SMOKE is the modernised and more widely available version.

Is Stauning PEATED 7th Edition worth it?

For enthusiasts and collectors of early Danish whisky the PEATED 7th Edition represents rare access to Stauning's very first smoky era – matured for at least 6 years with only 2,293 bottles produced.