STAUNING PEATED Festival 2018 Dansk Single Malt Whisky 59,9%

Stauning's festival releases are rarely aimed at those who play it safe. Festival 2018 is smoky and raw – bottled at cask strength 59.9% for a specific occasion, in strictly limited numbers.

Expert description

Stauning Peated Festival 2018 is a Danish Single Malt Whisky bottled at cask strength 59.9%. It belongs to Stauning's limited festival series – editions produced in small quantities for specific whisky events. The peated style draws on malt smoked with peat from Stauning's own West Jutland bogs, producing a clean, distinctive smoke character with genuine local terroir. With high bottling strength and low total production, this is a bottle with clear appeal for dedicated collectors of Danish whisky.

Tasting notes

Nose

Pronounced smoke from West Jutland peat. Green woodland, a hint of citrus and herbs beneath the smoke. Fresh and complex.

Palate

Powerful and intense with smoke upfront, spices and a sweetness lurking behind. Lime and light herbal notes emerge.

Finish

Long with sustained smoke and a trace of salt. Warming and almost coastal.

Specifications

Name: Stauning Peated Festival 2018
Distillery: Stauning
Region/Country: Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 59.9%
Size: 70 CL
Cask strength: Yes
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Festival 2018 – Limited Release

Flavour profile

Peated · Spicy · Intense · Fresh · Cask strength

Investment potential

Medium. A limited festival edition from Stauning with low total production. Festival editions from the distillery are never re-released.

Did you know?

Stauning is one of the only distilleries in the world that digs its own peat for malting. The peat comes from the West Jutland bogs and produces a more herbal, green smoke profile that is quite different from the medicinal, iodine-driven smoke of Islay whiskies.

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Frequently asked questions about Stauning Peated Festival 2018

What is a Stauning festival release?

Festival releases from Stauning are limited editions produced for specific whisky events. They are made in small batches, never re-released, and primarily available through select retailers and events.

What does cask strength 59.9% mean for this whisky?

Cask strength means the whisky is bottled directly from the cask without dilution. It delivers more intensity, more smoke and more complexity than standard-strength releases. You can always add a few drops of water to adjust the strength to your preference.

Is it worth the investment?

As a limited festival edition that will never be re-released, rarity and provenance both support its long-term appeal. Peated Stauning at cask strength with festival heritage is a clear draw for collectors of Danish whisky.

How does this differ from Stauning RØG?

RØG is Stauning's permanent peated expression at standard bottling strength. The festival series consists of one-off limited releases at cask strength – they never look exactly the same twice.

Does Stauning use Danish peat?

Yes. Stauning is one of the few distilleries that digs its own local peat for malting. West Jutland peat gives a more herbal, green smoke profile compared to the more intensely medicinal character of Scottish island peating.

How should I serve it?

Neat in a Glencairn glass to experience the full smoke profile. At 59.9%, a drop of water opens it up considerably. Avoid ice, which closes down the aromas.