Stauning Rye Floor Malted Danish Rye Whisky 70 cl 48%

Some whiskies try to say everything at once. And then there is Stauning Rye – a whisky that just is what it is. Rye. West Jutland. Floor-malted on their own lofts. Matured until it is ready.

Expert description

Stauning Rye Floor Malted is a Danish Rye Whisky bottled at 48%. Stauning Whisky was founded in 2005 by nine friends in Skjern, West Jutland. Rye is the distillery's original expression and flagship from the very beginning. Made from locally grown rye and floor-malted barley – all malted on their own lofts. "Floor Malted" in the name is not a marketing gimmick: it is a genuine description of a technique they use every single day. Matured in ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh and spiced rye, light honey and a hint of blossom. Bread and soft vanilla. Not heavy, but with substance.

Palate

Spiced and direct. Rye grain and pepper, followed by sweet maltiness and light caramel. A trace of dried fruit from the sherry casks.

Finish

Medium length and spiced. The rye spice persists, followed by a clean, gentle sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Stauning Rye Floor Malted Danish Whisky
Distillery: Stauning Whisky
Region/Country: West Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Rye Whisky
ABV: 48%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled, pot stills
EAN no.: 5711978010605

Flavour profile

Spiced · Fresh · Rye · Malty · Sweet

Did you know?

Stauning Rye was one of the first modern rye whiskies in Europe. When the nine founders distilled for the first time in 2006, European rye whisky was virtually non-existent – primarily a North American and Canadian phenomenon. Stauning helped change that.

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Frequently asked questions about Stauning Rye Floor Malted

What does Stauning Rye Floor Malted taste like?

A fresh and spiced rye whisky with notes of rye bread, pepper, honey and light caramel. At 48%, there is enough body for the rye spice to really come through.

What is the difference between Stauning Rye and Stauning Rye PX?

Stauning Rye Floor Malted is matured primarily in ex-bourbon casks, giving a drier, more direct rye profile. Rye PX is matured in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, adding more sweetness and dark fruit to the profile.

What is floor malting and why does it matter?

Floor malting is the traditional method where germinating grain is spread across large floors and turned by hand to control germination. Time-consuming and skill-intensive, but it gives the maltsters precise control over the malt profile.

What is Stauning Rye Floor Malted good for?

Excellent for sipping neat or with a drop of water. It also works brilliantly in cocktails like a Rye Manhattan or Whisky Sour – the rye spice holds its own against sweet syrups and citrus.

Is Stauning Rye Floor Malted a good introduction to rye whisky?

Absolutely. It is spiced enough to show what rye whisky is about, but not sharp or challenging. A great starting point for anyone who knows Scotch single malt and wants to explore the rye style.

Is it made from pure rye?

No – Stauning uses a blend of locally grown rye and floor-malted barley. The barley provides the enzymes needed for fermentation, but rye is the dominant grain and gives the whisky its characteristic spiced profile.