Stauning Smoke Floor Malted Smoked Barley Danish Whisky 70 cl 47%

Floor malting is not just a technique – it is a philosophy. Stauning Smoke Floor Malted is smoked West Jutland whisky built on the foundations of tradition.

Expert description

Stauning Smoke Floor Malted Smoked Barley is a Danish Whisky bottled at 47%, made from floor-malted smoked barley. Stauning floor-malts its own grain – a traditional and labour-intensive method abandoned by most modern distilleries – and peats the barley with heather and oak chips from the West Jutland heathlands. The result is a gentle, fresh smoke with a clear connection to the West Jutland landscape.

The Floor Malted expression highlights the role of floor malting and the resulting depth it brings to the grain.

Tasting notes

Nose

Gentle, fresh smoke with fruity notes of yellow apple and pear. A green, herbal hint from the heather and light vanilla from the oak.

Palate

Clean and fresh. Heather smoke, yellow fruits and light vanilla in a balanced expression. Approachable without lacking character.

Finish

Relatively short with fresh smoke and a light fruit note. Clean and elegant.

Specifications

Name: Stauning Smoke Floor Malted Smoked Barley
Distillery: Stauning
Region/Country: West Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Whisky
ABV: 47%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
EAN no.: 5711978010704

Flavour profile

Smoked · Fruity · Fresh · Light · Heathery

Did you know?

Floor malting requires far more space and labour than industrial malting. Stauning is one of very few distilleries in the world to floor-malt 100% of their grain – a commitment that costs more but delivers a character you cannot replicate industrially.

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Frequently asked questions about Stauning Smoke Floor Malted

What is floor malting?

Floor malting is a traditional method where barley germinates on the floor of a malting room rather than in industrial drums. It is more labour-intensive but gives the maltster greater control over the process and a different character in the grain.

What does Stauning Smoke Floor Malted taste like?

A gentle, fresh smoked whisky with yellow apple, pear and light vanilla. The smoke is aromatic and floral from heather peating rather than heavy and medicinal. Approachable and elegant.

What is the difference between Stauning Smoke and Smoke Floor Malted?

Both use floor-malted smoked barley from Stauning. The Floor Malted expression highlights the role of floor malting in production and is designed to showcase what this method contributes to the whisky.

What is the difference between Stauning Smoke and Stauning RØG?

Smoke uses smoked barley and delivers a gentle, fresh smoke with fruit and vanilla. RØG uses smoked rye, giving a spicier and more intense character. Two very different expressions despite the shared smoke element.

Is Stauning Smoke Floor Malted a good entry point to smoked whisky?

Yes – the gentle, fresh smoke makes Stauning Smoke an ideal first encounter with smoked whiskies. It is far from the heavy, medicinal Islay style and accessible to most palates.

About Stauning Whisky

Stauning Whisky is based in Skjern in West Jutland, founded in 2005. One of very few distilleries in the world to floor-malt 100% of their grain and one of the most respected in Northern Europe.