Stauning Smoke Tawny Port Cask Finish Limited Edition Danish Single Malt Whisky 50,3%

Smoke meets sweetness. Stauning Smoke finished in Tawny Port casks is an expression in two acts – the fresh West Jutland smoke and the South European sweetness of the port cask.

Expert description

Stauning Smoke Tawny Port Cask Finish Limited Edition is a Danish Whisky bottled at 50.3% without chill filtration. The base is Stauning's Smoke – made from floor-malted smoked barley peated with heather and oak chips – which has then been finished in Tawny Port casks. Tawny Port is an oxidatively aged fortified wine with notes of nuts, caramel and dried fruit, adding sweetness and softness to Stauning's characterful smoke.

This is a Limited Edition release, produced in limited numbers.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh smoke and dried fruit. Almonds and caramel from the port casks with Stauning's heather-smoke in the background.

Palate

Soft and rounded with sweet smoke, raisins and almonds. A light spicy note from the barley balances the sweetness of the port cask.

Finish

Medium-long and warm. Smoke and sweet fruit linger, with a gentle dried-nut bitterness at the close.

Specifications

Name: Stauning Smoke Tawny Port Cask Finish Limited Edition
Distillery: Stauning
Region/Country: West Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Whisky
ABV: 50.3%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Finished in Tawny Port casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
EAN no.: 5744002860419
Edition: Limited Edition

Flavour profile

Smoked · Sweet · Nuts · Fruity · Soft

Did you know?

Tawny Port differs from Ruby Port by ageing in smaller casks over a long period, developing an oxidative, nutty character. This gives a distinctly different cask influence than sherry casks.

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Frequently asked questions about Stauning Smoke Tawny Port Cask Finish

What is the difference between Tawny and Ruby Port?

Ruby Port is aged briefly in large casks and retains a fresh, fruity character. Tawny Port ages in smaller casks over many years, developing an oxidative, nutty profile with caramel and dried fruit – that distinctive Tawny character is what meets Stauning's smoke here.

What does Stauning Smoke Tawny Port Cask Finish taste like?

A soft, rounded whisky with fresh smoke and sweetness from the port cask. Almonds, raisins and caramel meet the West Jutland heather smoke for a surprisingly elegant result.

What is a cask finish?

A cask finish means the whisky completes its maturation in a different cask type. Here, Tawny Port casks add sweetness and nutty complexity to the smoked whisky base.

Is Stauning Smoke heavily peated?

Stauning's smoked style is fresher and milder than heavily peated Islay expressions. The smoke comes from barley peated with heather and oak chips, giving an aromatic, gentle smoke rather than a heavy medicinal style.

What is a Limited Edition from Stauning?

Limited Edition releases from Stauning are produced in restricted quantities and are typically not repeated, allowing the distillery to experiment with cask types and techniques outside the core range.

About Stauning Whisky

Stauning Whisky is based in Skjern in West Jutland, founded in 2005. The distillery floor-malts its own grain and produces single malt, rye and experimental expressions with a focus on West Jutland raw materials and craftsmanship.