Stauning Traditional Oloroso Cask 2010/2013 Dansk Single Malt Whisky 52,8%

In 2010, Stauning was still nine friends with a shared dream, working out of an old meat-processing plant in Skjern. This cask is from that era – three winters in Oloroso sherry wood, bottled in 2013 with sherry written all over it.

Expert description

Stauning Traditional Oloroso Cask 2010/2013 is a Danish Single Malt Whisky matured in Oloroso sherry casks and bottled at 52.8%. The Traditional expression is Stauning's unpeated single malt built on malted barley – the foundation the distillery was built on. Oloroso is a dry sherry style rich in walnuts, dried fruit and raisins, and three years in these casks left a decisive mark. Stauning's small copper pot stills and intensive production method build character quickly, and that shows clearly in the glass. This is among the earliest commercial releases from the distillery, from a time when total production was vanishingly small.

Tasting notes

Nose

Dried apricots and raisins upfront. Vanilla, light oak and a nutty undercurrent from the sherry drum. A hint of dried orange peel.

Palate

Creamy and full. Christmas cake, dark raisins and sherry sweetness. Spices – star anise and black pepper – arrive mid-palate.

Finish

Long and warming. Sherry tannins linger alongside a gentle dark chocolate bitterness.

Specifications

Name: Stauning Traditional Oloroso Cask 2010/2013
Distillery: Stauning
Region/Country: Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 52.8%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Oloroso sherry casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2010
Bottled: 2013
Edition: Limited Release

Flavour profile

Sherry-matured · Fruity · Rich · Spicy · Nutty

Investment potential

High. From Stauning's very first production years, when the distillery was still a small craft operation. These bottles exist in extremely limited numbers.

Did you know?

Stauning was founded in 2005 by nine friends with a shared passion for whisky, distilling their first spirit in an old meat-processing plant in Skjern. This cask was filled just four years later.

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Frequently asked questions about Stauning Traditional Oloroso Cask 2010/2013

What is Stauning's Traditional expression?

Traditional is Stauning's unpeated single malt made from malted barley. It is the distillery's foundational style, predating the better-known KAOS and RØG expressions.

What does Oloroso cask maturation add to this whisky?

Oloroso is a dry sherry style known for walnuts, dried fruit and raisins. Three years in an Oloroso cask gave this young Danish malt a depth and richness far beyond its age.

Is this whisky worth the investment?

This is one of the rarest Stauning releases in existence, from the distillery's founding years when production was tiny. The total number of bottles is very small, and historically significant early Stauning is increasingly hard to find.

Is this a cask strength whisky?

At 52.8% ABV, this is bottled at or very close to cask strength, undiluted. It delivers more intensity than standard-strength releases and reflects the spirit as it left the barrel.

How does early Stauning differ from today's range?

Early Stauning was produced in tiny copper pot stills in an old factory. The scale, equipment and approach were very different from the modern facility – giving these early bottles a distinct character.

How should I serve it?

Enjoy it neat in a tulip glass to capture the full sherry character. A single drop of water can open up the dried fruit aromas. Serve at room temperature.