Thornæs 1st Release Organic Danish Single Malt Whisky 50 cl 50.9%

One day there was no Thornæs 1st Release. Then there was. That is how it feels with the first bottles from a new distillery – and Thornæs Distillery in North Zealand's 1st Release is exactly that: the beginning.

Expert description

Thornæs 1st Release is an organic Danish Single Malt Whisky bottled at 50.9% from Thornæs Distillery in North Zealand. It is the distillery's very first official whisky release – the historic bottle that marks the moment a distillery goes from being new to having a history. Thornæs is an organic distillery in North Zealand working with local ingredients and small batch production. The 1st Release came in 50 cl at 50.9% – a clean, naturally bottled expression from the first casks. As a 1st Release, the bottle is now historic for everyone following Danish whisky.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh and organic with the clear North Zealand distillate at the centre. Lightly fruity with the imprint of organic grain and early maturation.

Palate

50.9% gives body and weight. The early maturation is noticeable, but the distillate quality is clear – clean, fruity and with potential for what comes after in the distillery's future releases.

Finish

Fresh and relatively short – a young distillery's signature rather than long maturation.

Specifications

Name: Thornæs 1st Release
Distillery: Thornæs Distillery
Region/Country: North Zealand, Denmark
Type: Organic Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 50.9%
Size: 50 CL

Flavour profile

Fresh · Organic · Grainy · Historic

Investment potential

High. A 1st Release from a distillery is by definition a rare historic bottle – there is no second first release. Thornæs 1st Release is the bottle that marks the start of an organic Danish distillery, and it is no longer in production.

Did you know?

First releases from new distilleries tend to rise in collector value over time – not necessarily because the whisky is the best bottle the distillery will ever make, but because they represent a unique historic moment. Thornæs 1st Release is the very concrete proof that one day, organic whisky started being distilled in North Zealand.

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Frequently asked questions about Thornæs 1st Release

What is Thornæs 1st Release?

The first official whisky release from Thornæs Distillery in North Zealand – an organic Danish Single Malt Whisky at 50.9%, 50 cl. The historic first bottle from a Danish organic distillery.

Why is a 1st Release interesting?

Because it only comes out once. First releases from distilleries are collector items – they represent a unique moment in the distillery's creation and cannot be recreated. For those following Danish whisky, Thornæs 1st Release is a historic document.

Has Thornæs made more releases after the 1st Release?

Yes – Thornæs Distillery has made at least a 2nd Release (2020/2023). Each release shows a new side of the distillery's style and development. The 1st Release is, however, the one that started it all.

Is Thornæs 1st Release still available?

It is a closed series – what exists is what remains on shelves and with collectors. It is a limited number of bottles.

What is Thornæs Distillery?

Thornæs is an organic Danish distillery in North Zealand producing small batch single malt whisky with a focus on local organic ingredients and transparency about production.