Thy Whisky Destillat 1 Danish New Make 50 cl 40%

No age. No cask influence. Just the pure distillate – exactly as it left the copper pot stills at Thy Whisky Distillery. Destillat 1 is the beginning of everything.

Expert description

Thy Whisky Destillat 1 is a Danish New Make bottled at 40% in a 50 cl bottle. A raw spirit – unpeated, unaged distillate of certified organic barley, undiluted from the characteristic copper pot stills at Thy Whisky Distillery in Thy. New make is whisky's starting point: the distillate that is then filled into casks and over time becomes whisky. Tasting Destillat 1 is tasting the foundation for what Thy Whisky then builds upon.

For whisky enthusiasts, new make spirit is a unique window into the distillery's soul. Here there is no cask character, no age – only the pure taste of the distillate, the grain and the distillation process.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh and green with malt sweetness, herbs and a touch of citrus. Purity is the key word.

Palate

Light and fresh with the grain's natural sweetness and soft texture. No heavy notes – just the distillate's true character.

Finish

Short and fresh with malt sweetness and a clean ending.

Specifications

Name: Thy Whisky Destillat 1
Distillery: Thy Whisky
Region/Country: Thy, Denmark
Type: Danish New Make
ABV: 40%
Size: 50 CL

Flavour profile

New make · Fresh · Malt-sweet · Clean · Unaged

Did you know?

New make spirit – unaged distillate – is technically not whisky, as whisky by definition must have spent at least three years in a cask. Nevertheless it is an incredibly important part of understanding a distillery, as it reveals the raw spirit's character without the influence of casks.

Frequently asked questions about Thy Whisky Destillat 1

What is new make spirit?

New make is the unaged distillate that leaves the still before cask maturation. It is whisky's starting point – and a taste test of the distillery's base character before time and wood put their mark on it.

Can you drink Destillat 1 like a whisky?

It is a spirit, not a whisky – but you enjoy it in the same way: neat, on ice or with water. It is a different and interesting tasting experience that shows the purity of the distillate itself.

What is Destillat 1 made from?

Certified organic barley grown in Thy and malted in-house at Thy Whisky Distillery. It is the same base used for the distillery's single malt whiskies, just before cask maturation.

Who is Destillat 1 suited for?

Primarily for whisky enthusiasts and curious spirits enthusiasts who want to understand the distillate's pure character before cask influence. It is also an excellent tool for tasting and education.

What is the difference between Destillat 1 and a finished Thy Whisky?

Destillat 1 is unaged and has no cask influence. The finished whiskies from Thy Whisky have matured in casks for a minimum of three years, giving sweetness, colour and complexity from the oak. Destillat 1 shows what happens before that.

Is 50 cl the only size?

Yes, Thy Whisky Destillat 1 is only available in 50 cl.