Stauning's festival releases are rarely aimed at those who play it safe. Festival 2018 is smoky and raw – bottled at cask strength 59.9% for a specific occasion, in strictly limited numbers.

Expert description

Stauning Peated Festival 2018 is a Danish Single Malt Whisky bottled at cask strength 59.9%. It belongs to Stauning's limited festival series – editions produced in small quantities for specific whisky events. The peated style draws on malt smoked with peat from Stauning's own West Jutland bogs, producing a clean, distinctive smoke character with genuine local terroir. With high bottling strength and low total production, this is a bottle with clear appeal for dedicated collectors of Danish whisky.

Tasting notes

Nose

Pronounced smoke from West Jutland peat. Green woodland, a hint of citrus and herbs beneath the smoke. Fresh and complex.

Palate

Powerful and intense with smoke upfront, spices and a sweetness lurking behind. Lime and light herbal notes emerge.

Finish

Long with sustained smoke and a trace of salt. Warming and almost coastal.

Specifications

Name: Stauning Peated Festival 2018
Distillery: Stauning
Region/Country: Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 59.9%
Size: 70 CL
Cask strength: Yes
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Festival 2018 – Limited Release

Flavour profile

Peated · Spicy · Intense · Fresh · Cask strength

Investment potential

Medium. A limited festival edition from Stauning with low total production. Festival editions from the distillery are never re-released.

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Stauning is one of the only distilleries in the world that digs its own peat for malting. The peat comes from the West Jutland bogs and produces a more herbal, green smoke profile that is quite different from the medicinal, iodine-driven smoke of Islay whiskies.

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What happens when peat smoke meets port wine at a distillery on the Jutland heath? Stauning Port Smoke Cask Strength 2015/2019 is the answer.

Expert description

Stauning Port Smoke Cask Strength 2015/2019 is a Danish Single Malt Whisky distilled in 2015 and bottled in 2019 at cask strength 61.9%. The malt is peated and the whisky was finished in port wine casks, which add a dark fruitiness that blends with the smoke. The bottling is part of Stauning's Cask Strength series – undiluted and non-chill filtered.

Stauning Whisky was founded in 2005 in Skjern and works with Danish grain, floor malting and copper pot distillation. Port Smoke is one of the more experimental releases, showing what happens when the distillery's smoky signature meets the sweetness and depth of port wine. The result has two clearly identifiable layers.

Tasting notes

Nose

Smoke and dark fruits open together – prunes, blackcurrant and a slightly spiced, almost winey undercurrent.

Palate

Full-bodied smoke with clear port wine sweetness. Dried fruit, chocolate and a light resinous note. The 61.9% cask strength adds real heat.

Finish

Long and complex with smoke, dark berries and a hint of bitter cocoa.

Specifications

Name: Stauning Port Smoke Cask Strength 2015/2019
Distillery: Stauning Whisky
Region/Country: Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 61.9%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Finished in Port Wine Cask
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 2015
Bottled: 2019

Flavour profile

Peated · Port wine · Dark fruits · Cask strength · Fruity

Did you know?

Stauning Port Smoke started as an experiment: what happens when peat smoke meets port wine? The answer has grown into one of the distillery's most beloved and distinctive releases.

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Friends of Stauning are not just anyone. They commissioned this cask in 2015 – three years later, a peated single malt at cask strength 58.1% emerged from it.

Expert description

Stauning Private Cask Friends of Stauning 2015/2018 is a Danish Peated Single Malt Whisky bottled at cask strength 58.1%. Friends of Stauning is a group closely connected to the distillery who acquired this Private Cask. The whisky was distilled in 2015 and bottled three years later in 2018 – a relatively young age, but Stauning's intensive production method and small pot stills build character and complexity quickly. The peated style draws on West Jutland peat and is bottled undiluted at 58.1%, preserving every nuance from the cask.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh smoke with a herbal edge. Light sweetness of vanilla and green fruit beneath the smoke. Lively and inviting.

Palate

Smoke and spices dominate. Behind them, gentle sweetness, a hint of citrus and a touch of black pepper. Intense and direct.

Finish

Medium length with sustained smoke and dry spices. A warm, lightly peppery close.

Specifications

Name: Stauning Private Cask Friends of Stauning 2015/2018
Distillery: Stauning
Region/Country: Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Peated Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 58.1%
Size: 70 CL
Cask strength: Yes
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2015
Bottled: 2018
Edition: Friends of Stauning Private Cask

Flavour profile

Peated · Spicy · Fresh · Intense · Cask strength

Investment potential

Medium. A Single Cask owned by a group closely connected to Stauning – never re-released and existing only in one cask's worth of bottles.

Did you know?

Stauning opened their modern distillery in 2018 – the same year this Private Cask was bottled. It marked a transformation from a small craft setup to a fully professional distillery.

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West Indies rum casks meet West Jutland rye. Stauning Private Cask Rum West Indies Cask Finish is one of the more exotic expressions from the Rye family – and one of the most recently bottled.

Expert description

Stauning Private Cask Rum West Indies Cask Finish 2020/2026 is a Danish Rye Whisky bottled at 50% and matured from 2020 to 2026. The whisky is made from 100% floor-malted Danish rye and barley, distilled according to Stauning's grain-to-glass philosophy and finished in West Indies rum casks. The result is a rye whisky with depth and exotic sweetness.

The finish in rum casks adds notes of dark fruit, vanilla and tropical sweetness to the spiced rye foundation. It is a clear expression of how Stauning uses the Private Cask format to explore unusual flavour profiles.

Tasting notes

Nose

Spiced rye with dark fruit, vanilla and coconut from the rum cask. Light tropical sweetness behind a firm malt base.

Palate

Rye spice and rum cask sweetness in fine balance. Dark sugar, peach and light oak. Complex and flavourful.

Finish

Long with warmth from the rye and sweetness from the rum cask. Tropical notes in the aftertaste.

Specifications

Name: Stauning Private Cask Rum West Indies Cask Finish 2020/2026
Distillery: Stauning Whisky
Region/Country: Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Rye Whisky
ABV: 50%
Size: 50 CL
Cask type: Finished in West Indies Rum Casks
Distilled: 2020
Bottled: 2026

Flavour profile

Rye · Rum cask · Tropical · Complex · Exotic

Did you know?

Stauning's Private Cask programme allows you to buy an entire cask and bottle it as it is – it is one of the most hands-on expressions from the distillery. West Indies rum casks are rare in Danish whisky and add a Caribbean dimension to the rye's Jutland character.

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A distillery on the Jutland heath, a single cask, a name. Stauning Private Cask Shoi-ming Wai is the kind of release that happens once.

Expert description

Stauning Private Cask Shoi-ming Wai 2015/2018 is a Danish Peated Single Malt Whisky bottled at cask strength 61.61% from a single cask owned by Shoi-ming Wai. Distilled at Stauning Whisky in Skjern in 2015 and bottled in 2018 after three years in cask. The malt is floor-malted and peated on site – Stauning's smoke is not an additive, it is built into the process. This is a Private Cask: one person, one cask, no repeat.

Stauning Whisky opened in 2005 as Denmark's first modern distillery and quickly earned international recognition. The Private Cask programme allows selected partners and enthusiasts to acquire a single cask and bottle it on their own terms. The result is among the rarest whisky Stauning has ever released.

Tasting notes

Nose

Bold peat smoke with dry notes of ash and black pepper. A hint of malt sweetness pushes through.

Palate

Smoke and spice from the start. Black pepper, leather and a sweet malt core. The 61.61% cask strength delivers real heat.

Finish

Long and smoky with charcoal and a trace of bitter citrus peel at the back.

Specifications

Name: Stauning Private Cask Shoi-ming Wai 2015/2018
Distillery: Stauning Whisky
Region/Country: Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Peated Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 61.61%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 2015
Bottled: 2018

Flavour profile

Peated · Spicy · Cask strength · Rare

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Stauning's distillery in Skjern runs largely on renewable energy – wind and solar cover a significant share of electricity consumption, and the distillery continuously works to lower its carbon footprint.

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Skjern, 2015. A cask is marked with a name: Wenqian Yun. Three years later – a single bottling. Stauning Private Cask Wenqian Yun is not made for many.

Expert description

Stauning Private Cask Wenqian Yun 2015/2018 is a Danish Peated Single Malt Whisky bottled at cask strength 60.4% from a single cask. Distilled at Stauning Whisky in 2015 and bottled in 2018 after three years. The malt is floor-malted and peated on site – craft from grain to bottle. This is a Private Cask: one cask, one bottling, no re-release.

Stauning's Private Cask programme started as a small experiment with a handful of casks for trusted partners. Today, enthusiasts from more than 20 countries have purchased casks at the distillery – but every result remains unique. The Wenqian Yun cask is its own whisky and resembles no other bottling from Stauning.

Tasting notes

Nose

Peat smoke and dark herbs. A hint of nuts and black pepper. Subtle but insistent.

Palate

Peat and spice with a sweet malt core. The 60.4% cask strength delivers real warmth and a long, smoky finish.

Finish

Moderately long with smoke, ash and a touch of dried fruit.

Specifications

Name: Stauning Private Cask Wenqian Yun 2015/2018
Distillery: Stauning Whisky
Region/Country: Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Peated Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 60.4%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 2015
Bottled: 2018

Flavour profile

Peated · Spicy · Cask strength · Rare

Did you know?

Stauning's Private Cask programme started as an experiment with just a handful of casks for trusted partners. Today, enthusiasts from more than 20 countries have purchased casks at the distillery.

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A Private Cask is one cask, one decision and one chance. Whisky.dk chose malted rye whisky from Stauning – and five years later this came out of the barrel at cask strength 57.5%.

Expert description

Stauning Private Cask Whisky.dk 5 Year 2011/2017 is a Danish Malted Rye Whisky bottled at cask strength 57.5%. This Private Cask was commissioned and owned by Whisky.dk – a single cask from Stauning's distillery, selected, matured and bottled exclusively for our shelves. Malted rye differs from Stauning's standard rye by using 100% malted rye grain, resulting in a softer, sweeter and more complex profile with rye's characteristic spiced fruitiness. Distilled in 2011 and bottled five years later in 2017, this is a unique bottle that cannot be replicated.

Tasting notes

Nose

Spiced rye, green fruit and vanilla. A hint of cardamom and honey beneath the characteristic rye edge.

Palate

Full-bodied and spiced with rye bread, gentle sweetness and dark fruit. Pepper notes arrive mid-palate and persist.

Finish

Medium to long with dry rye spices and a warm finish. Clear, clean rye character throughout.

Specifications

Name: Stauning Private Cask Whisky.dk 5 Year 2011/2017
Distillery: Stauning
Region/Country: Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Malted Rye Whisky
Age: 5 years
ABV: 57.5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask strength: Yes
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2011
Bottled: 2017
Edition: Whisky.dk Private Cask

Flavour profile

Rye-spiced · Fruity · Complex · Warming · Cask strength

Investment potential

Medium. A Single Cask owned and selected by Whisky.dk – never re-released and existing only in one cask's worth of bottles.

Did you know?

Stauning's standard Rye uses a combination of malted and unmalted rye grain. This Private Cask uses exclusively malted rye, producing a softer, fruitier profile than the classic KAOS expression.

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Six years in cask. Peated single malt at cask strength 60.8%. ROMMER is Whisky.dk's Private Cask from Stauning – one barrel, bottled in 2017, impossible to replicate.

Expert description

Stauning Private Cask ROMMER Whisky.dk 6 Year 2010/2017 is a Danish Peated Single Malt Whisky bottled at cask strength 60.8%. ROMMER is the name given to this specific Private Cask, owned and matured by Whisky.dk for six years from 2010 to 2017. The peated style draws on Stauning's West Jutland peat, delivering a green and herbal smoke character. Six years brings more integration and depth than younger releases – the smoke is well-integrated with oak sweetness and a complexity that shorter maturations rarely achieve. At 60.8%, this is a powerful, undiluted version of Stauning's peated style.

Tasting notes

Nose

Well-integrated smoke with a light herbal edge. Vanilla, gentle citrus and oak sweetness grow beneath the smoke.

Palate

Powerful and complex. Smoke, spices and a sweetness of vanilla and light caramel. Citrus fruit and pepper spice lurk in the background.

Finish

Long and warming with smoke and oak persisting. A trace of salt at the very end.

Specifications

Name: Stauning Private Cask ROMMER Whisky.dk 6 Year 2010/2017
Distillery: Stauning
Region/Country: Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Peated Single Malt Whisky
Age: 6 years
ABV: 60.8%
Size: 70 CL
Cask strength: Yes
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2010
Bottled: 2017
Edition: Whisky.dk Private Cask ROMMER

Flavour profile

Peated · Spicy · Complex · Warming · Cask strength

Investment potential

Medium. A single cask owned by Whisky.dk – six years old, bottled at cask strength, and never re-released.

Did you know?

Stauning's peated single malt is smoked with peat from West Jutland bogs, not Scottish peat. This gives a more green and herbal smoke profile rather than the iodine-driven character associated with Islay whiskies.

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Stauning Rye 2018 is the 17th edition of Stauning's malted rye whisky – a series that has grown from ambitious experiments to one of the most acclaimed rye expressions in Europe.

Expert description

Stauning Rye 2018 November is a Danish Rye Whisky bottled at 50% and distilled in 2015. Released November 2018 as the 17th edition in the Rye series. The whisky is made from 100% Danish rye malt, floor-malted in-house at Stauning and distilled in copper pot stills. 4,800 bottles produced. Non-chill filtered with natural colour.

Stauning Rye represents the best from the Jutland rye fields. With a spicy and fruity profile – and no smoke – it is a markedly different expression from Stauning's SMOKE and KAOS series. The November 2018 edition is characterised by rye at its most complex.

Tasting notes

Nose

Spiced rye with dried fruit, orange peel and a touch of ginger. A malt-rich depth with hints of vanilla and nut.

Palate

Full and spicy. Rye bread, dark fruit and light pepper. Good structure without being heavy.

Finish

Long and warm with spice and dried fruit that lingers.

Specifications

Name: Stauning Rye 2018 November
Distillery: Stauning Whisky
Region/Country: Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Rye Whisky
ABV: 50%
Size: 50 CL
Cask type: Oak casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 2015
Bottled: November 2018
Number of bottles: 4,800
Edition: 17th edition

Flavour profile

Spiced · Rye bread · Dark fruit · Complex · Vintage

Did you know?

Stauning Rye is inspired by the Danish rye bread tradition. The distillery uses 100% rye malt and floor-malts everything in-house – a practice that is rare even among the world's best rye producers.

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1,873 bottles. No filtration. No dilution. Stauning Rye Cask Strength is the Rye series' most raw and concentrated expression.

Expert description

Stauning Rye Cask Strength February 2019 is a Danish Rye Whisky bottled at 58.7% cask strength and distilled in 2015 and 2016. Released February 2019. Only 1,873 bottles. Non-chill filtered, undiluted – exactly as it came from the cask. Made from 100% Danish rye malt, floor-malted in-house at Stauning.

The cask strength edition is the ultimate expression of Stauning's rye whisky. Nothing has been removed or diluted – all complexity, all spice and all concentration is intact. A few drops of water open the aromas, but try it neat first.

Tasting notes

Nose

Intense and complex. Rye bread, dark sugar, dried cherries and pepper. A little oak and vanilla in the background.

Palate

Powerful and spiced rye core. Dark fruits, pepper, ginger and chocolate. Enormous concentration and good balance for 58.7%.

Finish

Long and warm with dark fruit, oak tannins and spices that continue for ages.

Specifications

Name: Stauning Rye Cask Strength February 2019
Distillery: Stauning Whisky
Region/Country: Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Rye Whisky
ABV: 58.7%
Size: 50 CL
Cask strength: Yes
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 2015-2016
Bottled: February 2019
Number of bottles: 1,873

Flavour profile

Cask strength · Intense · Rye · Dark fruit · Rare

Investment potential

Medium. Only 1,873 bottles and not re-released. Cask strength editions of Stauning Rye are rare and sought after by collectors focused on Danish whisky.

Did you know?

With 1,873 bottles Rye Cask Strength February 2019 is one of the most limited releases in all of Stauning's production – on a par with some of the rarest single cask bottlings.

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Some whiskies try to say everything at once. And then there is Stauning Rye – a whisky that just is what it is. Rye. West Jutland. Floor-malted on their own lofts. Matured until it is ready.

Expert description

Stauning Rye Floor Malted is a Danish Rye Whisky bottled at 48%. Stauning Whisky was founded in 2005 by nine friends in Skjern, West Jutland. Rye is the distillery's original expression and flagship from the very beginning. Made from locally grown rye and floor-malted barley – all malted on their own lofts. "Floor Malted" in the name is not a marketing gimmick: it is a genuine description of a technique they use every single day. Matured in ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh and spiced rye, light honey and a hint of blossom. Bread and soft vanilla. Not heavy, but with substance.

Palate

Spiced and direct. Rye grain and pepper, followed by sweet maltiness and light caramel. A trace of dried fruit from the sherry casks.

Finish

Medium length and spiced. The rye spice persists, followed by a clean, gentle sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Stauning Rye Floor Malted Danish Whisky
Distillery: Stauning Whisky
Region/Country: West Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Rye Whisky
ABV: 48%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled, pot stills
EAN no.: 5711978010605

Flavour profile

Spiced · Fresh · Rye · Malty · Sweet

Did you know?

Stauning Rye was one of the first modern rye whiskies in Europe. When the nine founders distilled for the first time in 2006, European rye whisky was virtually non-existent – primarily a North American and Canadian phenomenon. Stauning helped change that.

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In the old malt lofts in Skjern, the maltsters still turn the grain by hand. That same rye, grown in West Jutland's fields, ends up here – matured in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks into a whisky that is a little sweeter than most. But never soft.

Expert description

Stauning Rye PX Sherry Oak is a Danish Rye Whisky matured in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks and bottled at 46%. Stauning Whisky was founded in 2005 by nine friends in Skjern, West Jutland, and is today one of Denmark's most acclaimed distilleries. Rye PX combines the character of floor-malted, locally grown rye with the intense sweetness of PX sherry casks. Pedro Ximénez is the sweetest sherry style, made from sun-dried grapes, leaving a rich, dark, fruit-forward impression in the whisky.

Tasting notes

Nose

Sweet, caramelised raisins open the nose, followed by dark figs and soft honey spice. Underneath, rye spice adds pepper and a hint of baked grain.

Palate

Round and sweet with spiced rye pushing through. Dried cherries, dark syrup and a touch of dark chocolate. The sherry is clear but lets the rye speak.

Finish

Long and warm. Slightly bitter cocoa and persistent rye spice carry through to the end.

Specifications

Name: Stauning Rye PX Sherry Oak Danish Whisky
Distillery: Stauning Whisky
Region/Country: West Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Rye Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Pedro Ximénez Sherry Casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled, pot stills
EAN no.: 5744002861683

Flavour profile

Spiced · Sherry-matured · Fruity · Sweet · Smooth

Did you know?

Stauning is one of the few distilleries in the world that floor malts all its grain in-house. The maltsters spend hours each day raking and turning the sprouting rye and barley by hand – a practice that has largely disappeared from commercial distilleries.

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West Jutland does not smell of iodine and hospital. It smells of smoke from the malt lofts, of dune pines and sea air. That is what Stauning set out to capture when they lit the peat and made RØG – a Danish smoked whisky with a voice of its own.

Expert description

Stauning RØG Smoked Double Malt is a Danish Whisky bottled at 43%, made from a blend of floor-malted, peated barley and unpeated malt. Stauning Whisky was founded in 2005 in Skjern, West Jutland. RØG is the distillery's take on smoked whisky – not an imitation of heavy, medicinal Islay profiles, but a lighter, fruitier smoke style rooted in West Jutland terroir. Matured in a combination of 1st fill bourbon and sherry casks.

Tasting notes

Nose

Soft, fruity smoke with green apple and vanilla cream. The smoke is present but restrained – it does not impose itself.

Palate

Light and fruity with smoke as a constant supporting note. Pear, soft toffee and a hint of citrus peel. More sweet than sharp.

Finish

Medium length with gentle smoke and lingering sweetness. Clean and inviting.

Specifications

Name: Stauning RØG Smoked Double Malt Danish Whisky
Distillery: Stauning Whisky
Region/Country: West Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Double Malt Whisky
ABV: 43%
Size: 5 CL
Cask type: 1st fill bourbon and sherry casks
Distillation method: Double distilled, pot stills
EAN no.: 5744002861614

Flavour profile

Smoky · Fruity · Soft · Light · Sweet

Did you know?

Stauning burns their own peat for floor malting – sourced from West Jutland bogs, giving a distinctly different smoke character to Scottish peat. This is part of why Stauning RØG tastes unlike a classic Islay whisky.

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West Jutland does not smell of iodine and hospital. It smells of smoke from the malt lofts, of dune pines and sea air. That is what Stauning set out to capture when they lit the peat and made RØG – a Danish smoked whisky with a voice of its own.

Expert description

Stauning RØG Smoked Double Malt is a Danish Whisky bottled at 43%, made from a blend of floor-malted, peated barley and unpeated malt. Stauning Whisky was founded in 2005 in Skjern, West Jutland. RØG is the distillery's take on smoked whisky – not an imitation of heavy, medicinal Islay profiles, but a lighter, fruitier smoke style rooted in West Jutland terroir. Matured in a combination of 1st fill bourbon and sherry casks.

Tasting notes

Nose

Soft, fruity smoke with green apple and vanilla cream. The smoke is present but restrained – it does not impose itself.

Palate

Light and fruity with smoke as a constant supporting note. Pear, soft toffee and a hint of citrus peel. More sweet than sharp.

Finish

Medium length with gentle smoke and lingering sweetness. Clean and inviting.

Specifications

Name: Stauning RØG Smoked Double Malt Danish Whisky
Distillery: Stauning Whisky
Region/Country: West Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Double Malt Whisky
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 1st fill bourbon and sherry casks
Distillation method: Double distilled, pot stills
EAN no.: 5744002861591

Flavour profile

Smoky · Fruity · Soft · Light · Sweet

Did you know?

Stauning burns their own peat for floor malting – sourced from West Jutland bogs, giving a distinctly different smoke character to Scottish peat. This is part of why Stauning RØG tastes unlike a classic Islay whisky.

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West Jutland smoke in a new guise. Stauning Smoke Design Edition is the iconic smoked expression in a special edition that turns the bottle into both a dram and a decoration.

Expert description

Stauning Smoke Design Edition is a Danish Whisky bottled at 47%, made from floor-malted smoked barley. Stauning Smoke is one of the distillery's core expressions, known for its gentle, fresh smoke from barley peated with heather and oak chips – a very different approach from the heavily peated Islay style. The Design Edition features a special artistic bottle design.

Smoke and RØG are both smoked expressions from Stauning, but RØG uses peated rye while Smoke uses peated barley – two very different characters.

Tasting notes

Nose

Gentle, fresh smoke with citrus, green fruits and a hint of vanilla. Heather-inflected smoke rather than heavy peat.

Palate

Light smoke and fresh fruits dominate. Yellow apples, pear and light vanilla with a subtle herbal note from the heather.

Finish

Clean and relatively short with fresh smoke and a light fruit note. Elegant and approachable.

Specifications

Name: Stauning Smoke Design Edition
Distillery: Stauning
Region/Country: West Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Whisky
ABV: 47%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5711978010704

Flavour profile

Smoked · Fruity · Fresh · Light · Floral

Did you know?

Stauning smokes its own grain at the distillery using heather from the West Jutland heathlands, giving the whisky a fresh, aromatic smoke that is closely tied to the West Jutland landscape.

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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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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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A distiller meets a brewer. Smoked rye whisky finished in porter casks – dark, malty and surprisingly complex.

Expert description

Stauning Smoked Rye Porter Beer Cask is a Danish Rye Whisky finished in porter casks and bottled at 51.4% without chill filtration. The base is Stauning's smoked rye whisky – made from peated, floor-malted rye – which has then rested in porter casks, absorbing the dark, malty tones from the beer. The result is a complex expression bridging two Danish craft traditions.

The porter casks add chocolate, coffee and maltiness to the rye's naturally spiced and smoky base.

Tasting notes

Nose

Smoke and malted rye meet dark chocolate and coffee from the porter cask. Warm spices and a hint of liquorice in the background.

Palate

Full and complex. Smoked rye, malted barley, espresso and dark berries. The 51.4% gives excellent structure.

Finish

Long with chocolate, mild smoke and a gentle coffee bitterness.

Specifications

Name: Stauning Smoked Rye Porter Beer Cask
Distillery: Stauning
Region/Country: West Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Rye Whisky
ABV: 51.4%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Finished in porter casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
EAN no.: 5744002861577

Flavour profile

Smoked · Malty · Chocolate · Coffee · Spiced

Did you know?

Stauning's Beer Cask series was created in collaboration with Denmark's craft beer scene. The porter casks add a depth and maltiness that is normally found in a pint glass rather than a whisky tumbler.

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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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November 2016. Stauning releases the 13th edition of the Rye series – and calls it "Young Rye" with a transparency about age that was unusual in the whisky world at the time.

Expert description

Stauning Young Rye 2016 November is a Danish Rye Whisky bottled at 52.3% and distilled in 2013. Bottled March 2016 and released November 2016 as the 13th edition in the Rye series. Made from 100% Danish rye malt, floor-malted in-house. Approximately 3,000 bottles. Non-chill filtered. Sold without original box.

The Young Rye designation is Stauning's way of saying: what you see is what you get. Young, but not undeveloped – the rye malt provides a natural spiciness that does not require decades of maturation to make sense.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh and spicy with green apple, rye bread and citrus peel. Intense and lively for its age.

Palate

Sharp and spiced rye core with pepper, ginger and light sweetness. Energetic and clear in profile.

Finish

Shorter with spiced warmth and light oak. Clean and direct.

Specifications

Name: Stauning Young Rye 2016 November
Distillery: Stauning Whisky
Region/Country: Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Rye Whisky
ABV: 52.3%
Size: 50 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 2013
Bottled: March 2016
Number of bottles: approx. 3,000
Edition: 13th edition

Flavour profile

Spiced · Fresh · Rye · Pepper · Vintage

Did you know?

When Stauning called their early editions "Young Rye", they broke with an industry angle of hiding age behind terms like "NAS" (No Age Statement). It was a deliberate choice of honesty that earned respect in the whisky community.

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February 2017. Stauning Rye is finding its voice. This edition is slightly more restrained than the most powerful Young Rye batches – but no less interesting.

Expert description

Stauning Young Rye 2017 February is a Danish Rye Whisky bottled at 48.4% and distilled in 2013. Released February 2017. Made from 100% Danish rye malt, floor-malted and double distilled. 2,377 bottles. Non-chill filtered with natural colour.

At 48.4% ABV this edition is more approachable than the stronger variants in the series. It provides a softer entry into Stauning's rye character – spiced and fruity without overwhelming the palate.

Tasting notes

Nose

Rye, light blossom and dried fruit. Honey and baked grain with a mild spice note.

Palate

Soft and malt-rich with rye bread, light pepper and peach. Balanced and approachable.

Finish

Moderate with malt sweetness and light spice. Pleasant ending.

Specifications

Name: Stauning Young Rye 2017 February
Distillery: Stauning Whisky
Region/Country: Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Rye Whisky
ABV: 48.4%
Size: 50 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 2013
Bottled: February 2017
Number of bottles: 2,377

Flavour profile

Spiced · Soft · Rye bread · Fruity · Vintage

Did you know?

2,377 bottles is one of the lower production figures in Stauning's Rye series. This is because the distillery was still relatively small at this point – the new large distillery building did not open until 2018.

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Stauning Young Rye 2018 is the 16th edition in the series – and the one with the lowest ABV in the early Rye chronology. It is an approachable and floral edition with rye character without too much edge.

Expert description

Stauning Young Rye 2018 February is a Danish Rye Whisky bottled at 43.3% and distilled in 2014. Released February 2018 as the 16th edition in the Rye series. Made from 100% Danish rye malt, floor-malted in-house. 2,541 bottles. Non-chill filtered with natural colour.

The 2014 distillation year marks a point when Stauning was still a small team with a passionate approach to craft. These batches are expressions of the early Stauning – before the expansion and increased production.

Tasting notes

Nose

Floral and lightly fruity with rye bread, honey and light blossom. Softer and more approachable than the stronger Young Rye expressions.

Palate

Malt-sweet and lightly spiced. Rye core, mild pepper and a little citrus. Round and easy to enjoy.

Finish

Short to moderate with malt sweetness and light spice.

Specifications

Name: Stauning Young Rye 2018 February
Distillery: Stauning Whisky
Region/Country: Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Rye Whisky
ABV: 43.3%
Size: 50 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 2014
Bottled: February 2018
Number of bottles: 2,541
Edition: 16th edition

Flavour profile

Soft · Rye · Malt-sweet · Approachable · Vintage

Did you know?

Stauning Young Rye 2018 is the 16th edition, while Rye Cask Strength 2019 is one of the next. It illustrates how Stauning increased the complexity and strength in the series over time – from approachable 43.3% to cask strength 58.7%.

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Stauning Young Rye in an edition unlike any other. Ryes Brigade is the distillery's salute to the rye whisky faithful – packaged as a collector's set with two glasses.

Expert description

Stauning Young Rye Ryes Brigade is a Danish Rye Whisky bottled at 48% and delivered as an exclusive collector's set including two whisky glasses. Young Rye is Stauning's flagship rye expression – made from Danish rye, floor-malted and distilled in copper pot stills in Skjern. Ryes Brigade is a special edition celebrating those who believed in the Danish rye whisky project from the start.

Stauning Whisky opened in 2005 with a simple mission: to prove that world-class whisky could be made in Denmark. Young Rye was one of the early expressions that defined the distillery's DNA. With Ryes Brigade, the collector's set is made complete – two glasses, one bottle and a statement that ties the whole project together.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh rye with light notes of citrus, vanilla and a mild, bright fruit sweetness. Young and lively.

Palate

Spiced rye notes and light pepper. Vanilla and caramel from cask maturation. Lighter in build than most Stauning single malts.

Finish

Shorter and fresh with rye and light sweetness. Clean and uncomplicated.

Specifications

Name: Stauning Young Rye Ryes Brigade
Distillery: Stauning Whisky
Region/Country: Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Rye Whisky
ABV: 48%
Size: 70 CL
Distillation method: Double distilled

Flavour profile

Rye · Spicy · Fresh · Vanilla · Collector's set

Investment potential

Medium. Ryes Brigade is a limited exclusive edition from Stauning's rye whisky range. The special collector's set with two glasses adds rarity and collectability that sets it apart from standard releases.

Did you know?

Stauning's Young Rye is made from 100% Danish rye – a grain that historically dominated Nordic distilling traditions but nearly disappeared from the whisky world. Stauning is helping to bring it back.

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Murray McDavid calls their mysterious Speyside series 'Mystery Malt' — Juniper Hill is an Italian wine twist on a young but characterful dram.

Expert's Description

Strathdearn Juniper Hill 2015/2022 is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky from Murray McDavid, distilled in 2015 and bottled in 2022 after 6 years of maturation at 46%.

The whisky is matured in a Barolo wine cask, giving an unusual wine-like character to the young Speyside malt. The source distillery is not officially disclosed under the 'Mystery Malt' name. A relatively large run of 1,673 bottles was produced.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dark berries and a light wine-like acidity meet malt and a hint of vanilla.

Palate

Fruity and lightly tannic with cherry, spice and a fresh acidity from the Barolo cask.

Finish

Medium length with lingering berries and a dry, wine-like close.

Specifications

Name: Juniper Hill
Bottler: Murray McDavid
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 6 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Barolo Wine Cask
Distilled: 2015
Bottled: 2022
Number of Bottles: 1,673 bottles
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
EAN No.: 5060353303635

Flavour Profile

Wine-matured · Fruity · Young · Spiced

Did You Know?

Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' from Piedmont in Italy, and a Barolo cask is rare in Scotch whisky production compared to the more common port and sherry casks.

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One of Scotland's smallest distilleries dares to call itself 'mighty' — Strathearn's first release proves that size is not everything.

Expert's Description

Strathearn Batch 1 is a Single Highland Malt Whisky from the Strathearn distillery, matured in European oak and ex-sherry casks, bottled at 46.6%.

As the first release from the small craft distillery, Batch 1 is a surprisingly mature single malt, neither coloured nor chill filtered.

Tasting Notes

Nose

A dry oak style balanced by caramel with a hint of vanilla.

Palate

Clear sherry sweetness with a leathery character, red fruit and cocoa.

Finish

Medium length and warm with lingering sherry sweetness and a lightly dry close.

Specifications

Name: Batch 1 Small Batch
Distillery: Strathearn
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single Highland Malt Whisky
ABV: 46.6%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: European oak and ex-sherry casks
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
EAN No.: 25014218813023

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Leathery · Fruity · Craft

Did You Know?

Strathearn is among Scotland's very smallest distilleries, run with traditional methods and a focus on quality over volume — the distillery is today owned by Douglas Laing.

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A distillery's very first bottle is always something special — Strathearn's Inaugural Release is the very beginning of a story still being written.

Expert's Description

Strathearn Inaugural Release is a Single Highland Malt Whisky, the first release in the Strathearn Triple Cask Matured series, matured in ex-bourbon, virgin and ex-sherry oak casks, bottled at 50%.

Strathearn is one of Scotland's smallest distilleries, focused on quality over quantity, and Inaugural Release marks the handcrafted distillery's first step into the market.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Rich depth of malted barley with gentle oak.

Palate

Mouth-filling and syrupy with honey, buttercream, baked spice and dried apricots.

Finish

Long, warming finish of home baking and buttery oat biscuits.

Specifications

Name: Inaugural Release
Distillery: Strathearn
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single Highland Malt Whisky
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Ex-bourbon, virgin and ex-sherry oak casks
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Edition: Inaugural Release
EAN No.: 5014218824513

Flavour Profile

Spiced · Syrupy · Full-bodied · Handcrafted

Did You Know?

Three different cask types in one whisky — ex-bourbon, virgin and ex-sherry — make the Triple Cask Matured series Strathearn's signature method for building complexity from its very first release.

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Strathmill is best known as the backbone of J&B blends, but the Flora & Fauna series lets the distillery stand alone for once.

Expert's Description

Strathmill 12 Year Old Flora & Fauna is a Single Speyside Malt Whisky from the Strathmill distillery, bottled at 43% as part of Diageo's Flora & Fauna series.

The Flora & Fauna series launched in the 1990s to give lesser-known Diageo distilleries their own official release, and Strathmill 12 Year Old is the distillery's only permanent official bottling.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Soft malt and citrus meet a light nutty sweetness.

Palate

Round and elegant with honey, apple and a hint of spice.

Finish

Medium length and clean with lingering malt and a lightly dry close.

Specifications

Name: Strathmill 12 Year Old Flora & Fauna
Distillery: Strathmill
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Whisky
Age: 12 years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Edition: Flora & Fauna
EAN No.: 5000281016115

Flavour Profile

Elegant · Fruity · Clean · Classic

Did You Know?

Strathmill was originally built as a corn mill in 1891, before being converted into a distillery in 1895 — a history still traceable in the building's architecture.

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Signatory Vintage has followed this Strathmill cask for 14 years — from distillation in 2007 to bottling in 2022, without folding it into a blend.

Expert's Description

Strathmill 2007/2022 Signatory Vintage is a Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, distilled on 13 September 2007 and bottled on 8 February 2022 after 14 years of maturation at 43% from two hogsheads, cask no. 805451 and 805453.

With 683 bottles, this independent bottling offers a rare look at Strathmill outside J&B blends, with natural colour retained.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Malt and citrus meet a light nutty sweetness and a hint of oak.

Palate

Soft and round with honey, apple and a lightly spiced warmth.

Finish

Medium length with lingering malt and a dry, clean close.

Specifications

Name: Strathmill 2007/2022
Distillery: Strathmill
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 14 years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Hogsheads, cask no. 805451 & 805453
Distilled: 13/09/2007
Bottled: 08/02/2022
Number of Bottles: 683 bottles
Natural Colour: Yes
EAN No.: 5021944116812

Flavour Profile

Elegant · Fruity · Natural colour · Rare

Did You Know?

Signatory Vintage is one of Scotland's oldest and most respected independent bottlers, founded in 1988, known for following casks over long maturation periods.

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Two first fill hogsheads, 12 years, and a distillery rarely seen alone — Signatory adds another chapter to Strathmill's independent story.

Expert's Description

Strathmill 2009/2021 Signatory Vintage is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, distilled on 2 July 2009 and bottled on 3 August 2021 after 12 years of maturation at 43% from two first fill hogsheads, cask no. 805070 and 805096.

The whisky retains its natural colour and, as an independent bottling, offers an alternative view of Strathmill's character compared to the official Flora & Fauna release.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Malt and green apple meet a light vanilla sweetness from the first fill casks.

Palate

Round and fruity with honey, pear and a lightly spiced warmth.

Finish

Medium length with lingering malt and a dry, clean close.

Specifications

Name: Strathmill 2009/2021
Distillery: Strathmill
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: 1st Fill Hogsheads, cask no. 805070 & 805096
Distilled: 02/07/2009
Bottled: 03/08/2021
Natural Colour: Yes
EAN No.: 5021944113958

Flavour Profile

Elegant · Fruity · Natural colour · Rare

Did You Know?

First fill casks give a more pronounced cask influence than refill casks, resulting here in a clearer vanilla and oak note compared to Strathmill's more neutral official release.

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100 Proof is an old British measure of strength — Signatory keeps the tradition alive with a series that never compromises on intensity.

Expert's Description

Strathmill 2012/2025 Signatory Vintage 100 Proof Edition #36 is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky, distilled in 2012 and bottled on 24 February 2025 after 12 years of maturation at 57.1%, corresponding to exactly 100 British proof.

The whisky is matured in first fill Oloroso sherry butts, giving a pronounced sherry character, neither chill filtered nor coloured.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dark sherry sweetness with raisin, toasted nuts and a hint of spice.

Palate

Full and powerful with sherry tannin, dried fruit and a warm alcoholic edge.

Finish

Long and spiced with lingering sherry sweetness and a dry close.

Specifications

Name: 100 Proof Edition #36
Distillery: Strathmill
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 years
ABV: 57.1%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Butts
Distilled: 2012
Bottled: 24/02/2025
Edition: 100 Proof Edition #36
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
EAN No.: 5021944127887

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Cask strength · Powerful · Spiced

Did You Know?

'100 Proof' is a historic British strength measure equal to 57.1% ABV — a standard dating back to the old British measurement system, before the modern ABV scale was introduced.

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