Thursday, 21 October 2021

Core Range : Mackmyra

Continuing the series of posts showing a distillery's core range of bottlings.


This time looking at Mackmyra

Bottle Mack
Characteristics 40% ABV
NAS
NCF/Coloured
Maturation ???
UK Price £37
Tasting notes Nose: The nose is fruity and elegant, with aromas of citrus and pear. It has a soft touch of vanilla oak and a slight spiciness, with herbal notes of anise, mint and vanilla.
Palate: The palate is fresh and fruity with a spicy character of pear, citrus and a soft touch of vanilla oak. 
Finish: Short with notes of sugar, vanilla and spiciness. 

Bottle Brukswhisky
Characteristics 41.4% ABV
NAS
NCF/NC
Maturation Bourbon, sherry, swedish oak
UK Price £45
Tasting notes Nose: Butterscotch, citrus, pear, liquorice, banana and mint.
Palate: Fresh fruity and peppery. Youthful, fruity flavour with a spicy taste of toffee.
Finish: Spicy oak and apple pie whilst remaining light and nimble.

Bottle Svensk Rök (Swedish Smoke)
Characteristics 46.1% ABV
NAS
NCF/NC
Maturation casks
UK Price £48
Tasting notes Nose: Slightly smoky and spicy with aromas of peat, juniper and vanilla fudge.
Palate: Smokier than the nose with smoky, peaty, juniper notes. Dry, oaky aromas found with light tobacco leaves and herbs. A slight saltiness with minerals, anise and green fruits. 
Finish: Slightly dry and smoky with notes of oak, salt and herbs.

Bottle Svensk Ek
(Swedish Oak)
Characteristics 46.1% ABV
NAS
NCF/NC
Maturation casks
UK Price £53
Tasting notes Nose: Fruity with citrus, pear, apple and honey. A light oakiness with sweet, lightly toasted bread notes and fresh butter toffee.
Palate: Svensk Ek has a spicy character giving notes of sandalwood, dried ginger, black pepper, roasted oak barrel and herbs to our whisky. Fruity and smooth with citrus, caramel and honey. A light oakiness can be discerned at the end.
Finish: The aftertaste is tuned and balanced with hints of dark chocolate.

Bottle Seasonal Releases
Characteristics 46.1% ABV
NAS
NCF/NC
Maturation Various
UK Price £62
Notes A number of different seasonal releases, usually 2 a year, featuring unusual maturation techniques

Bottle Moment Releases
Characteristics Various ABVs
NAS
NCF/NC
Maturation Various
UK Price £109
Notes A number of different seasonal releases from exclusive casks

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