Mackmyra Moment Bärnsten Swedish Single Malt Whisky

Difford's Guide

alc./vol: 49.8%

Proof: 99.6°

Vintage: Non-vintage

Aged: No age statement

Product of: Product of Sweden Sweden

Bärnsten (which translates as ‘Amber’) is part of Mackmyra's limited edition Moment range, this single malt whisky is aged in a combination of Swedish oak, cloudberry wine and French Bordeaux casks.

Bärnsten is produced immediately after Mackmyra have made a batch of their smoky whisky (Mackmyra Svensk Rok) and this imparts a very subtle smoky note to the whisky.

Bottled at cask strength without chill-filtration of added colouring. Presented in a contemporary bottle with a metal plate label secured by a black plastic belt and sealed with a heavy metal stopper.

Review and Tasting


Sampled on 21/11/2015

Appearance:

(sample bottle 0310 of 1550) Clear, deep golden amber.

Aroma:

Blackened fruitcake, died fruit, pear drops, overripe peach, vanilla, toasted almond, leather, shortcrust pastry and tobacco leaf.

Taste:

Oily mouthfeel softens high alcohol strength and cracked black pepper spice. Toasty, fruity and faintly smoky with dried fruit, tobacco leaves, dry oak, zesty lemon, vanilla and ginger cake. With water comes bitter notes – better neat.

Aftertaste:

Lighty salty with black peppery spice, vanilla, toasted almond, leather, shortcrust pastry and tobacco leaf.

Overall:

Toasty, fruity and lightly smoky with dried fruit, tobacco leaves, dry oak, zesty lemon, vanilla and faintly salty. This whisky is punchy but best enjoyed neat as water exposes bitter liquorice notes and destroys its structure and pleasing oily mouthfeel.

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Product Information

Barcode UPC: 7350029668150
Bottle Size: 700 ml
Closure: Synthetic stopper

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