Mackmyra Svensk Ek (First Edition) Swedish single malt whisky

Difford's Guide

alc./vol: 46.1%

Proof: 92.2°

Vintage: Non-vintage

Aged: No age statement

Product of: Product of Sweden Sweden

Originally called ‘The First Edition, this whisky was Mackmyra's first core range bottling. A large proportion of this whisky is aged in 100-litre casks with some first-fill casks made from Swedish oak from ancient tree felled on the island of Visingsö.

Review and Tasting


Sampled on 23/11/2015

Appearance:

Clear, pale golden amber.

Aroma:

Pencil shavings and sandalwood, candied ginger, orchard fruit, lemon cake, light honey, honeysuckle blossom, vanilla and light black pepper.

Taste:

Light-bodied with a slight honey sweetness balancing pencil shaving-like freshly sawn oak tannins. Red apple and pear fruit with red and black pepper spice. Faint note of creamy milk chocolate.

Aftertaste:

Long lingering with black pepper spiced apple and pears.

Overall:

Light-bodied with orchard fruit, pencil shaving-like oak tannins balanced by light honey sweetness with red and black pepper spice. Water reveals herbal notes.

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Product Information

Barcode UPC: 7350029660116
Bottle Size: 700 ml
Closure: Natural cork stopper
Product Reference Code: MAK019
Commodity Code: 2208308200

Raw Materials

Multi grain

Composition

pH: 7.0
Specific Gravity (SG): 16Brix
Density: 0.938°C

Accreditation

Suitable for Vegetarians
Suitable for Ovo-lacto vegetarian

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