Mackmyra Svensk Ek

Light and grassy on the nose with a sweet corn profile. The palate is bright and oily with hints of coastal seawater and moss. A warm and oily body that lacks complexity. Baked spices round out the taste for a heated finish.

'16 Advent Calendar.oakey, salty, woody - very unique flavors.

One of the most exciting realities in the world of whisky these days is the drive toward deepening the connection between place and spirit...the terroir of whisky, if you will. The Svensk Ek from Mackmyra is a great example of this, with locally sourced grains aged, mostly, in Swedish oak. The Swedish oak lends a unique profile to the dram; the nose has a perfumed quality to it, with allspice and sandalwood alongside vanilla and a grapey note. The palate comes loaded with juicy ripe fruit (especially stone fruit), a bit of vanilla, spice, a little salt, and a woody note. I couldn't help but think that this is what an Old Pulteney NAS might taste like, to a degree. This would be a slam dunk if it didn't taste so young; it's just a little too rough around the edges yet. That said, it's a delicious promise of good things to come with some extra maturation...and still pretty enjoyable to drink as is.

Very flat and woody. Peach and green apple on the pallet. Quite grainy and not very malty. Interesting tipple.