Mackmyra First Edition

MACKMYRA Bruks Whisky 41,4% Single Malt, Suede / Gavleborg County 70cl Ref: 16905 Avis (2) | Détails du produit Si Mackmyra a multiplié les éditions spéciales au cours des cinq dernières années, elle a lancé au printemps 2012 sa première mise en bouteille permanente, baptisée Bruks Whisky. Une version d'une très grande douceur vieillie en ex-fût de bourbon et dominée par des notes gourmandes de bonbon à la poire, de vanille et de guimauve. Ce single malt dévoile de façon méthodique et avec beaucoup de clarté toutes les nuances de sa palette olfactive et gustative. Eau-de-vie fruitée et équilibrée d'une douceur incomparable, pleine de fraîcheur et d’enthousiasme, elle situe d’emblée très haut, le niveau de qualité dont fait preuve le single malt élaboré par cette distillerie à la pointe du progrès. Profil : fin, précis. Herbe verte, cannelle, coriandre, pointe de sel. Vanille, menthe verte, huile de ricin, trèfle. Bois précieux, verveine, poivre, zestes d’agrumes (citron, pamplemousse). Style : gourmand, fruité Nez : mentholé Bouche : épices, guimauve Finale : vanille, poire Voir moins SAVEURS BoiséEpicéIodéTourbéFloralFruité (whisky.fr)

Mackmyra is the first malt whisky distillery in Sweden. I recall taking a "window shopping" trip with a friend to a local liquor store and we were taken aback when we noticed the First Edition of Mackmyra Single Malt on the shelf: "Sweden makes whisky?" My first impression of the nose is "Nordic in a bottle." Floral, apple, grass and crisp mountain air caressing pine trees. Later on, this nose transitions to a sultry citrus and caramel duo.  My early sips bring mouth tingling heat, subtle peat, and a minimalist's approach to caramel and orange. Over time, this similar flavour combination deepens with an addition of oak and star anise. For a lighter tasting whisky, the finish is surprisingly long with a dash of peppercorn. While this has a modest palate, I don't believe that whiskies need to blast you with spice, peat and sherry to have you take notice. I appreciate Mackmyra First Edition's uniqueness which fulfils the label text of being "a whisky for you who live life less ordinary." Mackmyra is certainly true to its name. 8/10

Sweden is finally on the whiskey producing map. They have a long way to go to catch up to Scotland and Japan naturally, but this first product of theirs seems promising. The nose is really weak, surprisingly so, and the taste is sharp and indicative of its young age...but strong influences of vanilla ( a bit different than the American oak vanilla...seems like an influence of the Swedish wood). Finish is short and sharp. This isn't one of my top 10, but it's really not bad especially considering f the price. I'm very much looking forward to a more mature product down the line from this distillery. Reminds me of how I first felt when I had Kilchoman ...new but promising.

A good whisky with some potential. Has a very nice vanilla, floral coconut, peach, creamy, and slightly spicy nose and goes down smooth. However, at times you will have an artificial vanilla coughdrop aftertaste but it goes away after some time.

Tried this on our 'Swedish Night' of the Whiskey tasting club. I found it a bit lighter than the others but still a bit sharp. A very decent whiskey at a much better price point.

A bit sharp. Water brings out the citrus. Better than Glenfarclas 21 which I tasted immediately before. enjoyed more second time round in a comparison with bunnahabhain 12