2017-09-05 by Thomas Øhrbom (Whisky Saga)
Here is a very limited independent bottling of a Mackmyra whisky. The Mackmyra 8 YO Selected Swedes is bottled by Selected Malts.
The whisky in question was distilled in May 2008. It was initially matured for three years in an ex-bourbon cask, then it was transferred to an Oloroso sherry cask (cask #SM-SWE-01), where is remained for a little more than five and a half years. Finally it was bottled in January 2017, with a total outturn of 75 bottles at 35 cl each. Details on the seize of the cask is not given, but I am assuming it is a standard 30 litre Mackmyra private cask.
Anywho, here are my notes…
Nose: Soft and appealing nose. Vanilla with hints of floral honey. Mild caramel sauce with notes of sherry, cinnamon and raisins. There’s a touch of alcohol on the nose, but it does not bother me much. White pepper and and some oakiness, make that toasted oak. Improves with time in the glass, although I pick up on traces of acetone.
Taste: Rich mouthfeel, medium to light body. Honey with black pepper, served with a wooden spoon. Perfume notes that bring after shave to mind…
Finish: Medium long finish. Very sweet and quite heavy in character. Sherry and honey notes. There’s a somewhat harsh edge to it though, that I cannot quite place.
Comments: An OK dram, that does appear a fair bit younger than the official 8 years. The nose really improves with time, but alas the taste does not develop the same way.
Score: (82/100)
Link to original review on whiskysaga.com
For collectors of Mackmyra whisky
Selected Swedes Mackmyra 8 years
Age | 8 years |
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Bottled by | Selected Malts |
Bottling date | not disclosed |
Cask type | 3 years on bourbon cask, finish 5.8 years on Oloroso sherry cask |
Cask number | SM-SWE-01 |
Distilled on | 2008-05 |
Bottle size | 35 cl |
ABV | 42.3 % |
Number of bottles | 75 |
Released for | Sweden |
First sold | 2017-03-20 |
Article number | |
EAN barcode | |
Added to database | 2017-04-22 |
Latest update | 2020-06-18 |
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An independent bottling from of an 8 year old Mackmyra that spent 3 years in a 200 litre ex-bourbon cask and finished in a 30 litre Oloroso cask that lay in Mackmyras warehouse in Smögen for 5 years and 8 months. Notes according Selected Malts: Nose: Soft fruit cake, orange, candied nuts and vanilla. A sophisticated sherry nose with deep and elegance. Taste: Distinct orange with increasing dried fruits and cherries. | |
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