2016-10-18 by Thomas Øhrbom (Whisky Saga)
I continue exploring older releases by Swedish distillery Mackmyra. Today I take a closer look at the Mackmyra Special 07 Framtidstro (Optimism). It was launched in the Summer of 2012.
Here’s a short description from the distillery:
“A blend of our recipes Smoke and Elegant has been matured in several different cask types from 30 to 200 litres. It has finished on casks that have been saturated with cloudberry wine.”
It is still possible to order the Mackmyra Special 07 Framtidstro in Sweden at SEK 1200 (8581101).
Nose: The nose is light and fruity. There’s a touch of smoke here, but it is rather mild. I detect hints of rice for some odd reason. The mind is a mysterious thing… With time I also get red berries, malt and salt.
Taste: Rather thin mouthfeel. There is some spiciness and hints of ashes. The fruits are hiding.
Finish: Relatively short finish. The spices fade away quickly, leaving an aftertaste of artisan water. A touch of minerals and in particular salt.
Balance: I could almost imagine this was a very young, bourbon matured Tobermory.
Score: (73/100)
Link to original review on whiskysaga.com
For collectors of Mackmyra whisky
Special 07 Hope
Age | not disclosed |
Series | |
Bottled by | Mackmyra OB |
Bottling date | not disclosed |
Cask type | Elegant and peated, finish on casks saturated with cloudberry wine |
Bottle size | 70 cl |
ABV | 45.8 % |
Number of bottles | not disclosed |
Released for | International |
First sold | 2011-11-01 |
Article number | MS-007 |
EAN barcode | 7350029660277 |
Added to database | 2017-02-03 |
Latest update | 2019-07-22 |
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Special 07 is a mixture of peated and "Elegant" recipe, matured on several different types of casks ranging from 30 to 200 litres. It has been finished on casks that have been satureated with cloudberry wine. Systembolaget purchased 10000 bottles. Notes according to Mackmyras webpage: Nose: The nose is prominently spicy and smoky with a complex palette of fruity and berry scents. A delicious berry note with fresh acidity, prominent saltiness, and cloudberries with spicy Swedish oak, peat and juniper smoke, fudge and honey. Taste: The palate is smoky, spicy and fruity with juniper, peat, butterscotch and dried fruit. The aftertaste is spicy, slightly smoky, salty and fruity. | |
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