Age

not disclosed

Series

Season range

Bottled by

Mackmyra OB

Bottling date

not disclosed

Cask type

Oloros casks saturated with Japanese green tea

Bottle size

70 cl

ABV

46.1 %

Number of bottles

15000

Released for

Sweden

First sold

2020-03-27

Article number

MC-014

EAN barcode

735029667146

Added to database

2020-03-05

Latest update

2020-03-27

Mackmyra Grönt Te is a single malt whisky that has been finished in casks saturated by a mix of Japanese green tea leaves. In 2019 master blender Angela was inducted in the prestigeous Whisky Hall of Fame – this spring release is Mackmyras celebration in whisky form. Angela was given the opportunity to put her personal touch and create the innovative season release "Grönt te", inspired by her passions: experiencing new cultures and creating new combinations of taste and experiences in whisky. The Japanes teas used are Kaoribo-Hojicha, Yame-Gyokuro, Yame-Matcha and Yame-Sencha. Casks used: • Freshly saturated Ex-Oloroso, 128 L • New and 1st fill Oloroso, 128 L • 1st fill Bourbon, 100-200 L • 1st fill Swedish Oak, 100 L Notes according to Mackmyras webpage: Nose: Spicy, floral, berry and fruity with green tea notes, white pepper and rasted vanilla. Dried grapes, citrus, pears and forrest berries. Taste: Fruity and floral texture with vanilla, herbal green tea notes, a light spiciness and green apples. Finish: Spicy, fruity and herbal with green leaves and spicy vanilla. Released internationally March 5th.