2017-09-12 by Thomas Øhrbom (Whisky Saga)
Mackmyra Rotspon Triple Wood is an unpeated whisky from Mackmyra. It was initially matured for four years in 200 litre American oak casks, then transferred into 30 litre Gravity casks (a Mackmyra speciality made from American and Swedish oak) for six months. Finally it was given a finish in Rotspon casks for an unspecified amount of time.
Rotspon casks are oak casks used in old German Hanseatic (Hansa) cities to mature imported French wine (in this case Bordeaux wine).
The total outturn in this case was 438 bottles at 50 cl each.
Nose: Earthy and fresh is what strikes me first. Red berries and wet leaves on a dirt path in the woods. Then we’re transported to a bakery filled with the sweet smell of pastries. Vanilla, cream, icing sugar and general sweetness. Well integrated. No alcohol bite.
Taste: Rich and full mouthfeel. Red berries and black pepper at first, then the vanilla arrives. Behind it all there’s dry oaky notes.
Finish: Medium long finish. No longer particularly dry. Does not really develop any further, but remains pleasant enough – sweet and a bit simple.
Comments: I can certainly enjoy this on a lazy afternoon.
Score: (83/100)
Link to original review on whiskysaga.com
For collectors of Mackmyra whisky
Rotspon Triple Wood
Age | not disclosed |
Series | |
Bottled by | Mackmyra OB |
Bottling date | not disclosed |
Cask type | 200 liter cask American oak, then Gravity 30 litre casks, finish in Rotspon Barrique |
Bottle size | 50 cl |
ABV | 53.0 % |
Number of bottles | 438 |
Released for | Germany |
First sold | 2014-12 |
Article number | |
EAN barcode | 7350029669058 |
Added to database | 2016-12-21 |
Latest update | 2017-08-22 |
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Mackmyra Rotspon Triple Wood is based on the Elegant recipe, matured for 4 years in 200 liter American oak casks in Bodås mine, then matured for 6 months in 30 liter Gravity casks from American and Swedish oak. It gets its finishen in a Rotspon cask at the von Have winery, who have stored classic Bordeaux wines in their cellars since 1886. This unusual combination opens up different notes of bourbon vanilla, toffee, citrux, pepper, dried fruits and cherries and berries. | |
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