2016-11-08 by Thomas Øhrbom (Whisky Saga)
Here it is then, the 10th and last release in the Mackmyra Special Series. The Mackmyra Special 10 Kaffegök was released on May 2, 2013. This release was limited to 10 000 bottles. Here’s the official description of the whisky:
“It has been finished on casks that have previously stored whisky spiced with freshly roasted coffee beans. The base consists of Mackmyra’s elegant recipe, matured in American oak casks deep down in the Bodås mine.”
When released the Mackmyra Special 10 Kaffegök sold at SEK 598. This whisky is now sold out.
Nose: Mainly vanilla on the nose here. Given a bit of time I also pick up cereal, barley, and milk chocolate. Cannot find any coffee notes on the nose. Aha! having left the whisky in the glass for a good half hour I do pick up notes of lukewarm coffee. This – to me – is a wonderful aroma. I do not drink coffee myself, but I love the smell of coffee. It makes me feel good, and it makes me hungry :-)
Taste: Rich and full mouthfeel. Sugary and cool. Reminds me of ice coffee, although slightly watered down / diluted. White pepper and cinnamon.
Finish: Medium long finish. Very nice mix of coffee and chocolate with a touch of smokiness.There’s a certain green note to the finish as well, slightly herbal
Comments: What a delightful and quirky whisky.
Score: (86/100)
Link to original review on whiskysaga.com
For collectors of Mackmyra whisky
Special 10 Kaffegök
Age | not disclosed |
Series | |
Bottled by | Mackmyra OB |
Bottling date | not disclosed |
Cask type | American oak, finished in casks spiced with freshly roasted coffee beans |
Bottle size | 70 cl |
ABV | 46.1 % |
Number of bottles | not disclosed |
Released for | Sweden |
First sold | 2013-05-02 |
Article number | MS-010 |
EAN barcode | 7350029660307 |
Added to database | 2016-11-24 |
Latest update | 2017-08-22 |
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Special 10 was the last release in the Special series. It was finished in casks that have previously stored whisky spiced with freshly roasted coffee beans. The base is the "Elegant" recipe matured on American oak casks in Bodås mine. Systembolaget purchased 10000 bottles. Notes according to Mackmyras webpage: Nose: The nose is spicy, herbal and floral with fruity notes and aromas of chocolate, freshly roasted coffee beans, tobacco, toast and pear fudge. You can also find light herbal notes of anise and cloves. Taste: The palate is fruity, spicy and herbal with vanilla fudge and roasted oak, citrus, pear and green apples. The texture is medium rich. The aftertaste is spicy, herbal and medium dry with aromas of vanilla, oak and a certain saltiness. | |
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