2016-12-20 by Thomas Øhrbom (Whisky Saga)
Here is the next installment in the Moment series from Mackmyra. The Mackmyra Moment Norrsken was the sixth release in the series. It was released on December 1, 2011, in a limited run of around 1500 bottles.
The Mackmyra Moment Norrsken was matured in a mix of 100 litre bourbon and sherry casks, and 30 litre bourbon, sherry and fresh Swedish oak casks.
The name ‘Norrsken’ means northern lights (aurora borealis).
Nose: Vanilla, barley juice, cereal, toast, and banana. A bit earthy, I think. Soft notes of dried fruits, but the sherry influence is rather mild. Not much peatiness on the nose.
Taste: Rich and full bodied mouthfeel. Sweet and with medium spiciness. Banana, honey, ginger and cinnamon. Hints of ashes and wood smoke.
Finish: Medium long finish. Remains rather sweet throughout. Honey with a touch of ginger and slightly burnt toast. Turns a bit watery and thin right at the end – leaving me with simple syrup and not much more
Comments: A fine, young dram from Mackmyra.
Score: (83/100)
Link to original review on whiskysaga.com
For collectors of Mackmyra whisky
Moment Norrsken
Age | not disclosed |
Series | |
Bottled by | Mackmyra OB |
Bottling date | not disclosed |
Cask type | |
Bottle size | 70 cl |
ABV | 53.2 % |
Number of bottles | 1492 |
Released for | Sweden |
First sold | 2011-12-01 |
Article number | MM-006 |
EAN barcode | 7350029668068 |
Added to database | 2016-11-29 |
Latest update | 2017-08-22 |
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Moment Norrsken is matured in Bodås mine on 100 litre bourbon and sherry casks and on 30 litre bourbon, sherry and Swedish oak casks and has a soft smokiness. Notes according to Mackmyras webpage: Nose: The winter sky sparkles with colour, just like this whisky sparkles with spice, citrus and sunripe pears. Taste: The palate is fruity and softly spicy with peat and juniper, citrus, liquorice, dried fruit, vanilla ice cream and butterscotch. The texture is rich and leaves a crisp feeling in the mouth. The aftertaste is long, slightly smoky and crisp. | |
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