2017-03-28 by Thomas Øhrbom (Whisky Saga)
The Mackmyra Moment Tolv (“tolv” is twelve in Swedish) is the first ever 12 year old Nordic single malt whisky, as far as I know. That is quite an achievement. This is also the 21st release in the Mackmyra Moment Series.
A mix of 1st fill bourbon casks and Oloroso soaked white oak casks have been used to produce this whisky. The Mackmyra Moment Tolv was distilled in 2004, and bottled in 2016. The total outturn was 1490 bottles.
This whisky came on sale in Sweden on 2017-02-16, at SEK 1195. It is now sold out.
Nose: Soft notes of fresh oak – I’m thinking sawmill, sawdust, newly cut oak planks. I also find vanilla, mint, more than a few hints of perfume and something oddly medicinal. It appears young-ish on the nose, and there is a noticeable alcohol bite here. With time the bite dissipates and the vanilla notes take on a soft fruity character. In other words, it improves significantly over time.
Taste: Sharpish mouthfeel, and medium body. The alcohol bite is present here as well. A touch spicy – white pepper, cinnamon, and ginger. Vanilla, fresh pears and mild caramel.
Finish: Medium long finish. A bit watery in character towards the end. Still a bit raw on the edges as well. Caramel, sweet licorice and ripe pears.
Comments: I was really hoping for something more here. The first 12 YO Nordic whisky should appear more mature and well-balanced than this. It feels a bit like a wasted opportunity.
Score: (83/100)
Link to original review on whiskysaga.com
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Moment Tolv
Age | 12 years |
Series | |
Bottled by | Mackmyra OB |
Bottling date | not disclosed |
Cask type | 1st fill bourbon cask |
Distilled on | 2004 |
Bottle size | 70 cl |
ABV | 47.0 % |
Number of bottles | 1490 |
Released for | Sweden |
First sold | 2017-02-16 |
Article number | MM-021 |
EAN barcode | 7350029668211 |
Added to database | 2017-01-26 |
Latest update | 2020-06-15 |
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Moment Tolv contains whisky from 2004 that is from some of the first casks moved in to Bodås mine. After tvelwe years of maturation on 1st fill bourbon casks, Mackmyra could present the (by then) oldest Swedish whisky. Notes according to Mackmyra: Nose: Fruity with notes of vanilla, soft pear, fudge and toasted oak. Taste: Fruity with slightly oily notes followed by toasted oak, vanilla, smooth herbs and berries towards the end. Aftertaste: Long with notes of spicy herbs, toasted oak, vanilla and berries. Finish: Long with notes of spicy herbs, toasted oak, vanilla and berries. | |
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