Mackmyra
Mackmyra
DISTILLERY: Mackmyra
ABV: 46.8%
AGE: 9 Years
CAT: Single Malt Swedish Whisky
BATCH: #3
RRP: £99.95
Now this is something very interesting for the original ‘Nordics’ distillery; Mackmyra were founded in 1999 and have really led the way in the Nordic whisky scene.
This is a 9 Year Old Swedish Single Malt that has spent time in a cask that has been seasoned with Hojicha Green Tea.
Hojicha is a Japanese green tea that originated in Kyoto 100 years ago. Unlike traditional green teas, hojicha is roasted after the leaves are steamed. Along with removing all bitterness, the roasting process gives hojicha its signature earthy aroma, its reddish-brown color and a unique smoky taste.
Of course this couldn’t happen with a Scotch whisky…yet Tequila??
NOSE
Signature Mackmyra notes of banana and pear initially. This is quickly followed by an earthiness of petrichor, and some fresh cedar notes.
TASTE
A Fresh and fruity. Light and nimble. A tropical fruit salad of papaya, not fully ripe banana and hints of coconut, vanilla, and caramel flavours, with some chilli spices
ABOUT THE LABEL
Our label inspiration comes from an old (1957) Swedish historical fantasy film written and directed by Ingmar Bergman. The Seventh Seal’ is set in Sweden during the Black Death.
We’ve taken elements from our original Mackmyra label and morphed them into an oriental style movie poster we found while trawling the net. Oh, and then we added seven little seals to our border. Shockingly bad punnery!
