The same inventiveness that makes Danish design so sought-after is fully present here. If tasted without knowing what it was, I would have guessed it was a bourbon by its creamy nose, and a spicier bourbon/rye blend by its body. The important thing is that it all harmonizes beautifully, much like the design of a B&O speaker. My sample was three years old, remarkably smooth, and had a lot of caramel in the finish.
Stauning Young Rye (Bottled June 2014)
Whiskey Rye Denmark No age statement 50.9% ABV
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Stauning describes their Young Rye as "too young to be a whisky," yet claims it possesses a maturity that is surprising. This expression is made from grain grown in Denmark, including malted rye and a small quantity of barley, and is twice distilled in traditional pot stills. It is not offered in the US.
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This youthful rye is a decent dram, but doesn't quite measure up to other whiskies from the same distillery. It's young, quite fresh, and full-bodied, carrying the characteristic floral and slightly spicy notes found in all their whiskies.
Distilled February 2018: Rich, oily, with abundant rye that evolves into something akin to grappa before a powerful finish. Rated 90.
Imagine rye coated in caramel. A Danish concept executed with Scottish quality standards. A must-try!
Spicy, licorice, a bit smooth, delicious! Different, but good
A young rye, yet smoother than most!
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