Producing their whisky using heavily peated malt with long fermentations, Smögen distillery has become a cult favourite from within the Nordic region. This single cask release from Berry Bros & Rudd has been bottled from an Oloroso sherry hogshead for The Nordic Casks #2 series of drams.
Rated 90 points by Serge Valentin - Whisky Fun
Rated 90 point Ruben - WhiskyNotes
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Nose
This powerful Swede rampages out of the glass leaving a cloud of coastal peat, seaweed, grilled lime, smoked bacon and leather, with a farmyard note developing with time in the glass.
Palate
The palate shows a little fruit in the form of pear drops and apricot jam, but peat smoke builds on the palate and grabs the attention.
Finish
Some tangy orange shows through on the finish with waves of smoke lasting on the palate. This dram leaves you in no doubt why Smögen is in such high demand.