Since they launched their first limited edition around 2002, Mackmyra has consistently been producing fantastic whisky. I have tried the Mackmyra First Edition and loved it. So imagine my excitement when I got my hands on a Mackmyra Svensk Rök single malt whisky at Wild About Whisky.
Introduced in 2013, Mackmyra whisky Svensk Rök (Swedish Smoke) is a single malt and the first commercially available peated expression in the standard Mackmyra range.
Mackmyra ages their whisky mainly in new Swedish oak. The Swedish oak grows slowly in the harsh climate and gives the whisky a harsher flavour than American oak.
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In Sweden, juniper has been used for generations to season and flavour food. The smoky notes from the Svensk Rök are from using moss and juniper wood in the process.
Together, these flavours unite in a uniquely Swedish flavour. Swedish Smoke is the only smoky single malt whisky made with Swedish ingredients only.
Mackmyra Svensk Rök Whisky Review
COUNTRY: Sweden
ABV: 46.1%
COLOUR: A golden wheat colour. It is lighter than most of the whiskies that I have. It is not a very oily whisky.
NOSE: When first opening the bottle, it is lovely. Smoke, oak, cereals, florals and hints of sweetness. There are bits of citrus and juniper drifting round. The nose is delicate and complex. After adding some water, peat appears on the nose, and the more earthy notes come to the fore.
PALATE: Without water, the palate has mild spice notes with vanilla and butterscotch. The Mackmyra Svensk Rök whisky has a light mouthfeel and is a medium-bodied whisky. Adding water smooths out the whisky and releases notes of smoke, fruit and florals. The water enhances the oak and the peat in the Mackmyra Svensk Rök.
FINISH: It has quite a short finish leaving me wishing for more. It ends in notes of oak and citrus.
RATING: EXCELLENT
The Mackmyra Svensk Rök single malt whisky is refreshingly different and something that Mackmyra should be proud of. An enjoyable, drinkable dram. It is well constructed and very Swedish. It made me think of pine forests, snow and Scandinavian structure when I drink this.
I bought this bottle from Wild About Whisky in Dullstroom. Hopefully, there are still a few in stock, as these are a must in any whisky collection.
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