Mackmyra MACK

Mackmyra has come a long way since 1999 when it was founded as the only whisky distillery in Sweden. Since then it has earned a reputation as a top quality single malt producer in spite of its untraditional Scandinavian location. Alongside various special releases, the First Edition was launched in 2008 with Brukswhisky following in 2010. Two styles of whisky are produced by Mackmyra, a ‘peaty’ malt created using bog moss and juniper wood as well as a fruitier, unpeated style.

In 2012 a second site was opened at Gävle, a gravity-run facility that stands at 37 metres high! Between the two sites Mackmyra Svensk Whisky have a capacity to rival many a Scottish distillery with the difference being that almost all of Mackmyra’s output is going into single malts!

They create their malt whisky using selected Swedish ingredients and with no additives whatsoever. Much of the whisky has been stored in 100-litre casks, which produces an exciting, powerful ageing process. These casks are all stored in the Bodås mine, 50 metres down inside the primary rock.

MACK is aimed at younger drinkers and is more than suitable for enjoying in a cocktail or for sipping over ice, MACK packs notes of pear, vanilla and Christmas spices.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Vanilla, boiled sweets and soft orchard fruit. Pear drops and spicy caramel.

Palate: Candies peels, vanilla fudge, hint of basil, stewed fruit.

Finish: Sweet oak spices.