Mackmyra Bruckswhisky
Cellars: £47.00
Mackmyra's core expression is a light Swedish whisky matured primarily in first fill bourbon barrels but also includes whisky aged in Sherry and Swedish oak casks too as well as some smokier malt, which all adds to the complexity.
Brukswhisky is an exciting, well-
Enjoy Brukswhisky as it is, with or without ice, on any occasion.
NOSE: Delicate clean and light.
PALATE: Layers of delicate flavours with citrusy lemon sherbet, smoke and woody notes
FINISH: A very fresh finish
Country: Sweden
Region: Gävle, Stockholm
Producer: Mackmyra Distillers
Bottling: Distillery Bottled
Style: Single Malt Whisky
Age: Age not specified
Cask Type: Swedish and American Oak
Flavour Profile: Citrus, Smoke, Wood
Allergens: Not known
Bottle size: 70cl
abv: 41.4% abv
Distillery Information
The Story of Mackmyra
Perhaps it sounds too simple, but it all started with eight friends on a skiing trip in the spring of 1998. Each had taken along a bottle of malt whisky for the host; the topic of conversation was obvious. How do you make whisky? And why isn’t there a Swedish one? The question led them to start exploring the possibilities of making their own Swedish whisky.
Mackmyra was founded after one year’s preparation in March 1999 and started a pilot distillery the same year. For the first year the business was run by the company’s eight founders, with no employees. The first drops of raw whisky were distilled on 18 December 1999. Mackmyra initially produced 170 different recipes and gradually managed to narrow these down to two recipes launched in the spring 2002: Mackmyra Elegant and Mackmyra Smoke. The build on the new distillery also started that year allowing them to grow from a craft distiller to a small producer.
The dream of creating the first Swedish malt whisky came to life. That path was neither the easiest nor the quickest. However, it was the right path, allowing them to produce a Swedish malt whisky with a unique identity.
The new Bruk Distillery is not large, but it has had a great deal of care put into the production. Mackmyra are able to maintain traceability right down to the individual field of barley. It also allows them to continue to look beyond the traditional approach. The small, handmade casks are one example. Another is the Swedish oak that shares its essence so generously. The selected casks are allowed to mature naturally in the quiet recesses of the cool underground warehouse.
Mackmyra Sven Ek
Cellars: £55.50
Svensk ek has a spicy character giving notes of sandalwood, dried ginger, black pepper, roasted oak barrel and herbs to the whisky. These spicy characteristics are complemented by fruity undertones with hints of vanilla and toffee from oak barrels, previously used to age Bourbon.
NOSE: Fruity with citrus, pear, apple and honey. A light oakiness with sweet, lightly toasted bread notes and fresh butter toffee.
PALATE: Svensk ek has a spicy character giving notes of sandalwood, dried ginger, black pepper, roasted oak barrel and herbs. Fruity and smooth with citrus, caramel and honey.
FINISH: A light oakiness can be discerned at the end.
Country: Sweden
Region: Gävle, Stockholm
Producer: Mackmyra Distillers
Bottling: Distillery Bottled
Style: Single Malt Whisky
Age: Age not specified
Cask Type: Swedish and American Oak
Flavour Profile: Spicy, Oak
Allergens: Not known
Bottle size: 70cl
abv: 46.1% abv
Distillery Information
The Story of Mackmyra
Perhaps it sounds too simple, but it all started with eight friends on a skiing trip in the spring of 1998. Each had taken along a bottle of malt whisky for the host; the topic of conversation was obvious. How do you make whisky? And why isn’t there a Swedish one? The question led them to start exploring the possibilities of making their own Swedish whisky.
Mackmyra was founded after one year’s preparation in March 1999 and started a pilot distillery the same year. For the first year the business was run by the company’s eight founders, with no employees. The first drops of raw whisky were distilled on 18 December 1999. Mackmyra initially produced 170 different recipes and gradually managed to narrow these down to two recipes launched in the spring 2002: Mackmyra Elegant and Mackmyra Smoke. The build on the new distillery also started that year allowing them to grow from a craft distiller to a small producer.
The dream of creating the first Swedish malt whisky came to life. That path was neither the easiest nor the quickest. However, it was the right path, allowing them to produce a Swedish malt whisky with a unique identity.
The new Bruk Distillery is not large, but it has had a great deal of care put into the production. Mackmyra are able to maintain traceability right down to the individual field of barley. It also allows them to continue to look beyond the traditional approach. The small, handmade casks are one example. Another is the Swedish oak that shares its essence so generously. The selected casks are allowed to mature naturally in the quiet recesses of the cool underground warehouse.
The oak barrels made of swedish oak are mainly from trees planted hundreds of years ago on the island of Visingsö, intended to be used for building ships for the Swedish Royal Navy. Today, this oak gives character to their modern and innovative whisky.
Mackmyra Sven Rok
Cellars: £52.50
Svensk Rök has a smoky character with notes of peat and juniper. Dry, smoky aromas with light tobacco leaves and herbs balanced with a slight mineral saltiness, anise and green fruit. Together they form a unique Swedish smoky expression
Svensk Rök is made of only natural Swedish ingredients, is not chill filtered and doesn’t have any artificial colouring.
NOSE: Slightly smoky and spicy with aromas of peat, juniper and vanilla fudge.
PALATE: Smoky with notes of peat, juniper, oak, tobacco leaves, herbs, salt, anise and green fruits.
FINISH: Slightly dry and smoky with notes of oak, salt and herbs.
Country: Sweden
Region: Gävle, Stockholm
Producer: Mackmyra Distillers
Bottling: Distillery Bottled
Style: Single Malt Whisky
Age: Age not specified
Cask Type: Swedish and American Oak
Flavour Profile: Spicy, Herbs
Allergens: Not known
Bottle size: 50cl
abv: 46.4% abv
Distillery Information
The Story of Mackmyra
Perhaps it sounds too simple, but it all started with eight friends on a skiing trip in the spring of 1998. Each had taken along a bottle of malt whisky for the host; the topic of conversation was obvious. How do you make whisky? And why isn’t there a Swedish one? The question led them to start exploring the possibilities of making their own Swedish whisky.
Mackmyra was founded after one year’s preparation in March 1999 and started a pilot distillery the same year. For the first year the business was run by the company’s eight founders, with no employees. The first drops of raw whisky were distilled on 18 December 1999. Mackmyra initially produced 170 different recipes and gradually managed to narrow these down to two recipes launched in the spring 2002: Mackmyra Elegant and Mackmyra Smoke. The build on the new distillery also started that year allowing them to grow from a craft distiller to a small producer.
The dream of creating the first Swedish malt whisky came to life. That path was neither the easiest nor the quickest. However, it was the right path, allowing them to produce a Swedish malt whisky with a unique identity.
The new Bruk Distillery is not large, but it has had a great deal of care put into the production. Mackmyra are able to maintain traceability right down to the individual field of barley. It also allows them to continue to look beyond the traditional approach. The small, handmade casks are one example. Another is the Swedish oak that shares its essence so generously. The selected casks are allowed to mature naturally in the quiet recesses of the cool underground warehouse.
Mackmyra Vit Hund
Cellars: £39.50
Vit Hund is the raw, unmatured beginning of what will become Mackmyra Whisky after cask maturation.
It is manufactured with the same craftsmanship, carefully distilled from Mackmyra's unsmoked malted barley. Experience the grain character of the malt and the fruitiness of the distillate.
Country: Sweden
Region: Gävle, Stockholm
Producer: Mackmyra Distillers
Bottling: Distillery Bottled
Style: New Make Spirit
Age: Age not specified
Cask Type: None
Flavour Profile: Cereal
Allergens: Not known
Bottle size: 50cl
abv: 46.0% abv
Distillery Information
The Story of Mackmyra
Perhaps it sounds too simple, but it all started with eight friends on a skiing trip in the spring of 1998. Each had taken along a bottle of malt whisky for the host; the topic of conversation was obvious. How do you make whisky? And why isn’t there a Swedish one? The question led them to start exploring the possibilities of making their own Swedish whisky.
Mackmyra was founded after one year’s preparation in March 1999 and started a pilot distillery the same year. For the first year the business was run by the company’s eight founders, with no employees. The first drops of raw whisky were distilled on 18 December 1999. Mackmyra initially produced 170 different recipes and gradually managed to narrow these down to two recipes launched in the spring 2002: Mackmyra Elegant and Mackmyra Smoke. The build on the new distillery also started that year allowing them to grow from a craft distiller to a small producer.
The dream of creating the first Swedish malt whisky came to life. That path was neither the easiest nor the quickest. However, it was the right path, allowing them to produce a Swedish malt whisky with a unique identity.
The new Bruk Distillery is not large, but it has had a great deal of care put into the production. Mackmyra are able to maintain traceability right down to the individual field of barley. It also allows them to continue to look beyond the traditional approach. The small, handmade casks are one example. Another is the Swedish oak that shares its essence so generously. The selected casks are allowed to mature naturally in the quiet recesses of the cool underground warehouse.
Mackmyra Special 08
Sauternes Cask
Cellars: £48.00
Mackmyra Special:08 is a delicious, spicy, Swedish malt whisky with a floral and fruity character. This whisky is made from Mackmyra's Elegant recipe that has been matured on a mix of bourbon casks, sherry casks and casks made of new Swedish and American oak and finished on French Sauternes cask.
NOSE: Slightly spicy and herbal. Notes of butterscotch and nuts with a delicious spicy oakiness.
PALATE: Notes of honey, ripe pears and raisin together with a soft roasted cask character. Fruity, spicy and soft.
FINISH: Long, fruity and spicy with light notes of soft oak and butterscotch.
Country: Sweden
Region: Gävle, Stockholm
Producer: Mackmyra Distillers
Bottling: Distillery Bottled
Style: Single Malt Whisky
Age: Age not specified
Cask Type: Mixed Cask, Bourbon, Sherry, Swedish, American and French Oak
Flavour Profile: Spicy, Herbs, Fruity
Allergens: Not known
Bottle size: 70cl
abv: 48.0% abv
Distillery Information
The Story of Mackmyra
Perhaps it sounds too simple, but it all started with eight friends on a skiing trip in the spring of 1998. Each had taken along a bottle of malt whisky for the host; the topic of conversation was obvious. How do you make whisky? And why isn’t there a Swedish one? The question led them to start exploring the possibilities of making their own Swedish whisky.
Mackmyra was founded after one year’s preparation in March 1999 and started a pilot distillery the same year. For the first year the business was run by the company’s eight founders, with no employees. The first drops of raw whisky were distilled on 18 December 1999. Mackmyra initially produced 170 different recipes and gradually managed to narrow these down to two recipes launched in the spring 2002: Mackmyra Elegant and Mackmyra Smoke. The build on the new distillery also started that year allowing them to grow from a craft distiller to a small producer.
The dream of creating the first Swedish malt whisky came to life. That path was neither the easiest nor the quickest. However, it was the right path, allowing them to produce a Swedish malt whisky with a unique identity.
The new Bruk Distillery is not large, but it has had a great deal of care put into the production. Mackmyra are able to maintain traceability right down to the individual field of barley. It also allows them to continue to look beyond the traditional approach. The small, handmade casks are one example. Another is the Swedish oak that shares its essence so generously. The selected casks are allowed to mature naturally in the quiet recesses of the cool underground warehouse.