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Whiskey Review: Mackmyra First Edition Single Malt

We review Mackmyra First Edition Single Malt, a Swedish single malt aged in Swedish oak casks.

OVERALL RATING

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Tasting Notes

About:

46.1% ABV. No chill filtration. No age statement given.
Appearance:
Light amber.
Nose:
Sweet and fruity. Green apple and pear mingle with typical bourbon notes—caramel, honey, and vanilla. I also get a faint whiff of dull cardboard. , with lots of honey and vanilla. There’s a warm spice character, though, and the fruit is more citrusy than the apple-pear of the nose. It’s rather oily on the
Palate:
Pretty well in line with the nose, with lots of honey and vanilla. There’s a warm spice character, though, and the fruit is more citrusy than the apple-pear of the nose. It’s rather oily on the palate, and there’s a faint chemical harshness on the back of the tongue. Dry oak on the finish, with lingering vanilla. Final Thoughts and Score: All in all, this is a decent whisky, though it does come across as a little raw thanks to the heat on the palate. It’s a very bourbon-like expression, heavy on sweet and spicy notes. I’m not blown away, but it’s piqued my interest in this distillery—I’m very curious about some of their more recent expressions. If nothing else, it’s one more country to stamp in your whiskey passport.
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Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Katelyn Best

Katelyn Best, a freelance writer based in Portland, Oregon, is a regular contributor to The Whiskey Wash. She has a particular passion for exploring the unique and unconventional aspects of the whisky world.

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