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Whisky Review: Stauning Kaos

We review Stauning Kaos. It's a Danish single malt whisky made from malted barley, smoked malted barley, and malted rye.

OVERALL RATING

8
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Stauning Kaos (image via Stauning Whisky)

Tasting Notes

About:

92 proof, 46% ABV. Aged in virgin American oak, 750ml, $79.99
Appearance:
Very pale and clear champagne, medium and moderate legs, spaced evenly
Nose:
A light smoke comes out first, brightening and sweetening into a high octane pastry sweetness
Palate:
Slightly thick texture, an interesting meet-up of flowery smoke and strong cereal grains combat for first taste. This doesn’t exactly go away, but it grows in complexity. Rummy sweetness makes a brief, perfume-y appearance. A certain nuttiness comes through afterwards to hold out, like roasted peanuts with salt but no sugar. A tangerine spiciness hovers around the edges. The finish is quick and abrupt.
Finish:
Comments:
The flavors of this whisky blast through with a lot of variety, but don’t spend a long time with you. Some classic rye tastes are present, and some very unique ones shine through as well. It is an entirely pleasant experience that makes you want to keep sipping.

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.

Talia Gragg

Talia is part of the Portland service industry community, and an alumna of the Multnomah Whiskey Library. She’s an avid spirit and cocktail enthusiast, and likes to experience them both academically and recreationally. When not sipping whiskey she’s a ceramic artist and lover of travel.

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