Myken Norwegian Wood
Myken Norwegian Wood, 3 YO, 61.5%
A new limited release from Norwegian distillery Myken. Here are the cold facts on this 134 bottle special edition for the UK market:
Our first whisky both made from Norwegian malted barley, as well as matured exclusively in casks made from Norwegian oak. This gives a fruity sweetness, combined with the warm and spicy flavors from the Norwegian oak.
Facts:
Distilled: From July 2022, until February 2023
Malt: Norwegian malted barley from Bonsak, our main supplier
Bottled: april 26
Age: 3 years 1 month
Casks: Norwegian oak, 2 x 30L and 1 x 50L
Nose: Warm and autumnal. Malty, with dusty notes of cinnamon and nutmeg. Dried fruits galore, alongside hot fudge, dark chocolate and thoroughly melted marshmallows. You might think this sounds rather Christmassy, but it is lighter and drier than that. Surprisingly refined for its age. With time also cocoa with just a few drops of coffee mixed in, and an ever so soft hint of funk.
Taste: Full bodied, very rich and smooth. The palate closely follows the nose, dark, warm, sweet and almost sticky in character. Cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves lead a veritable symphony of spices. Beautifully controlled, though, with no crazy shenanigans here. Earthy vanilla and a soft nuttiness add further depth.
Finish: Medium long. Rich, warm and soothingly spicy throughout. Massive caramel notes emerge towards the end, accompanied by a hint of maple syrup with a peppery twist. It brings to mind super-premium, high-ABV bourbon, but with a rich maltiness of its own. There is also something reminiscent of Kavalan in the remarkable refinement, concentration and sheer richness.
Comment: This is a wild ride!
Score 90/100
Sláinte!
-Thomas
