Nordic Whisky #40 - Mackmyra Moment Medvind (1)

Mackmyra Moment Medvind, NAS, 48,6 %

Mackmyra Moment Medvind (Tailwind) was the first release in the Moment whisky series from Mackmyra. It was bottled and released in December 2010 and was a limited release of 967 bottles.

This is a medium peated release from Mackmyra, which means we should detect the very characteristic juniper smoke. It has been matured in a mix of different 30 liter casks; bourbon, sherry, and Swedish virgin oak.

Mackmyra Moment Medvind was sold at SEK 1295 when it was launched. It is now sold out.

Nose (23/25): Very soft and appealing. Light peat that has married almost perfectly and seamlessly with the sherry notes here. This is harmony in a glass! Fruits and berries (in particular blackcurrant), fresh cut timber, sawdust, and mild caramel. The peat does have that slight juniper edge.

Taste (21/25): Light peat (softer than on the nose - still juniper smoke), a bit more oak, caramel. Soft.

Finish (20/25): A bit on the short side, sugary and more oak. Dried fruits.

Balance (21/25): Again a Mackmyra with a very nice nose. I think my nose is adapting well to the Mackmyra character, on the nose that is, on the palate some of these expressions still feel a bit young - like this one.

Score (85/100)

Sláinte! - Thomas