All about Whisky from Sweden
High Coast Whisky, located in northern Sweden, produces premium single malts with a focus on quality and craftsmanship, reflecting the region’s distinctive climate and environment.
Swedish whiskymaker High Coast Whisky has announced the launch of Special Release 2026, the third bottling in its exclusive Special Release series and the oldest whisky ever released by the distillery. Matured for more than 15 years on the banks of the Ångerman River in northern Sweden, the limited edition whisky showcases the influence of … Read more
High Coast Whisky proudly presents Elfkungen, the first release in the new Riverboats series—an 11-year-old single malt that connects the distillery’s heritage with the rich history of the Ångerman River. The Riverboats series takes inspiration from Älv, part of High Coast’s Origins range, and serves as a tribute to the waterways that have shaped both … Read more
Following two highly acclaimed releases, Sweden Rock Festival and High Coast Distillery return with their most ambitious collaboration yet: a 9-year-old peated single malt whisky crafted for 2026. This year’s edition pushes the concept further—deeper, darker, and more complex—resulting in what may be the most intense Sweden Rock whisky to date. The release is strictly … Read more
A year ago, we wrote that the world’s best whisky was Swedish — is it time to say it again? Swedish whisky continues to make waves on the global stage. Again, High Coast Whisky has stepped into the spotlight. The distillery’s release Sherry Embers has been named a finalist in the prestigious World Whiskies Awards in … Read more
Some collaborations feel manufactured. Others feel inevitable. The Great High Coast is the latter — a meeting between two northern Swedish forces: High Coast Whisky’s meticulous craftsmanship and Sqrtn Company’s raw, contemporary aesthetic. Together, they present a limited whisky and clothing collection rooted in a shared identity — one shaped by climate, landscape, and an uncompromising … Read more
After three peaks and three stories, the journey reaches its grand conclusion. Mountains 04 – Hornöberget marks the final chapter in the acclaimed Mountains series – a tribute to Sweden’s dramatic landscapes, the patience of nature, and the art of whisky-making. Located beside the iconic Högakusten Bridge, Hornöberget is the lowest mountain in the series … Read more
Each year, the Special Release series represents the pinnacle of what High Coast Distillery’s warehouses have to offer. These whiskies are not simply selected—they are earned. Every cask undergoes rigorous evaluation, and only the finest are approved for this limited, handpicked collection. The Special Release 2025 marks the second installment in this exclusive line, and … Read more
This summer, something truly exciting is brewing along Sweden’s breathtaking High Coast. Two of the country’s most acclaimed distilleries—High Coast Whisky and Hernö Gin—are joining forces in a unique collaboration: Bold Flavours from the High Coast. Craft Meets Culture on the High Coast Bound by a shared dedication to craftsmanship, bold flavors, and the rugged … Read more
The Swedish High Coast Distillery has been recognized for producing the world’s best whisky at this year’s prestigious World Whiskies Awards with its exclusive release, Distillery Exclusive 11. The distillery has previously been awarded multiple times in the Swedish whisky category but has now won gold for the first time in competition with whiskies from … Read more
In the fall of 2023, Sweden Rock began an exclusive collaboration with High Coast Distillery, one of Sweden’s most highly regarded producers of Single Malt Whisky. This time, they present a completely unpeated Single Malt aged for 6-7 years in both Bourbon and Oloroso casks. Sweden Rock 25 is being launched at Systembolaget March 25, … Read more