All about Whisky from Sweden
Alba returns as Alba II. High Coast Distillery’s fruity spirit and American oak, Quercus Alba, create a union between two continents, shaped over time by the northern climate. Expect the same finesse from the vanilla tones of the American oak and bourbon barrels, which have had almost ten years to mature. The oak’s flavors have … Read more
Agitator Whiskymakare have developed the definitive summer whisky together with Emil Åreng, one of Sweden’s most renowned bartenders and beverage experts. The whisky is a unique type of blended whisky with rye enhancement and is launched at Systembolaget under the name Agitator Rye Rye. Agitator Rye Rye is launched on April 30, 2024, in Systembolaget’s … Read more
Yesterday, on April 8th, Gotland Whisky Isle of Lime Tjelvar, a 9-year-old whisky with delightful maturity and elegance, was released. Tjelvar consists of five refill ex-bourbon casks, three of which contained parts of the distillery´s first bottlings, Shareholder 2016, Roma, and Tjaukle. In Boge parish in northwestern Gotland lies Tjelvar’s grave, a ship setting erected … Read more
In November 2023, Sweden Rock embarked on an exclusive collaboration with High Coast Distillery, one of Sweden’s foremost producers of Single Malt Whisky. This partnership spans over three years with Live Brands Factory AB as the coordinating partner, and High Coast Whisky will produce Sweden Rock’s limited annual whisky during the contract period. On March … Read more
After three temporary releases that sold out at record speed, Agitator’s popular chestnut whisky is being updated with both a new name and recipe. On March 20th, Chestnut Cask will be launched as part of the distillery’s regular range and available for order through Systembolaget. “We were the first in the world to age whisky … Read more
With Mountains 01 Multråberget, the series begins based on High Coast Distillery´s success with Berg. A smoky whisky aged in Pedro Ximénez and bourbon barrels. With the Mountains series, High Coast will gather four mountains in Höga Kusten, all inspired by our great success with Berg. There will be different types of wine cask aging, … Read more
Seven Angels is a collection of annually released single malt whiskies by Spirit of Hven. Presenting today (1:st of May 2024) the fourth installment, St Jerahmeel, this single malt delicately incorporates hints of smoke while spotlighting the richness of malt and oak. Subtle undertones of wine casks complement and balance the malt’s character, contributing a … Read more
At the end of January, Agitator will launch its latest whisky, Argument: Sweet Toast. It is a limited release, available only for one month. After this, the distillery will phase out most product packaging. “We have the same attitude towards sustainability as we do towards whisky production,” says distillery manager Oskar Bruno. Agitator Whiskymakare begins … Read more
Trullaik, a captivating blend of Gotland Whisky, undergoes its transformation within the sanctity of fresh American and Hungarian oak barrels. This marriage of spirits takes place amidst the serene landscapes of Gotland, where history whispers through the winds between the parishes of Hall and Hangvar. Here, an ancient oak tree, a stoic witness to the … Read more
A flavorful single malt whisky, impressing with its sweetness from the malt and spiciness from the oak barrels. And loads and loads of apples, from the ageing in barrels that earlier contained apple brandy. Appreciated by many. But is the whisky Swedish – or French? Skånska Spritfabriken’s new whisky release, Resenär, is a unique 7-year-old … Read more