Smögen 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
- Distillery
- Smögen
- Region
- Country
- Sweden
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 60.3%
- Age
- 8 years
- Price
- £132.95
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Fresh Fruit, Toasted, Honey, Malt Extract
- Description
- Smögen's 8-year-old was matured in a single first-fill bourbon barrel and bottled at cask strength by That Boutique-y Whisky Company, with just 361 bottles in this batch. The extended bourbon barrel maturation develops rich vanilla, caramel, and toasted oak backbone, with the cask-strength bottling preserving full intensity and natural texture. Swedish distilling character adds a mineral edge and subtle spice beneath the bourbon influence. A worthy choice for those seeking a full-proof, single-cask experience from Scandinavia's emerging whisky region.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Smögen 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is a 8-year-old single malt from Smögen (Sweden), bottled at 60.3% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — vanilla, fresh fruit, toasted, honey. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Smögen's 8-year-old was matured in a single first-fill bourbon barrel and bottled at cask strength by That Boutique-y Whisky Company, with just 361 bottles in this batch. The extended bourbon barrel maturation develops rich vanilla, caramel, and toasted oak backbone, with the cask-strength bottling preserving full intensity and natural texture. Swedish distilling character adds a mineral edge and subtle spice beneath the bourbon influence. A worthy choice for those seeking a full-proof, single-cask experience from Scandinavia's emerging whisky region.
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