Mackmyra Stjärnrök 70cl Whisky

“Loki the Westie says . I'm awesome. My Captive says so. Also awesome are the whiskies from Mackmyra in Sweden. My Captive really likes their stuffs...and this is another new one. It's called Stjarnrok, which means Star Smoke. That's a name and a half. Doesn't it just invite you to want to drink? It's made of peated malt matured in Oloroso Sherry casks, and unpeated malt matured in bourbon casks. Its then been blended in American Oak casks and finished in Swedish Cloudberry wine casks..the barley for the malt was smoked in peat and juniper wood. Righto, onto the nose. Quite a lot of pepper at the top, as well as the sort of smoky scent you get lingering over last nights ash from a bonfire, as well as fresh apple. The Palate? Well, My Captive is making very happy noises right now (Hey! Loki! This is NOT some dodgy Fifty Shades thing, take more care with your words, ffs)....don't you use that tone with me, you Two Legged Treat Dispenser...Anyway, the Palate is very nice, from his reaction. Certainly a subtle smoke all the way through it, it's quite fruity with orange and berries but there's also dark dark orange chocolate and oakish undertones, the pepper comes back in the finish, a hint of cinnamon and the smoke lingers gently. Once again, Mackmyra have made a PHENOMENAL dram... Now, I hear the Pup Signal calling....somewhere there is a lamppost that needs peed on. Up Up And Away!!!! ”

Keith Foreman