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Sweden
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Mackmyra, Preludium 01 (Sweden) 
Preludium 01 was released in March 2006 at the age of three, and the UK consignment of 4,000 bottles soon sold out. It presents a nose of lemon and apples, along with freshly cut logs and slightly peppery notes. The palate was fresh, with apples, vanilla and a floral character. Citrus fruits and toffee lingered on the medium finish. Overall, it came across as well balanced and remarkably mature for its age. The latest release of Preludium should currently be available. 55.6% ABV, 70cl, £42.50, Royal Mile Whiskies.  |  |
Mackmyra, Preludium: 05 (Sweden)
Mackmyra is Sweden’s first whisky distillery, and has been in operation at Valbo since 1999. However, a rival is likely to appear in the next couple of years in the shape of Box Distillery, which is being developed in the Ǻdalen region. Mackmyra has released a series of single malt whiskies in a variety of styles, matured in a range of different casks under its ‘Preludium’ banner. Some spirit is filled into very small (30 litre) casks, which helps to accelerate maturation, and all expressions are offered un-chill-filtered and un-coloured.
Preludium: 05 was released late last year and boasts a fragrant, herbal nose of juniper, dried fruits, vanilla and honey. Water teases out more profound sweetness. Spices and vanilla dominate the malty palate, with the intense vanilla character being promoted by the use of charred, new, Swedish oak casks. The finish features fresh oak and assertive spices – serving as a reminder that this is still a young whisky, albeit a very drinkable one.
For more information about Mackmyra distillery see Ian Buxton’s article in our ‘Features’ archive.
48.4% ABV, 50cl, £40.00, specialist whisky merchants.  |  |
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