Helsinki Distilling Co.
Helsinki Distilling Co.
DISTILLERY:
Helsinki Distilling Co., Finland
ABV: 58.9%
AGE: 6 Years
CAT: Single Malt
BATCH: #2
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ABOUT THIS NORWEST-EURO EXPRESS BOTTLING
Our second batch from Finland’s Helsinki distillery is a 6 Year Old rye whisky, from 70% malted rye, and 30% malted barley mashbill. It’s been matured for full term in a new, charred, (char level 3) American oak cask.
Low year round temperatures in Helsinki year round leads to a slower interaction with wood. This presents a preferable situation for maturation in powerful, first fill casks
Our label shows the distillery in one of its former guises; a car wash. The Monopoly cars are a reference to the strict Finnish alcohol monopoly ‘Alko’.
Nose
Deliciously complex! Aromas of coffee, light honey on toasted rye bread, dark chocolate, and hints of pine needles and linseed oil.
Palate
Hints of liquorice, dried apricots, creamy vanilla caramel, coffee, and cocoa, alongside a charred wood smoke note. Love this!
About the Label
Our label shows the distillery in one of its former guises; a car wash. The Monopoly cars are a reference to the strict Finnish alcohol monopoly ‘Alko’.
There’s a sauna on the roof of the distillery, it’s where the three friends met and discussed the idea of distilling whisky, and so typically Finnish too.
That’s head distiller and amateur actor Mikko in his towel getting ready to go into the sauna. His film crew is waiting for him!
Where to buy Boutique-y Whisky Norwest-Euro Express!
