Helsinki Distilling Co
Helsinki Distilling Co
DISTILLERY: Helsinki Distilling Co.
ABV: 51.3%
AGE: 6 Years
CAT: Finnish Rye Whisky
BATCH: #3
RRP: £74.95
We’ve been really impressed with the whisky coming out of Finland, and the whole of the Nordics are being recognised by whisky critics as a place to watch.
This, our third batch from the Helsinki Distillery , is a six year old, from their 70% malted rye, and 30% malted barley mashbill, that has been matured in an ex-Oloroso cask.
Rye is a common and traditional Finnish crop, but they make both Rye and Single Malt whiskies, as well a range of other popular Finnish drinks, such as Akvavit, Applejack, and ‘Longdrink’. They also produce a range of Gins.
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.
NOSE
Fig rolls, dried cranberries, blackcurrant jam on rye toast, dark chocolate and raisins.
TASTE
A beautiful balance of fruit, malt, and spices. Figs and blackcurrants leading, Maraschino cherry liqueur. Deeper more intense freshly baked rye bread notes, and a malty chocolateness.
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