Spirit of Hven
8.3

Spirit of Hven

Seven Stars Single Malt Whisky

ABV 45%

This was like being coddled in a tweed blanket, warming and reassuring.

Annabel Meikle

Specification

Spirit of Hven

Brand

Seven Stars Single Malt Whisky

Expression

Single Malt

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

2014

Year of Bottling

45%

ABV

Sweden

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Annabel Meikle

Taster

Nose: An abundance of berries in a hedgerow: black currants, raspberries, rose hips and brambles. Black Forest Gateaux and golden sultanas.

Palate: A fresh chilli heat, then more about sensation, flint, earthiness with a chalky, minty character. Some more savoury flavours of espresso coffee and coffee sponge cake. A hint of Iberico ham.

Finish: Spicy and drying.

Comment: This was like being coddled in a tweed blanket, warming and reassuring.

Score: 8.2

Neil Ridley

Taster

Nose: A nice smokiness greets the nostrils first, with an oily sweetness (golden syrup). The smoke continues to develop with oak shavings, chocolate and dark honey.

Palate: The smokiness develops a darker, more distinct sooty character, but is held in check with the sweet notes. It’s simple, but highly enjoyable.

Finish: Oily and dry, with a little fruit developing at the death.

Comment: Another characterful peated whisky. Nicely put together.

Score: 8.4

8.3
Overall Score

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