{"product_id":"mackmyra-bjorksav-swedish-single-malt-whisky-700ml","title":"Mackmyra Björksav Swedish Single Malt Whisky 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eMackmyra Björksav, Swedish for birch sap, is a Swedish single malt whisky inspired by the long-awaited return of spring, bottled at 92.2 proof (46.1% ABV) in a 700ml bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMackmyra included casks seasoned with Swedish birch sap wine to create this whisky, a collaboration with its friends at the artisan winery Grythyttan Vin, which makes its birch wine from local birch sap. It is part of Mackmyra's seasonal series of limited releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe birch sap casks give a floral whisky with a fresh spiciness and sweet notes of vanilla fudge, a gentle, springlike single malt with a distinctly Nordic character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt makes a distinctive gift for single malt explorers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMackmyra was founded in 1999 by eight friends who decided, during a ski trip, that Sweden should have its own malt whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts distillery near Gävle is a 35-meter-tall gravity distillery, with traceability right down to the individual grain fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMackmyra uses local Swedish barley and water, with nearly all of its ingredients sourced within about 75 miles of the distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA drop of water opens the floral notes and brings out the vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe distillery produces its own smoked malt using peat from a nearby bog, enriched with fresh juniper twigs, a distinctly Swedish touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMackmyra's first limited single malt, Preludium 01, launched in 2006 and sold out in less than 20 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBirch sap is a traditional spring harvest in Scandinavia, tapped from birch trees as the snow melts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe seasonal editions let Mackmyra explore Swedish flavors with each release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floral and fresh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh spiciness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanilla fudge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mackmyra, Sweden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swedish single malt whisky, seasonal edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask:\u003c\/strong\u003e Casks seasoned with Swedish birch sap wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 92.2 proof (46.1% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat or with a drop of water. It pairs with smoked fish, rye crispbread or berry desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Björksav mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBirch sap, in Swedish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat casks are used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCasks seasoned with birch sap wine from Grythyttan Vin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFloral, with fresh spice and vanilla fudge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-whiskey\"\u003eWhiskey collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mackmyra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023542087989,"sku":"VWS200430989","price":50.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-18449.webp?v=1793660293","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/mackmyra-bjorksav-swedish-single-malt-whisky-700ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}