Spirit of Hven Hvenus is a certified organic rye whisky from the small island of Hven in the Öresund strait between Sweden and Denmark, bottled at 45.6% ABV (91.2 proof).
Spirit of Hven was founded in 2008 by Anja and Henric Molin as a grain-to-glass distillery, growing and processing organic grain on the island. Hvenus is made from organic rye, distilled in a copper pot still and bottled non-chill filtered with natural colour.
The result is a rich, full-bodied Nordic rye with a softer, more rounded character than many American ryes: spicy and peppery, with vanilla, chocolate, coconut and dark fruit, and a long finish.
Hvenus has won wide recognition, including a Gold Medal and 93 points from the Beverage Testing Institute and a Silver at the World Whiskies Awards.
American rye whiskey is made from a mash of at least 51% rye and aged in new charred oak, giving it a spicier, drier character than bourbon, with notes of pepper, herbs and baking spice.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Spicy and peppery, with vanilla and eucalyptus.
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Palate: Chocolate and dark fruit with sweet, peppery rye and coconut.
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Finish: Rich and long, with cacao.
Specifications
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Distillery: Spirit of Hven, Hven island, Sweden
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Style: Organic Rye Whisky
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Distillation: Copper pot still
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Bottling: Non-chill filtered, natural colour
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Proof / ABV: 91.2 proof (45.6% ABV)
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Origin: Sweden
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Enjoy it neat or with a splash of water. It also makes a refined rye Manhattan. Pair it with smoked fish, rye bread with cheese or dark chocolate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Spirit of Hven made?
On the island of Hven in the Öresund strait, between Sweden and Denmark.
Is Hvenus organic?
Yes, it is a certified organic rye whisky.
What proof is it?
91.2 proof, 45.6% ABV.
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