Whisky Saga

Stauning Hardcore Edition - Batch #2 - Censored (2025) — Whisky Saga Stauning Hardcore Edition - Batch #2 - Censored (2025), NAS, 61.1%

Have you heard about the "rye whisky feud" between Canada and the EU? Well, here's a Danish rye - I mean censored - whisky from Stauning. This is the Hardcore Edition! #stauning #whisky #rye #ryewhiskey #nordicwhisky #whiskysaga #denmark
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Hiernagla Freedom — Whisky Saga Hiernagla Freedom, 5 YO, 59.9%

A new Norwegian single malt from Hiernagla, where all profits will be donated to Free Ukraine. Oh, and by the way - this is a great 1st fill ex-bourbon matured single malt whisky! #hiernagla #whisky #norway #whiskysaga #nordicwhisky www.whiskysaga.com/blog/hiernag...

Fary Lochan Sherry & Peat #02 — Whisky Saga Fary Lochan Sherry & Peat #02, 11 YO, 51.3%

Fary Lochan is probably my favourite Danish whisky ditillery. Here represented by a lovely 11 YO whisky matured in 1st fill ex-Oloroso sherry hogsheads, and finished in 2nd fill ex-Islay bourbon quarter casks #farylochan #denmark #whisky #whiskysaga #nordicwhisky www.whiskysaga.com/blog/fary-lo...

Hinrichsen’s Wonter 2025 — Whisky Saga Hinrichsen’s Wonter 2025, NAS 56.5%

The best German single malt whisky have have tried to date. The Hinrichsen's Wonter 2025. #whisky #hinrichsensfarmdistillery #germanwhisky #whiskysaga
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BenRiach The Twenty One — Whisky Saga BenRiach The Twenty One, 21 YO, 46%

Powerful dram from BenRiach. The BenRiach The Twenty One is a core range product. #whisky #scotch #whiskysaga #benriach www.whiskysaga.com/blog/benriac...

Visiting Aurora Spirit - the world’s northernmost distillery — Whisky Saga Introduction Aurora Spirit , located in Lyngen, Norway, is the world’s northernmost whisky distillery. Best known under their brand name Bivrost, they started production in the Summer of 2016. I fir...

I have visited the world's northernmost whisky distillery; Aurora Spirit, near Tromsø, Norway. Read all about it and the stunning scenery surrounding the distillery. #auroraspirit #bivrostwhisky #whisky #whiskysaga #norwegianwhisky #nordicwhisky www.whiskysaga.com/blog/visitin...

Kombo - a new whisky destination in Trondheim — Whisky Saga A few days back I was in Trondheim on business, and happened upon the new rooftop bar and restaurant Kombo - av Klempe og Dons . They opened this February and seem to have done something right, becau...

I found a new favorite restaurant, and they also have an amazing whisky selection. Lots of Japanese and American whisky, as well as Scotch. If you visit Trondheim, this is a must! #kombo-av-klempe-dons #japanese-whisky #whisky #whiskydestination #whiskysaga #scotch www.whiskysaga.com/blog/kombo-a...

I like it, as I feel it puts more focus on the actual liquid. But I can see your point.

Ardnahoe Infinite Loch — Whisky Saga Ardnahoe Infinite Loch, NAS, 50%

I love what they are doing at Ardnahoe Distillery on Islay. Still young, but putting out quality whisky already. This Ardnahoe Infinite Loch is really scrumptious! #ardnahoe #scotch #singlemaltwhisky #whisky #islay #whiskysaga
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Found North Batch 010 — Whisky Saga Found North Batch 010, 8 YO, 61.9%

Cask strength Canadian blended whisky bottled for the US. Found North has created an astounding blend! The best Canadian whisky I have tried. Recipe: 66% 19 & 23 YO corn, 29% 8 YO wheat, 5% 9 YO malted barley. #foundnorth #canadianwhisky #canada #whisky #whiskysaga
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Dalmore 2000 Vintage Calvados Cask Finish — Whisky Saga Dalmore 2000 Vintage Calvados Cask Finish, 24 YO, 50.3%

Incredibly expensive, but what a delicious whisky from Dalmore! 24 years old, including a four year finish in ex-Calvados casks from magicians at House of Drouin. #dalmore #whyteandmackay #scotch #whisky #singlemalt #calvadosdrouin #whiskysaga
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Danish Whisky Defined — Whisky Saga On April 10, 2025, the Danish Whisky Manifesto was published to promote and protect Denmark as a whisky producing region. This marks another major milestone in the history of Danish, and indeed Nordic...

Danish Whisky Manifesto is live! Danish whisky distilleries have come together to define what makes an authentic Danish whisky #danishwhisky #danishwhiskymanifesto #whisky #whiskysaga #nordicwhisky
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Visiting Kringler Gårdsdestilleri: Norway’s newest whisky distillery — Whisky Saga The vision for Kringler Gårdsdestilleri began when Hans Kringler Opsahl completed his brewing and distilling education at Heriot-Watt University in Scotland. With a strong foundation in the craft, h...

I've visited Kringler Gårdsdestiller, a brand new Norwegian distillery, and the first in Norway to feature Scottish style pot stills, made at Forsyths no less. Exciting times #kringler #norwegianwhisky #nordicwhisky #singlemaltwhisky #whisky #whiskysaga www.whiskysaga.com/blog/kringle...

Macallan Classic Cut 2024 — Whisky Saga Macallan Classic Cut 2024, NAS, 52.4%

I do like the fact that Macallan has this one product that has a high ABV and that is reasonably priced. Macallan Classic Cut is well worth a try #macallan #scotch #whisky #whiskysaga
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Kythe Distillery: Aaron Chan's Vision of Reviving 1960s Whisky Craftsmanship with Modern Elegance. Nestled within the electrifying pulse of Hong Kong’s nightlife lies a sanctuary for those who worship at the altar of whisky—Club Qing. What

Here's a great interview that Time and Tide recently did with Aaron Chan, discussing Club Qing, Kythe Distillery and old style Scotch. #clubqing #kythedistillery #scotch #whisky www.timeandtide.info/post/kythe-d...

It would be an honor if you could add me to your list, good sir

Brown-Forman is closing its Louisville cooperage and cutting 12% of its global workforce in a cost-cutting move. Proof that the #bourbon glut is here and there's too much supply. We have the story at whiskycast.com/brown-forman... #whiskey

It is probably just a timing issue. Seen it before. The first 162 will be right around the corner.

Thanks! Have updated the list now.

Thanks! Have added that now.

On my website I have an up-to-date list of all the SMWS codes (Scotch Malt Whisky Society). If you find that I'm missing a code, please let me know! #smws #scotchmaltwhiskysociety #smwscodes #whisky #scotch #whiskysga
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Royal Brackla 2007 10th anniversary (Liquid Art) — Whisky Saga Royal Brackla 2007 10th anniversary (Liquid Art), ~17 YO, 51.7%

A lovely single malt Scotch distilled at Royal Brackla and released by independent bottler Liquid Art to celebrate their 10th anniversary #royalbrackla #liquidart #whisky #scotch #whiskysaga
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The BB&R shelf in my home office. I do live their Nordic Series and am proud to have played a small part in this project #whisky #berrybrosandrudd #bbr #nordicwhisky #whiskysaga

Yeah, they know what they're doing, these Danish cereal wizards

Top 15 available and affordable whiskies 2024 — Whisky Saga Not all whiskies are available or affordable. I have therefore decided to also publish a top 15 list of the best available and affordable whiskies I have reviewed during 2024. My criteria with regards...

Not all whiskies, reviewed by me or others, are all that available and/or affordable. So I decided to list the top 15 whiskies I reviewed in 2024 that I consider available (not limited) and affordable (max price of 1000 NOK / GBP 70 / USD 85). #whisky #whiskysaga
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Top 10 Nordic whiskies 2024 — Whisky Saga I reviewed a total of 52 Nordic whiskies in 2024, and I am getting ever closer to having reviewed 500 Nordic whiskies over all (the count is currently at 441). Smögen 2014 8 YO , 91/100, Sweden ...

...and here is my list of the top 10 Nordic whiskies I reviewed in 2024. The future is bright! #nordicwhisky #whisky #whiskysaga
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Top 10 whiskies 2024 — Whisky Saga These are the top 10 whiskies I reviewed in 2024. In total I reviewed 299 whiskies last year. Scotland does dominate the list for 2024. Click on the name of the individual whisky to open the full revi...

The top 10 whiskies I reviewed last year. All in all I reviewed 299 whiskies, and these made it to the very top. #whisky #scotch #scotland #whiskysaga #2024inreview
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Very hard to choose, as I have tried close to 500 whiskies this year. But the Nikka Nine Decades is an amazing dram! Cheers!

Happy holidays everyone! Here's to a few days filled with family, friends, great drams, and good food! #whisky #happyholidays #merryxmas #merrychristmas #whiskysaga

A hielan coo I spotted near Craigellachie Distillery
#scotland #whisky #scotch #whiskyadventures #hielancoo #whiskysaga