Mackmyra Moments Korsbarsrok Single Malt Whisky

Another awesome addition to Mackmyra's Moment series! Made from a blend of peated and unpeated spirit, this is Körsbärsrök, which translates to 'cherry smoke' – and you'll soon see why. The peated new make was wholly aged in bourbon casks, while the unpeated new make was only partly aged in these casks. The rest of the unpeated whisky spent its days in American oak seasoned with German cherry wine! It's all about the balance of fruity sweetness and smoke in this single malt whisky, and Mackmyra has knocked it out of the park once again. Just 1,500 bottles were released.

Nose: Bakewell tart and pear skin, with salted caramel, cherry brandy and a piney note, alongside lemon meringue pie and a lick of smoke.

Palate: The smoke appears more here, with ash and chewy oak leading into homemade cherry jam on toast and heaps of dry baking spices.

Finish: Crystallised ginger lingers on a fruity, smoky finish, with a final burst of cherry and smouldering embers.