Swedish producer Mackmyra has launched a limited edition single malt whisky exclusively for the travel retail market, called Expedition.<\/p>\n
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Bottled at 46.1% abv, Mackmyra Expedition is mostly matured in Bourbon casks and Swedish oak casks that have held Swedish cloudberry wine for some months.<\/p>\n
Expedition is described as having a \u201cgreat balance and complexity with tones of soft vanilla, fruit, soft toffee and cloudberries\u201d. There is a \u201cmild, smoky spiciness\u201d on the finish with some \u201csoft tobacco leaf, liquorice and dried herbs\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe travel retail market is huge, and with this unique, exclusive product, we are taking our first steps out into that global market,\u201d said Lisa Collins, travel retail manager at Mackmyra.<\/p>\n
\u201cExpedition reflects Mackmyra\u2019s Swedishness and originality. It is perfect for the international whisky drinker who is looking to experience Swedish flavours.\u201d<\/p>\n
NOSE
\nSpicy and smoky with a complex palette of vanilla, fruits and berries. A combination of cloudberries, spicy swedish oak, juniper smoke and peat.<\/p>\n
TASTE
\nFruity and spicy with juniper, caramel fudge, cloudberries and dried fruits.<\/p>\n
AFTERTASTE
\nSpicy and slightly smoky with an elegant fruityness and notes of licorice.<\/p>\n
Mackmyra Expedition is available on ferry lines\u00a0including Viking Line, Tallink Silja, Birka Cruises and Ecker\u00f6linjen.<\/p>\n
Inflight on charter flights with\u00a0TUI Fly Nordic, Novair, Primera, Jettime, DAT, Bra ( Braathens), SAS Charter and Norwegian Charter<\/p>\n
From 1 June, it will be available in Stockholm Arlanda<\/a> Airport; Goteburg Landvetter<\/a> Airport; Malm\u00f6 Airport; and Stockholm Skavsta Airport.<\/p>\n