{"id":52428,"date":"2021-03-16T16:49:32","date_gmt":"2021-03-16T16:49:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/?p=52428"},"modified":"2021-03-16T16:49:32","modified_gmt":"2021-03-16T16:49:32","slug":"swedish-distillery-mackmyra-launch-new-season-malt-whisky-bjorksav","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/swedish-distillery-mackmyra-launch-new-season-malt-whisky-bjorksav\/","title":{"rendered":"Swedish distillery Mackmyra launch new season malt whisky, Bj\u00f6rksav"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This whisky is the latest single malt in the Seasonal Range, which appears each Spring and Autumn, from the pioneering Swedish distillery.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mackmyra Bj\u00f6rksav (birch sap) is a Swedish single malt whisky inspired by the long-awaited return of spring.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;By including casks that were seasoned with Swedish birch sap wine, we have created a floral whisky with a fresh spiciness and sweet notes of vanilla fudge. Bj\u00f6rksav is a collaboration with our friends at Grythyttan wine.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Story of Bj\u00f6rksav<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In this year\u2019s spring edition, Mackmyra has once again collaborated with the Swedish artisan winery Grythyttan Vin. Grythyttan Bj\u00f6rk is made from local birch sap that is tapped just before the birch &#8216;cracks&#8217; in the spring. Like Mackmyra, Grythyttan use exceptional crafting skills, show consideration and respect for nature and only use natural ingredients.<\/p>\n<p>The fresh, delicately sweet, Bj\u00f6rk (Birch Sap) wine has resulted in a uniquely crafted Swedish whisky that is ready to join the world of whisky.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 640px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-52428-1\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bjorksav_10sec_landscape.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bjorksav_10sec_landscape.mp4\">https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bjorksav_10sec_landscape.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tasting Notes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nose: Floral and fruity with a light spiciness, vanilla fudge, sandalwood, cedar and toasted bread. Floral and slightly waxy notes of birch sap wine. Round and fruity notes of cherry, raisins, apple, pear and lemon.<\/p>\n<p>Taste: A fresh and fruity spiciness with light minerals and herbs together with vanilla fudge, raisins, apple, ripe pears and lemon. Light spices of vanilla, toasted oak, floral honey, sandalwood, cedar, anise, white pepper and ginger. Round oak and vanilla spices together with a slightly oily texture.<\/p>\n<p>Aftertaste: Light, spicy notes in harmony with toasted oak and dried fruits.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/BjorksavBottleandBox_750x750.jpg\"><img data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/BjorksavBottleandBox_750x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/BjorksavBottleandBox_750x750-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/BjorksavBottleandBox_750x750-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/BjorksavBottleandBox_750x750-50x50.jpg 50w\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/BjorksavBottleandBox_750x750.jpg\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-52432 lazyload\" 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