STAUNING DANISH RYE WHISKY, Denmark 750ml

I was skeptical of a Danish rye at first, but the open fired pot stills give it a beautifully clean, spicy finish that works perfectly neat. Even the nose has a lovely, grainy sweetness that sets it apart from any American rye I've tried.

The double-distillation in those small open fired pot stills really lets the rye grain shine through—it's bold but not harsh. Poured a glass over a big ice cube after dinner and the cereal sweetness kept pulling me back for more. This is my new go-to for slow sipping.

The double-distillation in small pot stills really lets the cereal character come through without being harsh. I’ve tried a few rye whiskies and this one has a cleaner finish, though I wish the bottle had a bit more information about the aging process.