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STAUNING 'BASTARD' DANISH RYE WHISKEY MEZCAL CASKS 750ml, Denmark

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$56.07 $84.95 In stock

Category: RYE

A product of the innovative folks at Denmark's Stauning distillery, this rye whiskey from their Research Series is anything but traditional. Terroir-driven and forged with international influences it is an unexpected offspring, to say the least. Local rye and barley are floor malted with local water, double-distilled in 24 direct-fired pot stills and double matured in heavy-charred American virgin oak barrels and finished in Mexican Mezcal casks for 6 months. Total maturation between the two is 3 years.

Engaging aromatics and flavors include wildflowers, citrus, sweet tobacco, vanilla, oats, toffee, cinnamon, dried fruit and traces of Mezcal smoke. 92.6 Proof

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Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Owen H. ★★★★★

The Research Series really shows its creativity here—that mezcal cask influence gives the rye a smoky, earthy twist I wasn’t expecting from a Danish whiskey. It’s bold but smooth enough to sip neat, and the terroir-driven character makes every pour feel a bit special.

Emma I. ★★★★★

I was skeptical about the rye-mezcal combo, but the smoke from the mezcal casks really balances the spicy rye without overpowering it. It’s got a nice warmth that lingers, perfect for sipping neat on a cool evening.

Claire X. ★★★★★

Mezcal casks aren't something you see every day, and this rye pulls it off beautifully—that smoky edge mingles with the grain in a way that feels entirely original. Poured neat, it’s a slow, thoughtful sip that keeps you coming back for another. The Research Series really shows its daring side with