Stauning Whisky Unveils Limited Edition Rye Sherry Cask Finish Exclusively for the United States

STAUNING WHISKY UNVEILS LIMITED EDITION RYE SHERRY CASK FINISH EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE UNITED STATES

This limited bottling marks the first-ever U.S. exclusive release from the Danish distillery and features Sherry Cask aging and vibrant flavor profile

 

NEW YORK, NY (October 1, 2024) - Today, award-winning Danish distillery Stauning Whisky  announces the U.S. exclusive debut of their limited-edition Stauning Rye Whisky Sherry Cask Finish. With only 800 bottles made, this release marks the first to be available exclusively in the U.S. market. Stauning Rye Whisky Sherry Cask Finish is a twist on Stauning’s classic Danish Rye Whisky, finished in a selection of hand-crafted Pedro Ximenez PX and Palo Cortado Sherry casks, from Jerez, Spain. 

 

Distilled, matured, and 100% floor malted in its Denmark distillery, Stauning Rye Whisky Sherry Cask Finish is double distilled in small direct-fired copper pot stills, and matured in heavily charred new American white oak barrels, designed with simplicity and a respect for nature. Made with local Danish rye and barley using traditional craftsmanship, the Sherry Cask Finish brings rich, vibrant and fruity notes to the classic Stauning character, leading to a distinctive array of flavors. This exquisite expression offers aromas of toffee, salted caramel, cinnamon with notes of Seville orange, black tea, cardamon, ripe figs, tobacco, Demerara sugar. 

 

“This limited release is a testament to our passion for innovation while honoring the traditions of whisky-making" said Lasse Vesterby, Co-Founder of Stauning Whisky. “By finishing our rye in these hand-selected Sherry Casks, we’ve created a whisky that beautifully balances the rich history of Danish grains with the vibrancy of the Spanish casks. And we are so excited to share this whisky with the U.S. market as we continue to grow in the States.” 

 

A leader in Danish whisky distilling and innovation, Stauning Whisky made its U.S. debut in 2023 with the Stauning Danish Rye (SRP $59.99), with an emphasis on the New York and Chicago markets, with plans to expand to additional markets in the near future. Stauning Whisky Distillery was founded in 2005 by a collective of nine friends setting out to make a difference and bring whisky distilling back to Denmark with a focus on traditional production methods to create whisky reflecting the Danish ethos.  

 

The Stauning Rye Whisky Sherry Cask Finish is bottled at cask strength (50.5% ABV) and has an SRP of $74.99/750ml bottle with only 800 bottles available in the U.S. for purchase directly D2C on the Stauning website.

 

Stauning Rye Whisky Sherry Cask Finish Tasting Notes are as follows: 

Nose:  Toffee, Salted Caramel, Cinnamon 

Palette: Seville Orange, Black Tea, Cardamon 

Finish: Ripe Figs, Tobacco, Demerara Sugar 

 

For more information, visit @stauningwhisky on Instagram.  

 

 

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About Stauning: 

Since 2005, Stauning has produced rye focused grain-to-glass Danish whisky from grains grown a bicycle-ride away from the distillery, a place of absolute tranquility, on the West Coast of Denmark. 

 

By returning to the simplicity of its three ingredients – grain, yeast and water – Stauning Whisky harnesses nature to capture the essence of its home whilst celebrating the collective effort involved in its creation. Blending a mix of old and new-world methods, Stauning whiskies are made from local grain and floor-malted in-house at the distillery. Distillation takes place in 24 small copper pot stills which are direct-fired to create complex flavors, adding weight and character to the whiskies. 

 

Founded by a group of nine friends with a passion for whisky, who wanted to push the boundaries of whisky-making and create expressions reflective of their heritage with distinct Danish character, each bottle of Stauning is produced in the same spirit of collaboration, grounded in the humility and conviction of a community that understands the power of working as one. Stauning invites drinkers into a new world of whisky that captures both heritage and modernity with a unique taste and character designed in Denmark.