High Coast 2012 - 2023 #4333

The nose on this whisky is unmistakably High Coast. Opening with clean, chiselled peat smoke then fresh orchard fruit and icing sugar showing with time. The palate is powerful yet sophisticated and everything we’ve come to expect from this distillery. Peat smoke, crisp green apples, wood ash and some nice minerality shine through. The two years in an ex-Islay cask bring out a little more peat reek on a long finish. This is a wonderful dram from one of Sweden’s best.

High Coast Distillery

High Coast Distillery is located on the banks of the Ångermanälven River in the Höga Kusten region of Sweden, an area known for its spectacular natural beauty and World Heritage status. Established in 2010 as Box Distillery, it changed its name to High Coast Distillery in 2018 to emphasise its unique location.

A unique feature of High Coast is its location on the 63rd parallel, which creates extreme climatic variations between summer and winter. These variations influence the maturation process and contribute to the complex flavour profiles of their whiskies. High Coast uses both peated and unpeated barley, resulting in a wide range of flavour styles.

The distillery uses traditional copper pot stills and a variety of casks, including ex-bourbon, sherry and new Swedish oak casks. This creates rich, layered whiskies with notes of vanilla, dried fruit, spices and a subtle hint of smoke. High Coast places a strong emphasis on quality and craftsmanship, as evidenced by their carefully controlled production processes.

The combination of a beautiful location, innovative maturing techniques and a commitment to quality makes High Coast Distillery a remarkable and respected name in the world of whisky.

Berry Bros & Rudd

Berry Bros. & Rudd is one of the oldest and most respected independent bottlers in the world. The company was founded in 1698 and is headquartered in St James's Street, London. The family business originally began as a coffee merchant, but soon expanded into the wine and spirits trade. Today, Berry Bros. & Rudd is known for its high-quality whiskies, as well as a wide range of wines and other spirits.

History

Founded in 1698 by the widow Bourne, Berry Bros. & Rudd began as a shop selling coffee, tea and spices. Soon the shop became a meeting place for London's elite, and the company expanded into selling wine and spirits. Over the years, Berry Bros. & Rudd has built strong ties with the British royal family. The company is a court supplier and has received several royal warrants throughout its long history.