Stauning 2015 – Heather Madeira Cask Finish (2020)

Stauning 2015 – Heather (Madeira Cask Finish)

This Stauning 2015 – Heather is a limited edition single malt from Stauning Whisky's early years and beautifully illustrates what the distillery stood for at the time: power, experimentation and transparency .

The whisky was distilled on October 1, 2015 , and bottled in June 2020 , at a robust 55.5% ABV. After maturation, this expression received a Madeira cask finish , which adds depth and a distinctive profile. The name Heather refers to the floral and spicy notes clearly present in this bottling.

The nose reveals ripe fruit, raisins, honey, floral notes, and a distinct alcohol content. The palate is full and intense: sweet wine influences, spiciness, malt, a light bitterness, and a warm, almost syrupy texture. The finish is long, dry, and spicy, with lingering Madeira influences.

With only 342 bottles , this is a small batch , typical for Stauning in this period. This isn't a whisky for beginners, but it is for enthusiasts who appreciate high alcohol content, pronounced cask influence, and character .

Specifications

• Distillery: Stauning Whisky (Denmark)

• Type: Single Malt

• Edition: Heather – Madeira Cask Finish

• Vintage: 2015

• Bottled: 06/2020

• Alcohol: 55.5%

• Content: 500 ml

• Number of bottles: 342