Hercynian The Alrik Ed. 1912 - Lughnasadh - 1st Fill PX Sherry & Banyuls Hogsheads - Hercynian Distilling Co.
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Volume: 0.7 liters | Alcohol content: 52.3% | Not chill-filtered | No coloring
Hercynian The Alrik Ed. 1912 - Lughnasadh - 1st Fill PX Sherry & Banyuls Hogsheads - Hercynian Distilling Co.
Special features: Hercynian The Alrik Ed. 1912 - Lughnasadh is a German single malt whisky from Hercynian Distilling Co. The edition matured in first fill Pedro Ximénez and Banyuls hogsheads, resulting in a complex flavor profile. With an alcohol content of 52.3% and presented in a wooden box, this whisky is not chill-filtered and contains no coloring. The malting is done using beech and alder wood, which has an additional influence on the aroma.
Tasting Notes:
- Nose: The nose is dominated by pronounced wood smoke, strong cask spice, and dark fruits.
- Palate: On the palate, there is strong campfire smoke, supported by noticeable oak aromas and distinct spice, while dark fruits round out the flavor profile.
- Finish: The finish is long, smoky, and spicy.
Distillery/Bottler: Hercynian Distilling Co. has been producing whisky under the brand The Alrik since 2002. The 1912 edition represents a special release that came to market in 2012. Its maturation in Pedro Ximénez hogsheads as well as in Banyuls casks significantly shapes the flavor profile. These whiskies are not colored and are not chill-filtered, preserving the natural aromas.
Facts:
| Country of origin | Germany |
| Product category | Whisky |
| Smoke | Strongly smoky |
| Packaging | Wooden box |
| Product type | Single Malt |
| Volume | 0.7 |
| Alcohol content | 52.3% |
| Bottler | Original bottling |
| Coloring | No |
| Cask strength or high alcohol content | Yes |
| Series | Alrik |
| Cask size | Hogshead |
| Not chill-filtered | Yes |
| Allergens | None |
| Organic seal | No |