Stauning El Clásico - Rye Whisky - Vermouth Finish

A Nordic whisky demon with Iberian blood flowing through its veins. Stauning El Clásico is a matured rye whisky that has additionally been aged in vermouth casks.

Rye whisky and sweet vermouth have always made a strong line-up in the iconic cocktail Manhattan. We wanted to capture that magic in our rye whisky. So, we gave the mature whisky a finish on vermouth casks, and the experiment turned out more than successful: A warm-blooded whisky with a deep, amber colour and a sweet aftertaste with a touch of bitter botanicals. Perfect for an exclusive cocktail or enjoyed as it is in the company of a premium cigar.

The result is a warm and intense taste of newly-harvested grains with a spicy and bittersweet aftertaste. A classic is born.

AWARDS: Category Winner at World Whiskies Awards 2021 + Gold Medal at San Francisco World Spirits Competition

NOSE: The nose is filled with the scent of apples, oranges, ripe plum, warm spices, cinnamon and roasted caramel.
TASTE: The lips are meet with a sweet and piercing kiss of dried fruits, citrus and crushed pepper
FINISH: The warm aftertaste has bittersweet notes of vermouth that stays inside the body for a long time
AGE & CASKS: Matured for 3-4 years in Virgin American Oak & then at least 6 months in Sweet Spanish vermouth casks

Vermouth has its name after wormwood that is used as an ingredient in the liquor.

Throughout history, wormwood has been often associated with evil and misfortune. However, it is also known for a tasty bitterness and for medicinal properties - in the right amounts.

The demon on the bottle is half bull, half demon and is designed by tattoo artist Thit Hansgaard @thithittattoo.

Using the best raw materials and most traditional production methods:

Research Series 

The third release from our experimental series

Local

Made from rye & barley harvested in Stauning

Authentic

Floor-malted at the distillery

Complexity

Matured in Virgin American Oak & Spanish Vermouth casks

Character

Double-distilled in small, open-fired pot stills

Unfiltered and not chill-filtered - some residue may appear

Handmade

100% handmade at the distillery using nothing but local ingredients