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Tasting the World’s First AI-generated Whisky

thewhiskylady - 2019-08-30

Let’s talk about Mackmyra Intelligens AI:01 (I know, me too this kind of appellation really reminds me of someone… ). Let’s talk about something pretty unique and somehow fascinating ! When I first received Swedish-whisky producer Mackmyra‘s press release about this innovative, “first of its kind” bottling, my initial reaction was a cheer excitement, as a “young” (I mean, is 29 still young though …

A closer look at Mackmyra Ten Years

thewhiskylady - 2017-05-17

Sweden most famous distillery Mackmyra has recently launched Ten Years, a Swedish 10-year old single malt whisky. It’s actually the first Mackmyra whisky with an age statement, and I had the chance to receive a sample for review… So let’s have a closer look at this new baby! Ten Years has been matured in ex-bourbon casks as well as new American oak casks that held …

Review

Reviewing Box 2nd Step Collection 03

thewhiskylady - 2017-04-14

A serious Peat Monster rounds off the Box Second Step Collection! The second Step 03 is Box Distillery’s final step in the much talked about Second Step Collection series. A triptych, trio, that has showcased Box Distillery’s character; what the northern Swedish climate, careful cask choices and passionate craft can achieve with a young whisky. The Second Step 03 was released as a web release …

Wishlist

My March Whisky Wishlist

thewhiskylady - 2017-03-01

And here we go again: new month, new whisky wishlist! There’s been quite a lot of exciting new releases this past month, especially on the ever-growing Irish Whiskey category and from what I know, the lucky Irishmen aren’t willing to see this trend stop anytime soon… Expect some exciting things those next few months from the Emerald Isle! Anyway, let’s stop teasing and have a …

7 Questions for Box Distillery’s Manager Roger Melander

thewhiskylady - 2016-12-22

As Scandinavia, and especially Sweden is becoming a world-class whisky producing region – not only thanks to big players like Mackmyra but also via smaller craft distilleries spreading the territory – there’s a lot to learn – AND TASTE – when it comes to Swedish whisky. If French are said to be the N°1 whisky consumers in the world, Sweden is actually known for being …

A closer look at Dalvve from Swedish Box Distillery

thewhiskylady - 2016-12-19

I had the chance to receive a yummy package from Sweden recently, containing a sample of Dálvve, Box Distillery’s first core range bottling! And as the Nordic distillery is soon to be the star of an upcoming Craft Whisky Club box, I thought I would tease you a bit and review it around here 😉 “Ever since November 2010, when we distilled the very first drops …

Wishlist

My December Whisky Wishlist

thewhiskylady - 2016-12-01

We’re officially kicking off the race to Christmas today! And I’ve been warning you since a few days, we’ll be going all blooming christmassy around here! Let’s start the festivities with my usual monthly selection… But instead of the 5 whiskies I usually select, my Whisky Wishlist doubles in size this month and showcases 10 fine expressions (in case you were still looking for some …

Event

The Whisky Show 2016: personal highlights

thewhiskylady - 2016-10-12

As promised, here are my personal malted highlights from last week’ TWE Whisky Show in London. I chose to showcase some very different drams: Scotch, American & World Whiskies, official distillery bottlings & independent bottlers gems as well as affordable options & more pricey alternatives, trying to suit all your discerning palates and wallets ;). Mackmyra Vinterdrom Mackmyra Vinterdröm is a fruity and slightly spicy swedish …

Wishlist

My August Whisky Wishlist

thewhiskylady - 2016-08-01

Hey little drammers! Don’t know if you notice but it’s the 1st of August already – and you should know it by now, the beginning of a new month around here always means whisky wishlist! As usual, it wasn’t easy to come up with a shortlist of only 5 highly-appealing nectars but life is made of tough choices… Enjoy! The Glenturret Fly 16’s Masters Edition A …

Review

Weekly Review: Box The 2nd Step Collection Edition 01 (Sweden)

thewhiskylady - 2016-04-18

As Scandinavia, and especially Sweden is becoming a world-class whisky producing region – not only thanks to big players like Mackmyra but also via smaller craft distilleries spreading the territory – there’s a lot to learn – AND TASTE – when it comes to Swedish whisky. If French are said to be the N°1 whisky consumers in the world, Sweden is actually known for being …