Thy Bøg Single Malt

Bøg is Thy Whisky's smoky signature expression and fully embraces the Danish tradition of beechwood smoking — normally used for meat, fish and cheese, here as the primary source of smoke in whisky. An earlier Bøg release (No. 9) was named European Whisky of the Year in the 'multiple barrels' category of Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2020.

€83,95

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Taste & character

M4W Flavor Compass

Our Flavor Compass divides whisky into four flavor areas. The dot indicates where this bottle stands.

Smoky & PowerfulFor moments that should linger

Sweet Dry Light Rich

Soft & Fruity Full & Sweet

Spicy & Hot

Smoky & Powerful

Tasting notes

Nose

Long and smoky, with a woody, lightly sweet close.

Specifications

Distillery: Thy Whisky Distillery
Brand: Thy Whisky
Country of origin: Denmark
Region: Thy, Jutland
Whisky style: Single Malt (beechwood-smoked)
Cask type: Oloroso, palo cortado and PX sherry casks (2024 edition)
Maturation: No age statement (NAS)
ABV: 50% ABV (2024 edition)
Volume: 70 cl
Chill-filtered: No
Colouring added: No

Who is it for?

For lovers of smoky whisky who want to look beyond Islay and are curious about a unique Danish beechwood smoke.

Food pairing

Excellent with smoked fish, bacon or a robust smoked cheese.

Why I chose this

Bøg is Danish for beech, and that really says it all: here the smoke comes not from peat but from beech wood. I pour it for Islay lovers who think they know it all, and watch them fall silent for a moment. A smoky whisky with an accent all of its own.

Edwin — Mood4WhiskyOwner & Whisky Ambassador

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between beech-wood smoke and peat smoke?

Peat smoke comes from burning peat while drying the malt, as is common on Islay. Thy uses beech wood as its smoke source instead, a Danish tradition normally used for meat, fish and cheese. That gives a woody, grilled smoke rather than the earthy or briny peat note.

Which award has Thy Bøg won?

An earlier release, Bøg No. 9, was named European Whisky of the Year in the 'multiple barrels' category in Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2020. This bottle is a later edition (2024), matured in oloroso, palo cortado and PX sherry casks and bottled at 50% ABV.

How is Thy Bøg best enjoyed?

Start neat with a small sip, as at 50% ABV and with full smoke it is powerful. Then add a few drops of water; the caramel and black pepper come through better. Smoked fish, bacon or a robust smoked cheese complete the picture.