Thy Caramel Malt

This limited, 4-year-old release from Thy Whisky was distilled from a malt mix of 60% pale malt, 30% caramel malt and 10% beechwood-smoked malt, then matured in a combination of PX and Oloroso sherry casks and bourbon casks. The caramel malt naturally gives this whisky a rich, full sweetness even before the sherry maturation works its magic.

€99,95

WebwinkelKeur 9.8 · 327 reviews
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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.

Full & SweetFor cozy evenings & good conversations

Sweet Dry Light Rich

Soft & Fruity Full & Sweet

Spicy & Hot

Smoky & Powerful

Tasting notes

Nose

Long, with lingering fruit and a soft oaky close.

Specifications

Distillery: Thy Whisky Distillery
Brand: Thy Whisky
Country of origin: Denmark
Region: Thy, Jutland
Whisky style: Single Malt (caramel malt)
Cask type: PX and Oloroso sherry casks, bourbon casks
Maturation: 4 years
ABV: 54.5% ABV
Volume: 70 cl
Chill-filtered: No
Colouring added: No

Who is it for?

For lovers of full, sherry-driven whiskies who are curious about a surprising Danish take on the style.

Food pairing

Delicious with dark chocolate, dried fruit or a rich crème brûlée.

Why I chose this

That a four-year-old whisky can taste this full and rich still surprises me. The secret lies in the caramel malt, and the sherry casks complete the story. I save it for lovers of sherry-driven whisky who are curious to see what Denmark does with the style.

Edwin — Mood4WhiskyOwner & Whisky Ambassador

Frequently Asked Questions

What is caramel malt?

Barley that is heated during malting so that some of its sugars caramelise, a technique best known from brewing. In this Thy Caramel Malt, 30% of the malt bill is caramel malt, complemented by pale and beech-smoked malt. That gives a full sweetness even before maturation.

Isn't four years very young for whisky?

No, the legal minimum age is three years, and age is only one factor. Active PX and oloroso sherry casks, bourbon casks, caramel malt and a strength of 54.5% ABV deliver a full, rich flavour here. It is also a limited release from a small farm distillery.

Should you add water to the Thy Caramel Malt?

I would recommend it, but step by step. Taste a small sip neat first to feel the strength of 54.5% ABV, then add water drop by drop. The dried fruit, cocoa and black tea often come through more clearly as a result.