Thy Spelt-Rye

Whereas most whiskies are made from barley, Thy Whisky opted for an unusual grain mix: organic spelt, rye and barley, matured in new American oak casks. The result is a spicy, characterful whisky that departs clearly from the classic single malt profile — a true "field-to-glass" experiment from the Danish farm distillery.

€71,95

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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.

Spicy & HotFor adventurous & curious moments

Sweet Dry Light Rich

Soft & Fruity Full & Sweet

Spicy & Hot

Smoky & Powerful

Tasting notes

Nose

Medium length, spicy and slightly drying.

Specifications

Distillery: Thy Whisky Distillery
Brand: Thy Whisky
Country of origin: Denmark
Region: Thy, Jutland
Whisky style: Spelt and rye whisky
Cask type: New American oak
Maturation: No age statement (NAS)
ABV: 48.5% ABV (2024 edition)
Volume: 70 cl
Chill-filtered: No
Colouring added: No

Who is it for?

For the adventurous taster who wants to look beyond barley and enjoys a lively, spicy character.

Food pairing

Pairs well with rye bread, smoked sausage or a punchy cheese board.

Why I chose this

Spelt and rye instead of barley alone: I bring out this bottle when someone says whisky always tastes the same. It is spicy, bready and headstrong, exactly what a farm distillery should be allowed to show. For the curious taster who likes to colour outside the lines.

Edwin — Mood4WhiskyOwner & Whisky Ambassador

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the Thy Spelt-Rye not a single malt?

Because single malt is made exclusively from malted barley. For this whisky Thy uses a mix of organic spelt, rye and barley, all from its own farm in Jutland. That is why it is called a spelt-rye whisky, with a clearly spicier profile than a classic single malt.

What does new American oak do to this whisky?

A new, previously unused cask gives off a lot of flavour quickly, mainly vanilla and wood spice. In the Spelt-Rye that reinforces the peppery bite of the rye and adds a hint of vanilla on the nose. The result sits in Spicy & Lively on our Flavour Compass.

What should you pair the Thy Spelt-Rye with?

Savoury, spicy flavours. Rye bread, smoked sausage or a punchy cheeseboard match the rye and cinnamon in the whisky nicely. Serve it neat; at 48.5% ABV you can add a few drops of water to open up the grain notes further.