English – Balkan Peat – Double Cask
Balkan Peat – Double Cask has been aged for two years in small Bulgarian oak barrels before being transferred to 200-liter bourbon casks. This edition is the “big brother” of our 3rd Release, which won Gold for Best Danish Small Batch Whisky at the World Whisky Awards 2025.
Balkan Peat – Double Cask is lightly peated, with floral and honeyed elements. The smoke is subtle and smouldering, developing gradually on the finish.
Nose: Tropical fruit, honey, and a hint of smoke
Palate: Vanilla, peach, blossom honey, and sweet spices
Finish: Floral notes and smouldering peat smoke
Malt: Danish and Belgian organic barley malt
ABV: 48.8%
Bottles: 487
Volume: 70 cl
Part of the Crossroads Series
This whisky is part of the Crossroads series, the second ongoing series of Thornæs Danish Whisky releases. Each release emerges at the crossroads between the knowledge gained from previous editions and new, exciting discoveries in our cask warehouse.