Eikthyrnir the hart is called,
that stands o’er Odin’s hall,
and bits from Laerad’s branches;
from his horns
fall drops into Hvergelmir,
whence all waters rise
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EDITION 12

Kveik og Malt 12

12 måneder
LAUNCH DATE
September 19, 2021
ABV:
49.2 %
CL:
50 CL
VOLUME
98 BOTTLES
CASK:
Only 50 litres from the vatting of those 7 casks are used for this bottling. The remains of the vatting was blended with the contents of 2x 225 litre fresh Sauternes casks, and put back into the 7x 40 litre (now 2nd fill) ex-Ooloroso casks and the 2x 225 litre ex-Sauternes casks.
INGREDIENTS:
100% MALTED BARLEY
METHOD & MATURATION:
Traditional double distillation, stored in mainly French oak barrels.
COLOR:
Dark amber.
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Nose

Sugary sweet sherry notes. Hints of something sour or bitter - is this the kveik influence - I believe it is. Then warm and inviting sweetness. Almost a little bourbon like on the nose.

Taste

Full bodied. Again rather sweet sherry notes. Creamy vanilla, earthy cinnamon. Malty with tropical fruits in the background.

Finish

Medium long finish. Hints of oakiness now. Not a whole lot of development.

Written by Thomas Øhrbom
at Whisky Saga

“Well, I like it! Score 84/100”
whiskysaga.com

“Love this whole experimental series. I was a little surprised that Jon Bertelsen (the master distiller at Det Norske Brenneri) chose to use small sherry casks that are this active. To me they seem to mask some of the influences of the malt and the kveik that Jon really wanted to showcase. I am sure he has a plan, so we shall just have to wait and see what happens next year!”

EDITION 12

Kveik og Malt 12

12 måneder

Nose

Sugary sweet sherry notes. Hints of something sour or bitter - is this the kveik influence - I believe it is. Then warm and inviting sweetness. Almost a little bourbon like on the nose.

Taste

Full bodied. Again rather sweet sherry notes. Creamy vanilla, earthy cinnamon. Malty with tropical fruits in the background.

Finish

Medium long finish. Hints of oakiness now. Not a whole lot of development.

Written by Thomas Øhrbom at Whisky Saga

“Well, I like it! Score 84/100” whiskysaga.com “Love this whole experimental series. I was a little surprised that Jon Bertelsen (the master distiller at Det Norske Brenneri) chose to use small sherry casks that are this active. To me they seem to mask some of the influences of the malt and the kveik that Jon really wanted to showcase. I am sure he has a plan, so we shall just have to wait and see what happens next year!”
LAUNCH DATE
6. NOVEMBER 2018 VINMONOPOLET.NO
ABV:
49.2 %
CL:
50 CL
VOLUME
98 BOTTLES
CASK:
ONLY 50 LITRES FROM THE VATTING OF THOSE 7 CASKS ARE USED FOR THIS BOTTLING. THE REMAINS OF THE VATTING WAS BLENDED WITH THE CONTENTS OF 2X 225 LITRE FRESH SAUTERNES CASKS, AND PUT BACK INTO THE 7X 40 LITRE (NOW 2ND FILL) EX-OOLOROSO CASKS AND THE 2X 225 LITRE EX-SAUTERNES CASKS.
INGREDIENTS:
100% MALTED BARLEY
METHOD & MATURATION:
TRADITIONAL DOUBLE DISTILLATION. MATURATION 3 YEARS.
COLOR:
DARK AMBER.
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EDITION 10 | SOLD OUT

Kveik og Malt

Malt Distillation
LAUNCH DATE
26. MARS 2020 VINMONOPOLET.NO
ABV:
55 %
CL:
50 CL
VOLUME
207 BOTTLES
CASK:
NONE
INGREDIENTS:
100% MALTED BARLEY
METHOD & MATURATION:
Traditional double distillation. No maturation.
COLOR:
Clear
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Nose
A delightful maltiness greets the nose. Rich, creamy and aromatic. Soft spices and hints of orchard fruits.

Taste
Rich and creamy mouthfeel as well. White pepper, malt and a soft fruitiness.

Finish
Medium to short finish. A peppery richness that fades out to a finale of mint, apples and barley.

Written by Thomas Øhrbom
at Whisky Saga
“Well, here is a unique and very interesting product. The Eiktyrne Kveik og Malt is basically newmake or moonshine if you will, brought down to 55 % ABV. It is made using Norwegian malt from Furnes, and fermented using kveik at the brewery Eik og Tid for the distillery Det Norske Brenneri. This is exciting! Score 83/100”
whiskysaga.com

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Kveik og Malt

Malt Distillation

Nose
A delightful maltiness greets the nose. Rich, creamy and aromatic. Soft spices and hints of orchard fruits.

Taste
Rich and creamy mouthfeel as well. White pepper, malt and a soft fruitiness.

Finish
Medium to short finish. A peppery richness that fades out to a finale of mint, apples and barley.

Written by Thomas Øhrbom
at Whisky Saga
“Well, here is a unique and very interesting product. The Eiktyrne Kveik og Malt is basically newmake or moonshine if you will, brought down to 55 % ABV. It is made using Norwegian malt from Furnes, and fermented using kveik at the brewery Eik og Tid for the distillery Det Norske Brenneri. This is exciting! Score 83/100”
whiskysaga.com
LAUNCH DATE
6. NOVEMBER 2020 VINMONOPOLET.NO
ABV:
51 %
CL:
50 CL
VOLUME
892 BOTTLES
CASK:
The name Quadruple does not indicate quadruple distilled but rather that is has been matured in four different cask types. The cask types used this time around are American virgin oak (225 L), Bloodtub Oloroso cask (40 L), ex-brandy cask (300 L), and finally Jerez de la Frontera PX butt (500 L). The difference from batch I is the type of PX cask, as the batch I used a PX cask from Montilla-Moriles.
INGREDIENTS:
100% MALTED BARLEY
METHOD & MATURATION:
Traditional double distillation. NAS.
COLOR:
Deep Copper
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Småfat nr. 1045

Brandy Finish
LAUNCH DATE
28 OCTOBER 2016 VINMONOPOLET.NO
ABV:
51 %
CL:
50 CL
VOLUME
69 BOTTLES
CASK:
The spirit was distilled on 2012-07-04 and laid down on an ex-sherry cask. On 2015-11-19 the whisky was transferred to a 40 liter ex-cognac cask (cask #1045), and on 2016-03-02 the whisky was bottled.
INGREDIENTS:
100% MALTED BARLEY
METHOD & MATURATION:
Traditional double distillation. Maturation 3 years.
COLOR:
Golden amber
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Nose
Christmas cake, dried fruits, homemade caramel pudding with real™ caramel sauce. This might all seem a bit dark and heavy, but it really is not. You see it is balanced with a layer of lighter notes, including vanilla, rowan berry and raw nuts.

Taste
Smooth-ish mouthfeel, it does have a little roughness to it, but still well on the side of pleasant. Very nutty and relatively sweet. I find the same homemade caramel pudding with sauce here, as well as the dried fruits. baked apples covered in rich honey.

Finish
Medium long finish. The sweetness grows heavier and thicker now. More honey, mixed with dark chocolate rather than caramel. Still very nutty - unsalted peanuts primarily, but also chopped almonds.

Written by Thomas Øhrbom
at Whisky Saga
“By far the best Norwegian single malt whisky released to date. I certainly do like the direction this is taking. Score (87/100)”
whiskysaga.com

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Småfat nr. 1045

Brandy Finish

Nose
Christmas cake, dried fruits, homemade caramel pudding with real™ caramel sauce. This might all seem a bit dark and heavy, but it really is not. You see it is balanced with a layer of lighter notes, including vanilla, rowan berry and raw nuts.

Taste
Smooth-ish mouthfeel, it does have a little roughness to it, but still well on the side of pleasant. Very nutty and relatively sweet. I find the same homemade caramel pudding with sauce here, as well as the dried fruits. baked apples covered in rich honey.

Finish
Medium long finish. The sweetness grows heavier and thicker now. More honey, mixed with dark chocolate rather than caramel. Still very nutty - unsalted peanuts primarily, but also chopped almonds.

Written by Thomas Øhrbom
at Whisky Saga
“By far the best Norwegian single malt whisky released to date. I certainly do like the direction this is taking. Score (87/100)”
whiskysaga.com
LAUNCH DATE
28 OCTOBER 2016 VINMONOPOLET.NO
ABV:
51 %
CL:
50 CL
VOLUME
69 BOTTLES
CASK:
The spirit was distilled on 2012-07-04 and laid down on an ex-sherry cask. On 2015-11-19 the whisky was transferred to a 40 liter ex-cognac cask (cask #1045), and on 2016-03-02 the whisky was bottled.
INGREDIENTS:
100% MALTED BARLEY
METHOD & MATURATION:
Traditional double distillation. Maturation 3 years.
COLOR:
Golden amber
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Småfat nr. 3002

Brandy Finish
LAUNCH DATE
28 OCTOBER 2016 VINMONOPOLET.NO
ABV:
54.9 %
CL:
50 CL
VOLUME
15 BOTTLES
CASK:
The Eiktyrne Småfat Cognacfat nr. 3002 from Norwegian distillery Det Norske Brenneri was distilled on 2012-07-02. It was initially matured in an ex-sherry cask for almost four years, then transferred to a 10 L cognac cask on 2016-03-29.
INGREDIENTS:
100% MALTED BARLEY
METHOD & MATURATION:
Traditional double distillation. Maturation 4 years.
COLOR:
Golden amber.
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Nose
Sweet, red berries and grape juice. Dirt track through an Autumn wood, wet leaves and the smell of the air just as a heavy rainfall is about to start. Deep cinnamon notes - think raw cinnamon sticks. Hints of licorice. Leave it in the glass and it will turn absolutely divine. The comforting warmth of the cinnamon stick bonfire is soo good.

Taste
Rich and full-bodied and somehow both oily and tending towards dry at the same time. The cinnamon sticks are still with us. White pepper, ginger, licorice and just a little more than just a touch of chili. Caramel and vanilla.

Finish
Medium finish. Chili, milk chocolate. Soothing green notes as well now - mint, grass and tomato plant. Golden syrup and soft oakiness.

Written by Thomas Øhrbom
at Whisky Saga
“Needless to say, perhaps, but this whisky was never officially released. With this few bottles they decided to keep this for special tastings and to present something unique at Norwegian whisky festivals. As it is it adds to the recent streak of very fine efforts from Det Norske Brenneri, and shows that Norway is becoming a force to reckon with on the Nordic whisky scene.
Score (88/100)”
whiskysaga.com

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Småfat nr. 3002

Brandy Finish

Nose
Sweet, red berries and grape juice. Dirt track through an Autumn wood, wet leaves and the smell of the air just as a heavy rainfall is about to start. Deep cinnamon notes - think raw cinnamon sticks. Hints of licorice. Leave it in the glass and it will turn absolutely divine. The comforting warmth of the cinnamon stick bonfire is soo good.

Taste
Rich and full-bodied and somehow both oily and tending towards dry at the same time. The cinnamon sticks are still with us. White pepper, ginger, licorice and just a little more than just a touch of chili. Caramel and vanilla.

Finish
Medium finish. Chili, milk chocolate. Soothing green notes as well now - mint, grass and tomato plant. Golden syrup and soft oakiness.

Written by Thomas Øhrbom
at Whisky Saga
“Needless to say, perhaps, but this whisky was never officially released. With this few bottles they decided to keep this for special tastings and to present something unique at Norwegian whisky festivals. As it is it adds to the recent streak of very fine efforts from Det Norske Brenneri, and shows that Norway is becoming a force to reckon with on the Nordic whisky scene.
Score (88/100)”
whiskysaga.com
LAUNCH DATE
28 OCTOBER 2016 VINMONOPOLET.NO
ABV:
54.9 %
CL:
50 CL
VOLUME
15 BOTTLES
CASK:
The Eiktyrne Småfat Cognacfat nr. 3002 from Norwegian distillery Det Norske Brenneri was distilled on 2012-07-02. It was initially matured in an ex-sherry cask for almost four years, then transferred to a 10 L cognac cask on 2016-03-29.
INGREDIENTS:
100% MALTED BARLEY
METHOD & MATURATION:
Traditional double distillation. Maturation 4 years.
COLOR:
Golden amber.
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Sid og Vid

Bloodtub Finish
LAUNCH DATE
6. NOVEMBER 2015 VINMONOPOLET.NO
ABV:
46 %
CL:
50 CL
VOLUME
CA. 1000 BOTTLES
CASK:
This whisky was matured for 3 years in a 1st fill Oloroso sherry butt 500 L, before receiving a six month finish in a Oloroso sherry Bloodtub 40 L.
INGREDIENTS:
100% MALTED BARLEY
METHOD & MATURATION:
Traditional double distillation. Maturation 4 years.
COLOR:
Amber
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Nose
Soft and delicate sherry nose. There is a soft rubbery note at first, but it is mild and does crawl into hiding after a few minutes in the glass. What is a lot more noticeable is a lovely mix of spices; cinnamon, cardamom, white pepper and nutmeg. Accompanying the spices I also find malt, nuts, oranges and hints of oak. Leaving it in the glass for a while opens it up further. It is quite rich and full. Well integrated, and it feels mature despite its young age.

Taste
Full bodied and sweet. The sherry influence is immediate here, as it was on the nose. Rather peppery on the delivery. Digging a bit deeper I pick up on something floral, with a hint of vegetables. The sweetness is a mix of dried fruits, fresh apples and sugar.

Finish
Full and rich on the finish as well. Medium long and warm. Cinnamon, white pepper, dark chocolate, caramel, nut shells and oak. It becomes dry towards the end, but at the same time it is mouth-watering.

Written by Thomas Øhrbom
at Whisky Saga
“It is young, but it has a fun "attitude", that I find charming. It is the best Norwegian whisky I have tried so far. Bring on the next! Score (85/100)”
whiskysaga.com

“Resultatet av Eiktyrne er strålande og det er sjølv etter så kort tid med lagring. Det er truleg ein av dei få produkta som eg har smakt som gir ei så tydeleg aromafinesse mellom nase og munn. Aroma harmonera og er flott integrert med kvarandre.”
druefin.no

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Sid og Vid

Bloodtub Finish

Nose
Soft and delicate sherry nose. There is a soft rubbery note at first, but it is mild and does crawl into hiding after a few minutes in the glass. What is a lot more noticeable is a lovely mix of spices; cinnamon, cardamom, white pepper and nutmeg. Accompanying the spices I also find malt, nuts, oranges and hints of oak. Leaving it in the glass for a while opens it up further. It is quite rich and full. Well integrated, and it feels mature despite its young age.

Taste
Full bodied and sweet. The sherry influence is immediate here, as it was on the nose. Rather peppery on the delivery. Digging a bit deeper I pick up on something floral, with a hint of vegetables. The sweetness is a mix of dried fruits, fresh apples and sugar.

Finish
Full and rich on the finish as well. Medium long and warm. Cinnamon, white pepper, dark chocolate, caramel, nut shells and oak. It becomes dry towards the end, but at the same time it is mouth-watering.

Written by Thomas Øhrbom
at Whisky Saga
“It is young, but it has a fun "attitude", that I find charming. It is the best Norwegian whisky I have tried so far. Bring on the next! Score (85/100)”
whiskysaga.com

“Resultatet av Eiktyrne er strålande og det er sjølv etter så kort tid med lagring. Det er truleg ein av dei få produkta som eg har smakt som gir ei så tydeleg aromafinesse mellom nase og munn. Aroma harmonera og er flott integrert med kvarandre.”
druefin.no
LAUNCH DATE
6. NOVEMBER 2015 VINMONOPOLET.NO
ABV:
46 %
CL:
50 CL
VOLUME
CA. 1000 BOTTLES
CASK:
This whisky was matured for 3 years in a 1st fill Oloroso sherry butt 500 L, before receiving a six month finish in a Oloroso sherry Bloodtub 40 L.
INGREDIENTS:
100% MALTED BARLEY
METHOD & MATURATION:
Traditional double distillation. Maturation 4 years.
COLOR:
Amber
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Sokin og Ekin

Sauternes Finish
LAUNCH DATE
3. JANUARY 2017 VINMONOPOLET.NO
ABV:
48.3 %
CL:
50 CL
VOLUME
503 BOTTLES
CASK:
Matured in American Virgin Oak, sherry Bloodtub and calvados casks. Finished in sauternes casks.
INGREDIENTS:
100% MALTED BARLEY
METHOD & MATURATION:
Traditional double distillation. Maturation 4+ years.
COLOR:
Dark amber.
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Nose
Warm and sweet spiciness; including cinnamon and nutmeg. Warming character. Soft oak and nuts. Dark and dry chocolate. Hints of dried fruits. A vague hint of ripe apples. Homemade caramel pudding.

Taste
Rich and full-bodied. A slightly dry mouthfeel. The palate is as advertised - sweetness, spices and oak. The oakiness is soft though, no aggressive notes here. Honey, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, white pepper and dark chocolate.

Finish
Medium long finish. The honey, nougat and dry-ish spiciness lead us all the way home. The chocolate notes now remind me more of milk chocolate. The landing is very smooth and appealing. It leaves me with a good feeling.

Written by Thomas Øhrbom
at Whisky Saga
“Finally Norwegian single malt whisky is starting to really make its mark in Nordic Whisky. This is a really impressive 4 YO whisky. It shows, yet again, that Sauternes casks tend to work very well with whisky, and it certainly shows that Det Norske Brenneri is on a path for success. Score (88/100)”
whiskysaga.com

“Very sweet and spicy on the nose. A woodiness mixed with green bananas. Cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg and white pepper. A hint of turpentine. Warm and rich on the palate. Vanilla and caramel, actually burnt caramel. Salt, eucalyptus and a hint of licorice. And there is an intense taste of an essence of some kind. Oaky on the finish. It is also spicy. White pepper, nutmeg and broth. My score: nose 21 / taste 22 / finish 21 / balance 21 = 85”
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Sokin og Ekin

Sauternes Finish

Nose
Warm and sweet spiciness; including cinnamon and nutmeg. Warming character. Soft oak and nuts. Dark and dry chocolate. Hints of dried fruits. A vague hint of ripe apples. Homemade caramel pudding.

Taste
Rich and full-bodied. A slightly dry mouthfeel. The palate is as advertised - sweetness, spices and oak. The oakiness is soft though, no aggressive notes here. Honey, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, white pepper and dark chocolate.

Finish
Medium long finish. The honey, nougat and dry-ish spiciness lead us all the way home. The chocolate notes now remind me more of milk chocolate. The landing is very smooth and appealing. It leaves me with a good feeling.

Written by Thomas Øhrbom
at Whisky Saga
“Finally Norwegian single malt whisky is starting to really make its mark in Nordic Whisky. This is a really impressive 4 YO whisky. It shows, yet again, that Sauternes casks tend to work very well with whisky, and it certainly shows that Det Norske Brenneri is on a path for success. Score (88/100)”
whiskysaga.com

“Very sweet and spicy on the nose. A woodiness mixed with green bananas. Cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg and white pepper. A hint of turpentine. Warm and rich on the palate. Vanilla and caramel, actually burnt caramel. Salt, eucalyptus and a hint of licorice. And there is an intense taste of an essence of some kind. Oaky on the finish. It is also spicy. White pepper, nutmeg and broth. My score: nose 21 / taste 22 / finish 21 / balance 21 = 85”
theladiesshare.com
LAUNCH DATE
3. JANUARY 2017 VINMONOPOLET.NO
ABV:
48.3 %
CL:
50 CL
VOLUME
503 BOTTLES
CASK:
Matured in American Virgin Oak, sherry Bloodtub and calvados casks. Finished in sauternes casks.
INGREDIENTS:
100% MALTED BARLEY
METHOD & MATURATION:
Traditional double distillation. Maturation 4+ years.
COLOR:
Dark amber.
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Hvit Rein

Newborn Maris Otter
LAUNCH DATE
6. MAY 2017 VINMONOPOLET.NO
ABV:
48.2 %
CL:
50 CL
VOLUME
400 BOTTLES
CASK:
NONE.
INGREDIENTS:
100% Malted barley, Maris Otter
METHOD & MATURATION:
Traditional double distillation. No maturation.
COLOR:
Clear.
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Nose
Young, fruity aroma with a hint of grain, malt, herbs and citrus.

Taste
Soft, chilled and fruity, full-bodied with hint of citrus, herbs, grains and pine.

Finish
Long finish.

Written by Thomas Øhrbom
at Whisky Saga
“Fyldig og fruktig med flott karakter, god syre, god munnfølelse, varm og rik avslutning med tydelig kornpreg. En virkelig flott new make. All grunn til å glede seg til fortsettelsen.”
aperitif.no

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Hvit Rein

Newborn Maris Otter

Nose
Young, fruity aroma with a hint of grain, malt, herbs and citrus.

Taste
Soft, chilled and fruity, full-bodied with hint of citrus, herbs, grains and pine.

Finish
Long finish.

Written by Thomas Øhrbom
at Whisky Saga
“Fyldig og fruktig med flott karakter, god syre, god munnfølelse, varm og rik avslutning med tydelig kornpreg. En virkelig flott new make. All grunn til å glede seg til fortsettelsen.”
aperitif.no
LAUNCH DATE
6. MAY 2017 VINMONOPOLET.NO
ABV:
48.2 %
CL:
50 CL
VOLUME
400 BOTTLES
CASK:
NONE.
INGREDIENTS:
100% Malted barley, Maris Otter
METHOD & MATURATION:
Traditional double distillation. No maturation.
COLOR:
Clear.
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Rin og Rennande

Pineau Des Charentes Finish
LAUNCH DATE
3. FEBRUARY 2020 VINMONOPOLET.NO
ABV:
49.2 %
CL:
50 CL
VOLUME
655 BOTTLES
CASK:
American virgin oak and fresh French brandy casks. Then it was finished in a fresh Pineau des Charentes cask.
INGREDIENTS:
100% MALTED BARLEY
METHOD & MATURATION:
Traditional double distillation. Maturation 3 years.
COLOR:
Dark amber.
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Nose
Soft and very approachable. Little fluffy clouds of cinnamon sticks, vanilla, sweet licorice, icing sugar, grapes, plums and .. tropical fruits .. possibly pineapple with a slice of grapefruit.

Taste
Full-bodied, with a rich and oily mouthfeel. Big and bold on the initial attack - or should I say embrace. It certainly is warm and positive. Lots of spices and apples, with hints of grapes. The licorice is still here, but less sweet now. The cinnamon sticks are dust dry.

Finish
Medium long finish. A bit drier now. Very dark chocolate and cinnamon sticks ground to a fine dust. A touch of oak and leather, with a vague bitterness in the back.

Written by Thomas Øhrbom
at Whisky Saga
“It is still a rare occasion to have a new Norwegian whisky released to the market. All the more important for me to make sure I do a review. A very solid 3 YO again from Det Norske Brenneri. Score (86/100)”
whiskysaga.com

“Fresh and oaky on the nose. It reminds me a bit about gin, actually, because I get juniper. Eucalyptus, mint and the smell of a pharmacy at first. After a while it turns more earthy and warm with sap, caraway(!) and some fudge. Some honey melon as well. Oaky and quite rich on the palate. Fresh at first. I still get some juniper, eucalyptus and mint together with pineapple. It changes the same way on the palate as on the nose; more warm and spicy. White pepper, licorice and cinnamon. Oily. The finish lingers. It is warm and spicy – and sweet. I get white pepper, fudge and ripe pears. A bit dry. My score: nose 20 / palate 21 / finish 21 / balance 21 = 83”
theladiesshare.com

“Den har en søt duft av Pineau des Charents, pepperkake, eik, plomme og fersk fiken. Sjokolade, streif av mandel og krydder. Smaken er fruktig med anslag av nektarin og fiken, dernest makroner og lette streif av kanel. Avslutter mot pepper, søt lakris og lær. God fylde med en naturlig, dyp gyllen farge.”
appetitt.no

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Rin og Rennande

Pineau Des Charentes Finish

Nose
Soft and very approachable. Little fluffy clouds of cinnamon sticks, vanilla, sweet licorice, icing sugar, grapes, plums and .. tropical fruits .. possibly pineapple with a slice of grapefruit.

Taste
Full-bodied, with a rich and oily mouthfeel. Big and bold on the initial attack - or should I say embrace. It certainly is warm and positive. Lots of spices and apples, with hints of grapes. The licorice is still here, but less sweet now. The cinnamon sticks are dust dry.

Finish
Medium long finish. A bit drier now. Very dark chocolate and cinnamon sticks ground to a fine dust. A touch of oak and leather, with a vague bitterness in the back.

Written by Thomas Øhrbom
at Whisky Saga
“It is still a rare occasion to have a new Norwegian whisky released to the market. All the more important for me to make sure I do a review. A very solid 3 YO again from Det Norske Brenneri. Score (86/100)”
whiskysaga.com

“Fresh and oaky on the nose. It reminds me a bit about gin, actually, because I get juniper. Eucalyptus, mint and the smell of a pharmacy at first. After a while it turns more earthy and warm with sap, caraway(!) and some fudge. Some honey melon as well. Oaky and quite rich on the palate. Fresh at first. I still get some juniper, eucalyptus and mint together with pineapple. It changes the same way on the palate as on the nose; more warm and spicy. White pepper, licorice and cinnamon. Oily. The finish lingers. It is warm and spicy – and sweet. I get white pepper, fudge and ripe pears. A bit dry. My score: nose 20 / palate 21 / finish 21 / balance 21 = 83”
theladiesshare.com

“Den har en søt duft av Pineau des Charents, pepperkake, eik, plomme og fersk fiken. Sjokolade, streif av mandel og krydder. Smaken er fruktig med anslag av nektarin og fiken, dernest makroner og lette streif av kanel. Avslutter mot pepper, søt lakris og lær. God fylde med en naturlig, dyp gyllen farge.”
appetitt.no
LAUNCH DATE
3. FEBRUARY 2018 VINMONOPOLET.NO
ABV:
49.2 %
CL:
50 CL
VOLUME
655 BOTTLES
CASK:
American virgin oak and fresh French brandy casks. Then it was finished in a fresh Pineau des Charentes cask.
INGREDIENTS:
100% MALTED BARLEY
METHOD & MATURATION:
Traditional double distillation. Maturation 3 years.
COLOR:
Dark amber.
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Tyn og Vin

Brandy Finish
LAUNCH DATE
6. NOVEMBER 2018 VINMONOPOLET.NO
ABV:
52.6%
CL:
50 CL
VOLUME
530 BOTTLES
CASK:
Pedro Ximenez sherry cask, small sherry cask and American virgin oak cask. It was all vatted together and finished in a fresh brandy cask (French brandy in American oak).
INGREDIENTS:
100% MALTED BARLEY
METHOD & MATURATION:
Traditional double distillation. Maturation 3 years.
COLOR:
Amber.
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Nose
Delightful, light and very approachable. Playful sweetness with marshmallows, icing sugar, and homemade caramel pudding. There's a hint of a bicycle tire repair kit way in the back, but it works as an added spice.

Taste
Very rich and fullbodied. Spicy and fruity in character. There is an unusually deep base of spices, way down low. Maybe more like a bass than a base. On top I find notes of assorted berries, vanilla and light caramel sauce.

Finish
Medium to long finish. Continues much as it started. Perhaps a little sweeter, with notes of honey now.

Written by Thomas Øhrbom
at Whisky Saga
“Jon did it again. Darn fine for a 3 YO. Score (88/100)”
whiskysaga.com

EDITION 7 | SOLD OUT

Tyn og Vin

Brandy Finish

Nose
Delightful, light and very approachable. Playful sweetness with marshmallows, icing sugar, and homemade caramel pudding. There's a hint of a bicycle tire repair kit way in the back, but it works as an added spice.

Taste
Very rich and fullbodied. Spicy and fruity in character. There is an unusually deep base of spices, way down low. Maybe more like a bass than a base. On top I find notes of assorted berries, vanilla and light caramel sauce.

Finish
Medium to long finish. Continues much as it started. Perhaps a little sweeter, with notes of honey now.

Written by Thomas Øhrbom
at Whisky Saga
“Jon did it again. Darn fine for a 3 YO. Score (88/100)”
whiskysaga.com
LAUNCH DATE
6. NOVEMBER 2018 VINMONOPOLET.NO
ABV:
52.6 %
CL:
50 CL
VOLUME
530 BOTTLES
CASK:
Pedro Ximenez sherry cask, small sherry cask and American virgin oak cask. It was all vatted together and finished in a fresh brandy cask (French brandy in American oak).
INGREDIENTS:
100% MALTED BARLEY
METHOD & MATURATION:
Traditional double distillation. NAS.
COLOR:
Amber.
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EDITION 8 | SOLD OUT

Toll og Holl

Refill Sauternes Finish
LAUNCH DATE
6. NOVEMBER 2018 VINMONOPOLET.NO
ABV:
51.9 %
CL:
50 CL
VOLUME
353 BOTTLES
CASK:
It has been matured for a little of three years in total, in a mix of Pedro Ximenes, small sherry and fresh brandy casks, and then finished in a 2nd fill Sauternes cask.
INGREDIENTS:
100% MALTED BARLEY
METHOD & MATURATION:
Traditional double distillation. Maturation 3 years.
COLOR:
Dark amber.
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Nose
Loads of berries. Rowanberries, gooseberries, blackcurrant and a light wine like character. Not very sweet at all. Polish, and leather furniture. Hints of oak. With time more spicy and rich.

Taste
Medium body. Quite dry and with a tempered sweetness. Loads of spices, but hard to pinpoint in detail. With time and subsequent sips I detect licorice, white pepper, cinnamon and nutmeg.

Finish
Medium long finish. Borderline astringent and then it lets go, and I'm left with a sweet and delicate finish with rich notes of sherry. It remains slightly bitter with notes of berries.

Written by Thomas Øhrbom
at Whisky Saga
“Another fine, young Norwegian whisky. Score (86/100)”
whiskysaga.com

EDITION 8

Toll og Holl

Refill Sauternes Finish

Nose
Loads of berries. Rowanberries, gooseberries, blackcurrant and a light wine like character. Not very sweet at all. Polish, and leather furniture. Hints of oak. With time more spicy and rich.

Taste
Medium body. Quite dry and with a tempered sweetness. Loads of spices, but hard to pinpoint in detail. With time and subsequent sips I detect licorice, white pepper, cinnamon and nutmeg.

Finish
Medium long finish. Borderline astringent and then it lets go, and I'm left with a sweet and delicate finish with rich notes of sherry. It remains slightly bitter with notes of berries.

Written by Thomas Øhrbom
at Whisky Saga
“Another fine, young Norwegian whisky. Score (86/100)”
whiskysaga.com
LAUNCH DATE
6. NOVEMBER 2018 VINMONOPOLET.NO
ABV:
51.9 %
CL:
50 CL
VOLUME
353 BOTTLES
CASK:
It has been matured for a little of three years in total, in a mix of Pedro Ximenes, small sherry and fresh brandy casks, and then finished in a 2nd fill Sauternes cask.
INGREDIENTS:
100% MALTED BARLEY
METHOD & MATURATION:
Traditional double distillation. Maturation 3 years.
COLOR:
Dark amber.
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EDITION 9 | SOLD OUT

Quadruple

Batch I
LAUNCH DATE
6. SEPTEMBER 2019 VINMONOPOLET.NO
ABV:
52,6 %
CL
50 CL
VOLUME
965 BOTTLES
CASK:
The name “Quadruple” in this case does not refer to the number of distillations (it is double distilled), but rather to the number of different cask types used. It has been matured in virgin American oak, small bloodtub casks, ex-Brandy casks and casks that have previously held Montilla-Moriles PX sherry.
INGREDIENTS:
100% MALTED BARLEY
METHOD & MATURATION:
Traditional double distillation. Maturation 3 years.
COLOR:
Deep Copper
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Nose
A warm hug of a nose (bear with me, please). Warm apple pie with cinnamon, white pepper and honey. Hints of toasted oak, strawberries and mixed fresh herbs.

Taste
Rich and full bodied mouthfeel. Quite spicy and complex. A full symphony of flavors straight off → peppers, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, fennel, thyme and mint. There is a fruity base of orchard fruits as well.

Finish
Medium long finish. Spicy all the way. Tending towards dry in character. More green notes towards the end.

Written by Thomas Øhrbom
at Whisky Saga
“Impressively complex. It comes across as something like Japanese in style, and that is high praise indeed. Score 88/100”
whiskysaga.com

“Whiskyen har vært lagret på fire forskjellige utvalgte fat: American virgin, Bloodtub Oloroso, Brandy og Montilla-Moriles PX. Dette gir en kompleks whisky, som er rik på både lukt og smak.”
appetitt.no

EDITION 9 | SOLD OUT

Quadruple

Batch I

Nose
A warm hug of a nose (bear with me, please). Warm apple pie with cinnamon, white pepper and honey. Hints of toasted oak, strawberries and mixed fresh herbs.

Taste
Rich and full bodied mouthfeel. Quite spicy and complex. A full symphony of flavors straight off → peppers, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, fennel, thyme and mint. There is a fruity base of orchard fruits as well.

Finish
Medium long finish. Spicy all the way. Tending towards dry in character. More green notes towards the end.


Written by Thomas Øhrbom
at Whisky Saga
“Impressively complex. It comes across as something like Japanese in style, and that is high praise indeed. Score 88/100”
whiskysaga.com

“Whiskyen har vært lagret på fire forskjellige utvalgte fat: American virgin, Bloodtub Oloroso, Brandy og Montilla-Moriles PX. Dette gir en kompleks whisky, som er rik på både lukt og smak.”
appetitt.no
LAUNCH DATE
6. SEPTEMPER 2019 VINMONOPOLET.NO
ABV:
52 %
CL:
50 CL
VOLUME
965 BOTTLES
CASK:
The name “Quadruple” in this case does not refer to the number of distillations (it is double distilled), but rather to the number of different cask types used. It has been matured in virgin American oak, small bloodtub casks, ex-Brandy casks and casks that have previously held Montilla-Moriles PX sherry.
INGREDIENTS:
100% MALTED BARLEY
METHOD & MATURATION:
Traditional double distillation. Maturation 3 years.
COLOR:
Deep Copper
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EDITION 11

Quadruple

Batch II
LAUNCH DATE
6. NOVEMBER 2020 VINMONOPOLET.NO
ABV:
51 %
CL:
50 CL
VOLUME
892 BOTTLES
CASK:
The name Quadruple does not indicate quadruple distilled but rather that is has been matured in four different cask types. The cask types used this time around are American virgin oak (225 L), Bloodtub Oloroso cask (40 L), ex-brandy cask (300 L), and finally Jerez de la Frontera PX butt (500 L). The difference from batch I is the type of PX cask, as the batch I used a PX cask from Montilla-Moriles.
INGREDIENTS:
100% MALTED BARLEY
METHOD & MATURATION:
Traditional double distillation. NAS.
COLOR:
Deep Copper
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Nose
Warm and welcoming. White pepper, black pepper, earthy vanilla and earthy cinnamon. Rich, deep and fruity sweetness. Cocoa nibs - dry, dusty, rich and decadent. Baked apples with a dusting of caramelized honey. Dark chocolate with nuts and cherry jam filling, with a sprinkling of orange zest on top.

Taste
Rich and full bodied mouthfeel. Creamy malt and chocolate with cherry jam. Dried fruits - mainly apricot, plums and figs. Mild spices.

Finish
Medium long finish. A fine balance between deep fruity notes and tempered spices. Vanilla and mild caramel sauce. A quartet of black pepper corns, thyme, green mint and dried ginger in theend.

Written by Thomas Øhrbom
at Whisky Saga
“Well, I like it! Score 88/100”
whiskysaga.com

“I get some fruity sweetness on the nose at first. Apricot and figs. A bit dry with oak, dust and orange peel. After spending a while in my glass it becomes warm with malt and different spices. Especially cardamom and nutmeg. Smooth and spicy on the palate. Very rich, warm and fruity. Baked red apples and ripe mango. The finish is lingering. Dried apricot, burnt caramel and still spicy. Lots of black pepper and some chili. My score: nose 21 / taste 23 / finish 22 / balance 22 = 88”
theladiesshare.com

“En svært bra whisky for alderen! Kompleks og interessant, og mye smak og utvikling i glasset – alderen til tross tror jeg faktisk ikke denne burde ha ligget så veldig mye lenger. Bloodtub-fatet som tidligere inneholdt sherry, drar antagelig en del av lasset her. Særlig avslutningen pleier å rakne litt i veldig unge whiskyer synes jeg, men her er også den godt utviklet og integrert, og faktisk litt Glenfarclas-aktig, med det litt svidde karamellpreget. Den klart beste Eiktyrne-tapningen jeg har smakt så langt. Karakter: 86/100”
whiskymoro.com

“I appreciate the finish on Eiktyrne Quadruple Batch II. It is long, it is complex, and the malty notes linger on my tongue for quite some time. The dried fruit notes are brief, but the delicious toffee notes leave a smile on my face, and the experience ends with a tiny sprinkle of spice. Even though the ABV is rather high in this youngster of a whisky, the alcohol is not dominating it, and I find it to be an enjoyable dram.”
freedomandwhisky.no

“Lukt: Sødme, frukt, vanilje, plomme, sitrus, nøtter, karamell, krydder. Smak: Rund, søt, sødme, frukt, tørket frukt, plomme, sitrus, pære, krydder. Ettersmak: Veldig lang, kraftig fruktsødme, krydder, alkohol. Dette er en god whisky som har en god balanse og kompleksitet. Score: 88/100, which is “Good enjoyable whisky. On the buying list.””
facebook.com

“Nese: Eik, svart te og vanilje. Innslag av tørket frukt, urter og lakris. Vann forsterker den tørkede frukten, i tillegg finner jeg nøtter (særlig den tynne, brune hinnen rundt kjernen), kanel, plommesaus og mørk karamell. Smak: Tydelig eik og “sherryfat”, det vil si hint av gummi. Den holder seg på rett side av grensen, heldigvis og byr på appelsinskall og noe sødme som smaker som malt. Med vann finner jeg kaffe, brunt sukker og tørket, mørk frukt, men fortsatt en del fatnoter som ligger og vaker med litt bitterhet og tanniner.”
drikkelig.no

EDITION 11

Quadruple

Batch II

Nose
Warm and welcoming. White pepper, black pepper, earthy vanilla and earthy cinnamon. Rich, deep and fruity sweetness. Cocoa nibs - dry, dusty, rich and decadent. Baked apples with a dusting of caramelized honey. Dark chocolate with nuts and cherry jam filling, with a sprinkling of orange zest on top.

Taste
Rich and full bodied mouthfeel. Creamy malt and chocolate with cherry jam. Dried fruits - mainly apricot, plums and figs. Mild spices.

Finish
Medium long finish. A fine balance between deep fruity notes and tempered spices. Vanilla and mild caramel sauce. A quartet of black pepper corns, thyme, green mint and dried ginger in theend.

Written by Thomas Øhrbom at Whisky Saga
“Well, I like it! Score 88/100”
whiskysaga.com

“I get some fruity sweetness on the nose at first. Apricot and figs. A bit dry with oak, dust and orange peel. After spending a while in my glass it becomes warm with malt and different spices. Especially cardamom and nutmeg. Smooth and spicy on the palate. Very rich, warm and fruity. Baked red apples and ripe mango. The finish is lingering. Dried apricot, burnt caramel and still spicy. Lots of black pepper and some chili. My score: nose 21 / taste 23 / finish 22 / balance 22 = 88”
theladiesshare.com

“En svært bra whisky for alderen! Kompleks og interessant, og mye smak og utvikling i glasset – alderen til tross tror jeg faktisk ikke denne burde ha ligget så veldig mye lenger. Bloodtub-fatet som tidligere inneholdt sherry, drar antagelig en del av lasset her. Særlig avslutningen pleier å rakne litt i veldig unge whiskyer synes jeg, men her er også den godt utviklet og integrert, og faktisk litt Glenfarclas-aktig, med det litt svidde karamellpreget. Den klart beste Eiktyrne-tapningen jeg har smakt så langt. Karakter: 86/100”
whiskymoro.com

“I appreciate the finish on Eiktyrne Quadruple Batch II. It is long, it is complex, and the malty notes linger on my tongue for quite some time. The dried fruit notes are brief, but the delicious toffee notes leave a smile on my face, and the experience ends with a tiny sprinkle of spice. Even though the ABV is rather high in this youngster of a whisky, the alcohol is not dominating it, and I find it to be an enjoyable dram.”
freedomandwhisky.no

“Lukt: Sødme, frukt, vanilje, plomme, sitrus, nøtter, karamell, krydder. Smak: Rund, søt, sødme, frukt, tørket frukt, plomme, sitrus, pære, krydder. Ettersmak: Veldig lang, kraftig fruktsødme, krydder, alkohol. Dette er en god whisky som har en god balanse og kompleksitet. Score: 88/100, which is “Good enjoyable whisky. On the buying list.””
facebook.com

“Nese: Eik, svart te og vanilje. Innslag av tørket frukt, urter og lakris. Vann forsterker den tørkede frukten, i tillegg finner jeg nøtter (særlig den tynne, brune hinnen rundt kjernen), kanel, plommesaus og mørk karamell. Smak: Tydelig eik og “sherryfat”, det vil si hint av gummi. Den holder seg på rett side av grensen, heldigvis og byr på appelsinskall og noe sødme som smaker som malt. Med vann finner jeg kaffe, brunt sukker og tørket, mørk frukt, men fortsatt en del fatnoter som ligger og vaker med litt bitterhet og tanniner.”
drikkelig.no
LAUNCH DATE
6. NOVEMBER 2020 VINMONOPOLET.NO
ABV:
51 %
CL:
50 CL
VOLUME
892 BOTTLES
CASK:
The name Quadruple does not indicate quadruple distilled but rather that is has been matured in four different cask types. The cask types used this time around are American virgin oak (225 L), Bloodtub Oloroso cask (40 L), ex-brandy cask (300 L), and finally Jerez de la Frontera PX butt (500 L). The difference from batch I is the type of PX cask, as the batch I used a PX cask from Montilla-Moriles.
INGREDIENTS:
100% MALTED BARLEY
METHOD & MATURATION:
Traditional double distillation. NAS.
COLOR:
Deep Copper
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EDITION 13

Eiktyrne Fransk Eik Countdown 3

12 måneder
LAUNCH DATE
November 21, 2021
ABV:
48.4 %
CL:
50 CL
VOLUME
1939 BOTTLES
CASK:
About 70 % of the maturation has been in French oak. We intend to reach 100% French Oak after the three preliminary ‘Countdown bottlings’. Hopefully, we achieve this in 2024, but it really depends on when the whisky is ready to be released.
INGREDIENTS:
100% MALTED BARLEY
METHOD & MATURATION:
Traditional double distillation, stored in mainly French oak barrels.
COLOR:
Medium-deep yellow-brown.
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Nose

Mild chocolate, rich caramel, dried fruits. Hints of cut grass. With time a soft oakiness. Very balanced, soft and appealing nose.

Taste

Very rich and complex. Cool, with a sugary sweetness. Dried fruits, mild spices and hints of mint.

Finish

Medium long finish. Greener still now, but it retains the rich and somewhat spicy fruitiness.

Written by Thomas Øhrbom
at Whisky Saga

“Score 86/100”
whiskysaga.com

“Well, this is a countdown I will be following closely!”

EDITION 13

Eiktyrne Fransk Eik Countdown 3

12 måneder

Nose

Mild chocolate, rich caramel, dried fruits. Hints of cut grass. With time a soft oakiness. Very balanced, soft and appealing nose.

Taste

Very rich and complex. Cool, with a sugary sweetness. Dried fruits, mild spices and hints of mint.

Finish

Medium long finish. Greener still now, but it retains the rich and somewhat spicy fruitiness.

Written by Thomas Øhrbom at Whisky Saga

“Score 84/100”


whiskysaga.com

“Well, this is a countdown I will be following closely!”

LAUNCH DATE
November 21, 2021 VINMONOPOLET.NO
ABV:
48.4 %
CL:
50 CL
VOLUME
1939 BOTTLES
CASK:
About 70 % of the maturation has been in French oak. We intend to reach 100% French Oak after the three preliminary ‘Countdown bottlings’. Hopefully, we achieve this in 2024, but it really depends on when the whisky is ready to be released.
INGREDIENTS:
100% MALTED BARLEY
METHOD & MATURATION:
Traditional double distillation, stored in mainly French oak barrels.
COLOR:
Medium-deep yellow-brown.

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Where to buy in Norway

For the moment we only distribute our Eiktyrne Whisky in Norway. Vinmonopolet is a government-owned alcoholic beverage retailer and the only company allowed to sell beverages containing an alcohol content higher than 4.75% in Norway.
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For the ontrade industry our Eiktyrne Whisky is available through all major
wholesalers such as Vectura, Vinhuset, ASKO or Servicegrossistene.
Starting in 2021, Eiktyrne whisky will be available in Sweden, Finland, Denmark,
Germany and hopefully in other markets. More info to come.

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BUY EIKTYRNE WHISKY

Where to buy in Norway

For the moment we only distribute our Eiktyrne Whisky in Norway. Vinmonopolet is a government-owned alcoholic beverage retailer and the only company allowed to sell beverages containing an alcohol content higher than 4.75% in Norway.
See our current Eiktyrne assortment here
For the ontrade industry our Eiktyrne Whisky is available through all major wholesalers such as Vectura, Vinhuset, ASKO or Servicegrossistene.
Starting in 2021, Eiktyrne whisky will be available in Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Germany and hopefully in other markets. More info to come.
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EDITION 16

Quadruple

Batch III
LAUNCH DATE
10. OCTOBER 2023
ABV:
49.8 %
CL:
50 CL
VOLUME
892 BOTTLES
INGREDIENTS:
Malted barley, kveik
METHOD & MATURATION:
Traditional double distillation. Barrel aged in Oleroso sherry, Moscatel, Riversaltes and Pedro Ximenez barrels.
COLOR:
Deep golden
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Taste

Creamy ground and dried apricots, peaches and plums. Balanced between fruit and spice.

Written by Thomas Øhrbom
at Whisky Saga

“Well, I like it! Score 88/100”
whiskysaga.com

“I get some fruity sweetness on the nose at first. Apricot and figs. A bit dry with oak, dust and orange peel. After spending a while in my glass it becomes warm with malt and different spices. Especially cardamom and nutmeg. Smooth and spicy on the palate. Very rich, warm and fruity. Baked red apples and ripe mango. The finish is lingering. Dried apricot, burnt caramel and still spicy. Lots of black pepper and some chili. My score: nose 21 / taste 23 / finish 22 / balance 22 = 88”
theladiesshare.com

“En svært bra whisky for alderen! Kompleks og interessant, og mye smak og utvikling i glasset – alderen til tross tror jeg faktisk ikke denne burde ha ligget så veldig mye lenger. Bloodtub-fatet som tidligere inneholdt sherry, drar antagelig en del av lasset her. Særlig avslutningen pleier å rakne litt i veldig unge whiskyer synes jeg, men her er også den godt utviklet og integrert, og faktisk litt Glenfarclas-aktig, med det litt svidde karamellpreget. Den klart beste Eiktyrne-tapningen jeg har smakt så langt. Karakter: 86/100”
whiskymoro.com

“I appreciate the finish on Eiktyrne Quadruple Batch II. It is long, it is complex, and the malty notes linger on my tongue for quite some time. The dried fruit notes are brief, but the delicious toffee notes leave a smile on my face, and the experience ends with a tiny sprinkle of spice. Even though the ABV is rather high in this youngster of a whisky, the alcohol is not dominating it, and I find it to be an enjoyable dram.”
freedomandwhisky.no

“Lukt: Sødme, frukt, vanilje, plomme, sitrus, nøtter, karamell, krydder. Smak: Rund, søt, sødme, frukt, tørket frukt, plomme, sitrus, pære, krydder. Ettersmak: Veldig lang, kraftig fruktsødme, krydder, alkohol. Dette er en god whisky som har en god balanse og kompleksitet. Score: 88/100, which is “Good enjoyable whisky. On the buying list.””
facebook.com

“Nese: Eik, svart te og vanilje. Innslag av tørket frukt, urter og lakris. Vann forsterker den tørkede frukten, i tillegg finner jeg nøtter (særlig den tynne, brune hinnen rundt kjernen), kanel, plommesaus og mørk karamell. Smak: Tydelig eik og “sherryfat”, det vil si hint av gummi. Den holder seg på rett side av grensen, heldigvis og byr på appelsinskall og noe sødme som smaker som malt. Med vann finner jeg kaffe, brunt sukker og tørket, mørk frukt, men fortsatt en del fatnoter som ligger og vaker med litt bitterhet og tanniner.”
drikkelig.no

EDITION 16

Quadruple

Batch III

Taste

Creamy ground and dried apricots, peaches and plums. Balanced between fruit and spice.

Written by Thomas Øhrbom at Whisky Saga

“Well, I like it! Score 88/100”
whiskysaga.com

“I get some fruity sweetness on the nose at first. Apricot and figs. A bit dry with oak, dust and orange peel. After spending a while in my glass it becomes warm with malt and different spices. Especially cardamom and nutmeg. Smooth and spicy on the palate. Very rich, warm and fruity. Baked red apples and ripe mango. The finish is lingering. Dried apricot, burnt caramel and still spicy. Lots of black pepper and some chili. My score: nose 21 / taste 23 / finish 22 / balance 22 = 88”
theladiesshare.com

“En svært bra whisky for alderen! Kompleks og interessant, og mye smak og utvikling i glasset – alderen til tross tror jeg faktisk ikke denne burde ha ligget så veldig mye lenger. Bloodtub-fatet som tidligere inneholdt sherry, drar antagelig en del av lasset her. Særlig avslutningen pleier å rakne litt i veldig unge whiskyer synes jeg, men her er også den godt utviklet og integrert, og faktisk litt Glenfarclas-aktig, med det litt svidde karamellpreget. Den klart beste Eiktyrne-tapningen jeg har smakt så langt. Karakter: 86/100”
whiskymoro.com

“I appreciate the finish on Eiktyrne Quadruple Batch II. It is long, it is complex, and the malty notes linger on my tongue for quite some time. The dried fruit notes are brief, but the delicious toffee notes leave a smile on my face, and the experience ends with a tiny sprinkle of spice. Even though the ABV is rather high in this youngster of a whisky, the alcohol is not dominating it, and I find it to be an enjoyable dram.”
freedomandwhisky.no

“Lukt: Sødme, frukt, vanilje, plomme, sitrus, nøtter, karamell, krydder. Smak: Rund, søt, sødme, frukt, tørket frukt, plomme, sitrus, pære, krydder. Ettersmak: Veldig lang, kraftig fruktsødme, krydder, alkohol. Dette er en god whisky som har en god balanse og kompleksitet. Score: 88/100, which is “Good enjoyable whisky. On the buying list.””
facebook.com

“Nese: Eik, svart te og vanilje. Innslag av tørket frukt, urter og lakris. Vann forsterker den tørkede frukten, i tillegg finner jeg nøtter (særlig den tynne, brune hinnen rundt kjernen), kanel, plommesaus og mørk karamell. Smak: Tydelig eik og “sherryfat”, det vil si hint av gummi. Den holder seg på rett side av grensen, heldigvis og byr på appelsinskall og noe sødme som smaker som malt. Med vann finner jeg kaffe, brunt sukker og tørket, mørk frukt, men fortsatt en del fatnoter som ligger og vaker med litt bitterhet og tanniner.”
drikkelig.no
LAUNCH DATE
6. NOVEMBER 2020 VINMONOPOLET.NO
ABV:
49.8 %
CL:
50 CL
VOLUME
795 8BOTTLES
INGREDIENTS:
Malted barley, kveik
METHOD & MATURATION:
Traditional double distillation. Barrel aged in Oleroso sherry, Moscatel, Riversaltes and Pedro Ximenez barrels.
COLOR:
Deep golden.
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EDITION 15

Eiktyrne Fransk Eik Countdown 2

12 måneder
LAUNCH DATE
November 21, 2021
ABV:
49.1 %
CL:
50 CL
VOLUME
1939 BOTTLES
INGREDIENTS:
Barley malt
METHOD & MATURATION:
Traditional double distillation, aged in mainly French oak barrels.
COLOR:
Medium deep yellow brown.
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Nose

Nuanced, cool, and slightly peppery aroma of malt, grain, dried fruit, cask, a little camphor, vanilla, and herb.

Taste

Full-bodied, long, and malty with hints of dried fruit, oak, vanilla, some spices, and herbs.

Written by Thomas Øhrbom
at Whisky Saga

“Score 86/100”
whiskysaga.com

“Well, this is a countdown I will be following closely!”

EDITION 15

Eiktyrne Fransk Eik Countdown 2

12 måneder

Nose

Nuanced, cool, and slightly peppery aroma of malt, grain, dried fruit, cask, a little camphor, vanilla, and herb.

Taste

Full-bodied, long, and malty with hints of dried fruit, oak, vanilla, some spices, and herbs.

Finish

Medium long finish. Greener still now, but it retains the rich and somewhat spicy fruitiness.

Written by Thomas Øhrbom at Whisky Saga

“Score 84/100”


whiskysaga.com

“Well, this is a countdown I will be following closely!”

ABV:
49.1 %
CL:
50 CL
VOLUME
1939 BOTTLES
INGREDIENTS:
BARLEY MALT
METHOD & MATURATION:
TRADITIONAL DOUBLE DISTILLATION, AGED IN MAINLY FRENCH OAK BARRELS.
COLOR:
Medium-deep yellow-brown.
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EDITION 17

Eiktyrne Fransk Eik Countdown 1

24 måneder
LAUNCH DATE
November 21, 2021
ABV:
50.4 %
CL:
50 CL
VOLUME
1939 BOTTLES
CASK:
About 70 % of the maturation has been in French oak. We intend to reach 100% French Oak after the three preliminary ‘Countdown bottlings’. Hopefully, we achieve this in 2024, but it really depends on when the whisky is ready to be released.
INGREDIENTS:
Norwegian malt
METHOD & MATURATION:
Traditional double distillation, aged in over 90% French oak barrels.
COLOR:
Medium deep orange yellow.
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Nose

Nuanced aroma of light malt, cask, dried fruit, and citrus, a little vanilla, honey, and camphor.

Taste

Full-bodied and complex with hints of light malt, dried fruit, barrel spices, a little caramel, and nuts.

Written by Thomas Øhrbom
at Whisky Saga 

“Score 86/100”
whiskysaga.com

“Well, this is a countdown I will be following closely!”

EDITION 17

Eiktyrne Fransk Eik Countdown 1

24 måneder

Nose

Nuanced aroma of light malt, cask, dried fruit, and citrus, a little vanilla, honey, and camphor.

Taste

Full-bodied and complex with hints of light malt, dried fruit, barrel spices, a little caramel, and nuts.

Written by Thomas Øhrbom at Whisky Saga

“Score 84/100”


whiskysaga.com

“Well, this is a countdown I will be following closely!”

LAUNCH DATE
November 21, 2021 VINMONOPOLET.NO
ABV:
50.4 %
CL:
50 CL
VOLUME
1939 BOTTLES
CASK:
ABOUT 70 % OF THE MATURATION HAS BEEN IN FRENCH OAK. WE INTEND TO REACH 100% FRENCH OAK AFTER THE THREE PRELIMINARY ‘COUNTDOWN BOTTLINGS’. HOPEFULLY, WE ACHIEVE THIS IN 2024, BUT IT REALLY DEPENDS ON WHEN THE WHISKY IS READY TO BE RELEASED.
INGREDIENTS:
NORWEGIAN MALT
METHOD & MATURATION:
TRADITIONAL DOUBLE DISTILLATION, AGED IN OVER 90% FRENCH OAK BARRELS.
COLOR:
MEDIUM DEEP ORANGE YELLOW.
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EDITION 14

EIKTYRNE KVEIK OG MALT

24 måneder
ABV:
49.8 %
CL:
50 CL
VOLUME
98 BOTTLES
INGREDIENTS:
Norwegian malt
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Nose

Caramel, rich vanilla and rowan berries. Rich and velvety soft.

Taste

Medium body. Rather sweet; dried fruits and caramel notes. Creamy. Somewhat green in style.

Finish

Medium to short finish. Sugary sweet. Dry-ish now. Ginger and cinnamon. Some oakiness.

Written by Thomas Øhrbom
at Whisky Saga

“Score 86/100”
whiskysaga.com

“Well, this is a countdown I will be following closely!”

EDITION 14

Eiktyrne Fransk Eik Countdown 3

24 måneder

Nose

Caramel, rich vanilla and rowan berries. Rich and velvety soft.

Taste

Medium body. Rather sweet; dried fruits and caramel notes. Creamy. Somewhat green in style.

Finish

Medium to short finish. Sugary sweet. Dry-ish now. Ginger and cinnamon. Some oakiness.

Written by Thomas Øhrbom at Whisky Saga

“Score 84/100”


whiskysaga.com

“Well, this is a countdown I will be following closely!”

ABV:
49.8 %
CL:
50 CL
VOLUME
98 BOTTLES
INGREDIENTS:
NORWEGIAN MALT
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EDITION 11

Quadruple

Batch II
LAUNCH DATE
6. NOVEMBER 2020 VINMONOPOLET.NO
ABV:
51 %
CL:
50 CL
VOLUME
892 BOTTLES
CASK:
The name Quadruple does not indicate quadruple distilled but rather that is has been matured in four different cask types. The cask types used this time around are American virgin oak (225 L), Bloodtub Oloroso cask (40 L), ex-brandy cask (300 L), and finally Jerez de la Frontera PX butt (500 L). The difference from batch I is the type of PX cask, as the batch I used a PX cask from Montilla-Moriles.
INGREDIENTS:
100% MALTED BARLEY
METHOD & MATURATION:
Traditional double distillation. NAS.
COLOR:
Deep Copper
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Nose
Warm and welcoming. White pepper, black pepper, earthy vanilla and earthy cinnamon. Rich, deep and fruity sweetness. Cocoa nibs - dry, dusty, rich and decadent. Baked apples with a dusting of caramelized honey. Dark chocolate with nuts and cherry jam filling, with a sprinkling of orange zest on top.

Taste
Rich and full bodied mouthfeel. Creamy malt and chocolate with cherry jam. Dried fruits - mainly apricot, plums and figs. Mild spices.

Finish
Medium long finish. A fine balance between deep fruity notes and tempered spices. Vanilla and mild caramel sauce. A quartet of black pepper corns, thyme, green mint and dried ginger in theend.

Written by Thomas Øhrbom
at Whisky Saga
“Well, I like it! Score 88/100”
whiskysaga.com

“I get some fruity sweetness on the nose at first. Apricot and figs. A bit dry with oak, dust and orange peel. After spending a while in my glass it becomes warm with malt and different spices. Especially cardamom and nutmeg. Smooth and spicy on the palate. Very rich, warm and fruity. Baked red apples and ripe mango. The finish is lingering. Dried apricot, burnt caramel and still spicy. Lots of black pepper and some chili. My score: nose 21 / taste 23 / finish 22 / balance 22 = 88”
theladiesshare.com

“En svært bra whisky for alderen! Kompleks og interessant, og mye smak og utvikling i glasset – alderen til tross tror jeg faktisk ikke denne burde ha ligget så veldig mye lenger. Bloodtub-fatet som tidligere inneholdt sherry, drar antagelig en del av lasset her. Særlig avslutningen pleier å rakne litt i veldig unge whiskyer synes jeg, men her er også den godt utviklet og integrert, og faktisk litt Glenfarclas-aktig, med det litt svidde karamellpreget. Den klart beste Eiktyrne-tapningen jeg har smakt så langt. Karakter: 86/100”
whiskymoro.com

“I appreciate the finish on Eiktyrne Quadruple Batch II. It is long, it is complex, and the malty notes linger on my tongue for quite some time. The dried fruit notes are brief, but the delicious toffee notes leave a smile on my face, and the experience ends with a tiny sprinkle of spice. Even though the ABV is rather high in this youngster of a whisky, the alcohol is not dominating it, and I find it to be an enjoyable dram.”
freedomandwhisky.no

“Lukt: Sødme, frukt, vanilje, plomme, sitrus, nøtter, karamell, krydder. Smak: Rund, søt, sødme, frukt, tørket frukt, plomme, sitrus, pære, krydder. Ettersmak: Veldig lang, kraftig fruktsødme, krydder, alkohol. Dette er en god whisky som har en god balanse og kompleksitet. Score: 88/100, which is “Good enjoyable whisky. On the buying list.””
facebook.com

“Nese: Eik, svart te og vanilje. Innslag av tørket frukt, urter og lakris. Vann forsterker den tørkede frukten, i tillegg finner jeg nøtter (særlig den tynne, brune hinnen rundt kjernen), kanel, plommesaus og mørk karamell. Smak: Tydelig eik og “sherryfat”, det vil si hint av gummi. Den holder seg på rett side av grensen, heldigvis og byr på appelsinskall og noe sødme som smaker som malt. Med vann finner jeg kaffe, brunt sukker og tørket, mørk frukt, men fortsatt en del fatnoter som ligger og vaker med litt bitterhet og tanniner.”
drikkelig.no

EDITION 11

Quadruple

Batch II

Nose
Warm and welcoming. White pepper, black pepper, earthy vanilla and earthy cinnamon. Rich, deep and fruity sweetness. Cocoa nibs - dry, dusty, rich and decadent. Baked apples with a dusting of caramelized honey. Dark chocolate with nuts and cherry jam filling, with a sprinkling of orange zest on top.

Taste
Rich and full bodied mouthfeel. Creamy malt and chocolate with cherry jam. Dried fruits - mainly apricot, plums and figs. Mild spices.

Finish
Medium long finish. A fine balance between deep fruity notes and tempered spices. Vanilla and mild caramel sauce. A quartet of black pepper corns, thyme, green mint and dried ginger in theend.

Written by Thomas Øhrbom at Whisky Saga
“Well, I like it! Score 88/100”
whiskysaga.com

“I get some fruity sweetness on the nose at first. Apricot and figs. A bit dry with oak, dust and orange peel. After spending a while in my glass it becomes warm with malt and different spices. Especially cardamom and nutmeg. Smooth and spicy on the palate. Very rich, warm and fruity. Baked red apples and ripe mango. The finish is lingering. Dried apricot, burnt caramel and still spicy. Lots of black pepper and some chili. My score: nose 21 / taste 23 / finish 22 / balance 22 = 88”
theladiesshare.com

“En svært bra whisky for alderen! Kompleks og interessant, og mye smak og utvikling i glasset – alderen til tross tror jeg faktisk ikke denne burde ha ligget så veldig mye lenger. Bloodtub-fatet som tidligere inneholdt sherry, drar antagelig en del av lasset her. Særlig avslutningen pleier å rakne litt i veldig unge whiskyer synes jeg, men her er også den godt utviklet og integrert, og faktisk litt Glenfarclas-aktig, med det litt svidde karamellpreget. Den klart beste Eiktyrne-tapningen jeg har smakt så langt. Karakter: 86/100”
whiskymoro.com

“I appreciate the finish on Eiktyrne Quadruple Batch II. It is long, it is complex, and the malty notes linger on my tongue for quite some time. The dried fruit notes are brief, but the delicious toffee notes leave a smile on my face, and the experience ends with a tiny sprinkle of spice. Even though the ABV is rather high in this youngster of a whisky, the alcohol is not dominating it, and I find it to be an enjoyable dram.”
freedomandwhisky.no

“Lukt: Sødme, frukt, vanilje, plomme, sitrus, nøtter, karamell, krydder. Smak: Rund, søt, sødme, frukt, tørket frukt, plomme, sitrus, pære, krydder. Ettersmak: Veldig lang, kraftig fruktsødme, krydder, alkohol. Dette er en god whisky som har en god balanse og kompleksitet. Score: 88/100, which is “Good enjoyable whisky. On the buying list.””
facebook.com

“Nese: Eik, svart te og vanilje. Innslag av tørket frukt, urter og lakris. Vann forsterker den tørkede frukten, i tillegg finner jeg nøtter (særlig den tynne, brune hinnen rundt kjernen), kanel, plommesaus og mørk karamell. Smak: Tydelig eik og “sherryfat”, det vil si hint av gummi. Den holder seg på rett side av grensen, heldigvis og byr på appelsinskall og noe sødme som smaker som malt. Med vann finner jeg kaffe, brunt sukker og tørket, mørk frukt, men fortsatt en del fatnoter som ligger og vaker med litt bitterhet og tanniner.”
drikkelig.no
LAUNCH DATE
6. NOVEMBER 2020 VINMONOPOLET.NO
ABV:
51 %
CL:
50 CL
VOLUME
892 BOTTLES
CASK:
The name Quadruple does not indicate quadruple distilled but rather that is has been matured in four different cask types. The cask types used this time around are American virgin oak (225 L), Bloodtub Oloroso cask (40 L), ex-brandy cask (300 L), and finally Jerez de la Frontera PX butt (500 L). The difference from batch I is the type of PX cask, as the batch I used a PX cask from Montilla-Moriles.
INGREDIENTS:
100% MALTED BARLEY
METHOD & MATURATION:
Traditional double distillation. NAS.
COLOR:
Deep Copper
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