Whisky El Clasico 70cl - Stauning
StauningWhisky 70 cl 45.7% vol Notes of vanilla, dried fruit, sweet spices
$101.12−30%($144.46/ℓ)
Recommended price: $144.55
Excise and customs charges incl. (EU, CH, US only)
Ends in:
Technical information
- Producer
- Stauning
- Type
- Whisky
- Format
- 70 cl
- Gradation
- 45.7%
- Aging
- Minimum 3 years
- Aromatic profile
- Notes of vanilla, dried fruit, sweet spices
- Ingredients
- Malted barley, water, yeast
- Type of cask
- American oak barrels
- Distillation method
- Distillation in traditional pot still
- Number of distillations
- 2
- Filtration
- Not cold filtered
- Color
- Light amber
- Consumption
- At room temperature, neat or with water
AI
The Bottle of Italy Sommelier
Advice to help you choose and enjoy it at its best.
Let’s talk about Whisky El Clasico 70cl - Stauning
More questions
Sommelier AIWhisky El Clasico 70cl - Stauning
More questions
The Whisky El Clasico by Stauning is born in the picturesque region of Denmark, where artisanal distillation meets a bold and contemporary spirit.
Made with a careful selection of barley malt, this single malt stands out for its balanced character, the result of a long aging in oak barrels that provide a refined balance between sweetness and spices. On the nose, it opens with enveloping notes of vanilla, honey, and light hints of dried fruit, while the palate captures complex notes of toasted caramel, citrus, and a delicate touch of black pepper. The finish is persistent and smooth, with an elegant memory of aromatic herbs and mineral essences that evoke the Danish coastal landscapes.
Perfect to enjoy neat, this whisky also pairs well with dark chocolate or aged cheeses, enhancing its depth and complexity. A bottle that tells the passion for quality and experimentation, ideal for those seeking a distinctive tasting experience deeply rooted in the Nordic terroir.
Made with a careful selection of barley malt, this single malt stands out for its balanced character, the result of a long aging in oak barrels that provide a refined balance between sweetness and spices. On the nose, it opens with enveloping notes of vanilla, honey, and light hints of dried fruit, while the palate captures complex notes of toasted caramel, citrus, and a delicate touch of black pepper. The finish is persistent and smooth, with an elegant memory of aromatic herbs and mineral essences that evoke the Danish coastal landscapes.
Perfect to enjoy neat, this whisky also pairs well with dark chocolate or aged cheeses, enhancing its depth and complexity. A bottle that tells the passion for quality and experimentation, ideal for those seeking a distinctive tasting experience deeply rooted in the Nordic terroir.
Distillery
Stauning
West JutlandDenmarkSince 2005
Stauning is a Danish distillery specializing in barley- and rye-based whiskies made from locally grown cereals. Founded by the original partners in 2005, it is known for floor malting, flame‑heated copper column stills and a 'grain-to-glass' approach that blends tradition and experimentation.
- Grain-to-glass production using cereals grown around the distillery
- Floor malting
- Use of flame-heated stills and double distillation
- Purpose-built modern facility opened in 2018 while retaining artisanal methods
- Experimental series with finishes in unconventional casks
Specialities
- whisky
- rye whisky
- single malt
- New Nordic whisky
- grain-to-glass distillery
- craft whisky
The story
Born as a project of nine friends in 2005 in an old slaughterhouse in the village of Stauning (West Coast of Denmark), commercial production began in 2011. To meet growing demand, a purpose-built modern distillery was opened near the original site in 2018 while retaining artisanal practices such as floor malting and direct-fire distillation.
Distillation
Double distillation in small flame‑heated copper pot stills, keeping shapes and sizes that replicate the artisanal style of the original production.
Ageing
Maturation in oak casks with primary use of ex-bourbon and virgin American oak; experiments and finishes in ex-mezcal, ex-cognac, ex-calvados casks and casks used for vermouth and other liquids.
Raw materials
- barley
- rye
- peat (for the local smoking process)
- heather (erica) (used occasionally for smoking)
Representative products
- Whisky Bastard 70cl - Stauning
- Whisky El Clasico 70cl - Stauning
- Whisky Høst 70cl - Stauning
- Whisky Kaos 70cl - Stauning
- Whisky Rye 70cl - Stauning
- Whisky Smoke 70cl - Stauning