Bareksten One Ocean Expedition Whisky

Bareksten One Ocean Expedition Whisky, 7 YO, 56.8%

The first ever single malt release from OSS Craft Distillery located outside Bergen, Norway. This seven year old whisky has traveled 60.000 nautical miles on a 604 day ocean expedition on the sail ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl. Matured in a single ex-bourbon cask (cask#212). Limited to 382 bottles (50 cl).

The Bareksten One Ocean Expedition Whisky is available to buy in Norway at NOK 2137 (17308902).

Nose: Mild caramel with a hint of coconut and earthy vanilla.

Taste: Full-bodied with a very creamy mouthfeel. Intensely spicy, featuring strong oaky spiciness that borders on burning and fiery.

Finish: Medium to long, with the strange burning sensation lingering, accompanied by dark chocolate.

Comment: Bold and fiery.

Score 83/100

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Sláinte!

-Thomas