Stauning Whiskey - The re-creation of Danish distilling history
Stauning Whisky: The Re-creation of Danish Distilling History
Stauning Whisky is not just a whisky, but a testament to the Danish past and the innovative spirit of modern life. Located in the West Jutland countryside near the town of Stauning, this distillery has been on a journey to create unique and authentic whisky experiences since its inception in 2005.
The story behind Stauning Whiskey
Stauning Whisky was founded by nine local friends with diverse backgrounds - from doctors to teachers - but with a shared passion for whisky. The idea for the distillery, like many great ideas, came about over dinner with a glass of good whisky.
They decided to take the plunge and establish their own distillery, reflecting Danish tradition and local character. The name Stauning was chosen to acknowledge the place where it all began - the rural town of Stauning in West Jutland.
From hobby to international recognition
Stauning Whisky started in a small fishing village, but has since grown into a world-renowned distillery. The first few years were a time of experimentation, patience and learning. From distilling whisky in an old slaughterhouse, Stauning Whisky is now based in a state-of-the-art distillery.
Thanks to an investment from Diageo, the world's largest alcohol producer, in 2015, Stauning has been able to expand production dramatically. But despite this increase in scale, they have managed to maintain their core values - quality over quantity, local touch and traditional distillation methods.
Unique production methods
Stauning Whisky is committed to using traditional methods. All stages of production take place on site - from malting the barley, fermentation, distillation, to aging and bottling. The distillery malts its own barley in the traditional way, something that very few distilleries in the world do today.
The distillery uses directly heated pot stills, an old-fashioned method that is labor-intensive and time-consuming, but results in a deeper and more complex flavor. The whisky produced is of the Single Malt type, meaning that all whisky comes from the same distillery and is distilled from malted barley.
Stauning Whiskey range
Stauning Whisky has several different ranges. Their 'Research Series' is their playground for experimenting with different grains, yeasts, casks and distillation techniques. The 'Core Range' includes Stauning KAOS, a blend of their smoked and unsmoked whisky, Stauning Rye, a 100% rye whisky, and Stauning Peat, a smoked malt whisky.
Each bottle of Stauning Whiskey is a reflection of the Danish landscape, traditions and innovation. With its commitment to authenticity and quality, Stauning Whiskey has managed to put Denmark on the world's whisky map.
