Whisky Review/Tasting: Langatun Sherry Cask Finish

Physical Whisky Characteristics

Origin: Switzerland
Type: Single Malt Whisky
Distillation and Maturation Process: Finished in Fino sherry casks
Age Statement: 8 years old (Vintage 2009, Bottled in 2017)
Color and Clarity: Not explicitly described, but it is uncolored
Bottle Design: Half-liter bottle, unique alcohol content (49.12% ABV) reflecting the zip code (4912) of Langatun's hometown, Arvangen. Single cask number 297, one of 573 bottles.

Balance of Flavors: Spicy and fruity, with a notable absence of sweetness or sourness.
Unique Characteristics: The whisky showcases a fresh spiciness paired with fruit compote, dried plums, and a non-sweet honey note reminiscent of honey wine (mead) after fermentation.
Comparison: Not directly compared to other whiskies, but noted as untypical due to its emphasis on spiciness and fruitiness over sweetness or sourness.

Anecdotes: The unique ABV (49.12%) is a playful nod to the distillery's hometown zip code. The distillery provided a small sample to the reviewer, allowing for a tasting without opening a full bottle.

Historical Context: Langatun is located in a very small town, with the nearest larger town being Langenthal, which houses the brewery providing the beer for whisky distillation.
Geographical Significance: The whisky's characteristics and production are deeply tied to its Swiss origins, from the local brewery's involvement to the distillery's homage to its hometown through the ABV percentage.

"It's a untypical whisky very much on the spicy and fruity side not on the sour or sweet side."
"The alcohol is not smellable, no."
"So if you come to Europe, especially to Switzerland, have a look for Langatun."

Langatun Sherry Cask Finish is an 8-year-old Swiss single malt whisky, finished in Fino sherry casks.
It features a unique flavor profile that leans towards spiciness and fruitiness, with notes of dried plums and a non-sweet honey reminiscent of mead.
The whisky's ABV is a playful reference to the distillery's hometown zip code.
It is produced in a small town, with a local brewery providing the beer for distillation.
The whisky is described as untypical, emphasizing its distinct departure from more common sweet or sour flavor profiles.

For the Whisky Adventurer: Individuals interested in exploring unique and unconventional single malts.
For the Flavor Hunter: Those who appreciate a strong emphasis on spicy and fruity notes over traditional sweetness.
For the Collector: Given its limited bottling and unique characteristics, collectors looking for rare or unusual whiskies might find this appealing.
For the Cultural Enthusiast: Anyone interested in whiskies with a strong sense of place and cultural significance, particularly related to Switzerland.