Baldur’s Release No.008 is a bold and expressive single malt, crafted from 100% malted barley and patiently matured for seven years. It begins its journey in a once-used bourbon cask, developing a foundation of soft vanilla, golden toffee, and honeyed malt before being finished in an Islay cask, where it takes on a distinctive coastal character.
On the nose, gentle waves of peat smoke rise alongside notes of caramelized sugar, toasted oak, and a subtle salinity reminiscent of ocean air. The palate opens with a smooth sweetness - honey, vanilla, and malted biscuit - before evolving into layers of smoky depth, charred wood, and a touch of brine. Hints of dried fruit and baking spice add complexity, while the influence of the Islay cask brings a lingering, earthy smokiness.
The finish is long and warming, with soft peat smoke, sea salt, and a delicate sweetness that slowly fades, leaving a balanced and memorable impression.
A beautifully layered whisky that captures both the richness of its prairie roots and the wild, coastal influence of its final cask. Baldur’s No.008 is a journey of contrast, depth, and discovery.
Baldur’s Release No.008 is a bold and expressive single malt, crafted from 100% malted barley and patiently matured for seven years. It begins its journey in a once-used bourbon cask, developing a foundation of soft vanilla, golden toffee, and honeyed malt before being finished in an Islay cask, where it takes on a distinctive coastal character.
On the nose, gentle waves of peat smoke rise alongside notes of caramelized sugar, toasted oak, and a subtle salinity reminiscent of ocean air. The palate opens with a smooth sweetness - honey, vanilla, and malted biscuit - before evolving into layers of smoky depth, charred wood, and a touch of brine. Hints of dried fruit and baking spice add complexity, while the influence of the Islay cask brings a lingering, earthy smokiness.
The finish is long and warming, with soft peat smoke, sea salt, and a delicate sweetness that slowly fades, leaving a balanced and memorable impression.
A beautifully layered whisky that captures both the richness of its prairie roots and the wild, coastal influence of its final cask. Baldur’s No.008 is a journey of contrast, depth, and discovery.
