High Coast Dàlvve The Signature Malt is a prominent Swedish single malt whisky produced by the High Coast Distillery (originally known as Box Destilleri before its rebranding in 2018). Launched in November 2016, Dàlvve served as the distillery’s first ongoing, core product release. The word "Dàlvve" translates to "winter" in the Southern Sami dialect, acting as a tribute to the extreme seasonal climate changes of northern Sweden that help accelerate the wood maturation process.
The core technical specifications and flavor characteristics of this signature expression:
- Maturity Profile: Aged on average for just over 5 years.
- Cask Influence: Primary aging takes place in 200-liter first-fill Bourbon barrels, with some batches integrating light sherry cask influence.
- Peat Level: Medium-smoked and semi-peated. Approximately one-quarter of the blend contains heavily peated malt whisky, while the rest is unpeated.
- Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Bottled at a sturdy 46% ABV.
- Purity: Non-chill filtered and contains no added artificial coloring
Flavor
- Nose: Showcases a complex, clean bouquet featuring pine needles, coconut, fruity undertones, leather, and soft peat.
- Taste: Offers approachable vanilla sweetness and creamy fudge, balanced nicely by licorice.
- Finish: Concludes with a distinctly smoky tail that remains light and fruit-forward.
