A Nordic rye with Iberian flair, this inventive release began as Stauning’s signature rye, initially matured in American virgin oak, then finished for over a year in Spanish vermouth casks. The result is a warm‑blooded, amber-hued rye with a distinctly bittersweet, herbal profile inspired by the Manhattan cocktail.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Warm orchard fruits—like apples and oranges—plus ripe plum, burnt sugar, cinnamon, roasted caramel, honeyed herbs, and light oak spice.
Palate: A rich tapestry of sweet and spicy—dried fruits, citrus peel, crushed pepper, ginger, clove, and vermouth’s bittersweet botanicals—underpinned by toffee and rye warmth.
Finish: Long, warm, and slightly tingly—lasting impressions of bittersweet vermouth, earth, spice, and clean grain.
Serving Suggestions:
Enjoy neat or over a large ice cube to reveal layered spice and fruit undertones. Also excels in premium Manhattans, Boulevardiers, or rye-forward cocktails.
Accolades & Community Notes:
Whisky Advocate: 89 pts — “Intriguing, complex and distinctive… peppermint spice, baked orange peel… bitter herbs… drink neat or enliven your Boulevardier game.”
Whisky Unplugged: Notes of butterscotch, toffee, citrus, rye spice—and a long bittersweet finish .
WhiskyStack: “Ripe plums, apple, orange, burnt sugar, cinnamon… long warm aftertaste with vermouth’s bittersweet herbal notes.”
Technical Details:
Grains: Floor-malted Danish rye and barley, grown locally
Distillation: Double-distilled in small, open-fired copper pot stills
Maturation: ~3 years in American virgin oak, finished ~1 year in Spanish vermouth casks
ABV: 45,7%
Bottle Size: 700ml
Batch #2
Non‑chill filtered, natural colour
Delivery within South Africa:
All orders are delivered from our central warehouse located in Montague Gardens, Western Cape. Local orders are usually delivered in 0-2 working days. Orders outside of Cape Town but within SA are generally delivered within 2-5 working days. If you require expedited delivery, please feel free to contact us for a quote on Overnight Delivery, which typically takes 1-3 working days, depending on your area.
While we strive for timely deliveries, there are occasional instances where delays may occur. These are rare but can happen due to unforeseen circumstances.
Delivery Rates:
At checkout, you will be presented with delivery options and corresponding rates. These rates are provided directly by our courier partners and are displayed as is. On rare occasions, a courier may generate an incorrect delivery rate due to issues with the address recognition. In such cases, we will arrange for an alternative courier to deliver your order at a similar rate to the original cost.
We believe in offering transparency in our delivery fees and, as such, do not include any delivery costs in our product pricing. We do not profit from delivery fees.
Third-Party Couriers:
For the majority of our orders, we rely on third-party courier services for delivery. Regular notifications will be sent and on the day of delivery the couriers will notify you via sms, call or email . If the courier is unable to reach you, we will get in touch with you to arrange an alternative solution.
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If there is something wrong with your product, we will gladly issue a full refund of 100% of your purchase amount. To process this, please reach out to us at info@mothercityliquor.co.za as soon as possible, and we will guide you through the refund process.
Order Cancellations:
If you need to cancel your order, simply email us at info@mothercityliquor.co.za, and we’ll assist you with the cancellation process. Please note, cancellations will incur a small fee of 10%, which covers the transaction fees we incur for processing each order. If your order has already been shipped, please be aware that the shipping fee is non-refundable.
Consignment Orders:
We do not offer consignment stock or consignment deals.
Returns:
If you find that there is an issue with your product, you are eligible to return it to us. Here’s how you can initiate the return:
Exceptions to Returns:
Sale or Special Offer Items: Only regular-priced items are eligible for a refund. Unfortunately, items purchased on sale or as part of a special offer cannot be refunded.
