🥃 MACK by Mackmyra
MACK by Mackmyra is a Swedish single malt whisky at 40% ABV: made from Swedish raw materials, 200-litre ex-bourbon casks, no age statement; the brand suggests neat, on ice or in cocktails.
If you want a Swedish single malt that works in a cocktail as well as in a glass, start with MACK by Mackmyra. It is a Swedish single malt whisky from the Mackmyra brand and has the lowest strength among the brand's permanent versions at 40% ABV, with no age statement. The brand's website suggests serving it neat, on ice, or as the base of a cocktail, which makes it the most versatile version.
According to Difford's Guide, the whisky is made only from Swedish raw materials. The brand's website lists a single cask type, 200-litre ex-bourbon casks, and places the version within its elegant recipe, meaning it contains no smoke. The nose is described as pear, apple and citrus, and the palate as orange, apricot, honey and almond. As with any whisky in the EU, MACK must mature for at least three years in wooden casks.
Why it matters to you. MACK is the simplest version in terms of composition, since it uses only ex-bourbon casks. Mackmyra Brukswhisky is stronger and has ex-sherry and Swedish oak casks, while Mackmyra Svensk Ek is 46.1% ABV. MACK is convenient for cocktails, and for tasting you can compare the older versions. WHO reminds us that no level of alcohol consumption is safe for health.
Facts
| Alcohol (% vol.) | 40% ABV |
|---|---|
| Cask type | 200 l ex-bourbon |
| Raw material | malted barley; Swedish raw materials only (according to Difford's Guide) |
| Minimum maturation | at least 3 years under EU rules; no age statement |
| EU category | 2 — whisky (whisky/whiskey) |
| Legal basis | Regulation (EU) 2019/787, Annex I, category 2 (whisky); there is no separate protected geographical indication for Swedish whisky |
How it connects to Spirits
🥃 MACK by Mackmyra → kind of → 🥃 Whisky → kind of → 🥃 Spirits
Links
- Packed in
- 🍷 Oak barrel, 🥃 Ex-bourbon barrel
- Made from
- 🥃 Barley and malt in whisky
- What it contains
- 🍷 Ethanol
- What it affects
- 🍷 Alcohol and health, 🍷 Drunk driving
- Part of
- 🥃 Mackmyra, 🥃 Whisky
- Similar and different
- 🥃 Mackmyra Brukswhisky, 🥃 Mackmyra Brukswhisky, 🥃 Mackmyra Svensk Ek, 🥃 Mackmyra Svensk Ek
Frequently asked questions
Is MACK by Mackmyra a single malt or a blend?
A single malt. Both the Mackmyra website and Difford's Guide describe it as a Swedish single malt whisky.
What is the ABV of MACK by Mackmyra?
40% ABV, the minimum for whisky in the EU.
How do you drink MACK by Mackmyra?
The brand suggests serving it neat, on ice, or as the base of a cocktail.
Is MACK smoky or peated?
No. The brand places it within its elegant recipe, meaning it contains no smoke.
Does MACK have an age statement, and what casks does it use?
There is no age statement; under EU rules whisky must mature at least three years in wooden casks. The brand's website lists a single cask type: 200-litre ex-bourbon casks.
What to read next
- 🍷 Alcohol and health — Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- 🍷 Ethanol — The alcohol formed during fermentation that makes you drunk.
- 🍷 Oak barrel — A wooden vessel made of oak staves in which wine matures, picks up new aromas and slowly takes in air.
- 🍷 Drunk driving — Never drive after drinking wine: alcohol slows your reactions.
- 🥃 Barley and malt in whisky — Malted barley is the base of whisky: malt enzymes convert starch in the mash, and EU whisky is distilled below 94.8% vol. 'Single malt' means malted barley and one distillery.
Similar
🥃 Mackmyra Svensk Rök · 🥃 Mackmyra Brukswhisky · 🥃 Mackmyra Svensk Ek · 🥃 Woodford Reserve Malt · 🥃 Haig Club · 🥃 Scapa Glansa
⚠️ Spirit drinks contain alcohol and are for adults only. Alcohol harms health. Do not drink during pregnancy or before driving; check the label for ingredients and possible allergens.
Sources
- Mackmyra: MACK Swedish Single Malt Whisky (70 cl, 40 %; 200 l ex-bourbon; 'elegant' recipe; neat, on ice or in cocktails)
- Difford's Guide: Mack by Mackmyra Swedish Single Malt Whisky (40 %; only Swedish ingredients; no age statement)
- Regulation (EU) 2019/787 on spirit drinks (OJ L 130, 17.5.2019), Annex I, category 2 (whisky: cereals, distilled below 94.8 %, min. 3 years in wooden casks up to 700 l, min. 40 % ABV)
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)