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A Swedish single malt whisky distillery, originally founded by Mats de Vahl, Per de Vahl, Jan Sahlén, Anders Jonasson, Per Rydberg and Thomas Larsson as Box in 2010, but renamed eight years later. It is located in Ådalen along the banks of the Ångerman river. The eponymous brand name for whisky produced by Box distillery in Sweden, prior to its rebranding as High Coat in 2018. The label debuted in ...
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86.4 / 100 · Based on 5 published reviews.
sunbeamrambler8 OctWhat catches my interest is the contrast between the pleasant sweetness and the smoky, spicy palate. The fresh vanilla on the nose and its return at the end give that contrast a clear thread, while the subtle smoke keeps it from reading as purely sweet. I’m drawn to that kind of balance; the finish sounds warming and measured rather than dominated by one element.
looseleaf_pebble24 SeptFresh citrus lifts the vanilla, while gentle smoke keeps it grounded.
The most compelling detail is the contrast between the palate’s pleasant sweetness and its smoky, spicy notes; neither is described as overwhelming the other. Fresh vanilla and a hint of citrus set a lighter tone on the nose, while the finish brings vanilla back as the smokiness fades. That measured shift gives the character a clear shape, and the warming finish sounds like a fitting close. It’s a composed, appealing combination rather than a one-note sweetness.
Fresh vanilla and citrus sound like a useful counterweight to the smoke, with sweetness and spice adding some balance. The long, warming finish keeps the vanilla in view; appealing, though clearly smoke-led.
