High Coast Dalvve The Signature Malt Swedish Whisky
High Coast Dalvve The Signature Malt is a 46% ABV (92 proof) Swedish single malt whisky in a 750mL bottle, matured on average for just over five years in first-fill bourbon barrels — the distillery's first permanent release and its medium-smoky flagship, non chill-filtered and uncolored, available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 46% (92 proof) — official
- Size: 750mL
- Age: no age statement — matured on average just over 5 years in first-fill bourbon barrels
- Peat: medium-smoky style — about a quarter of the blend contains peated malt whisky
- Filtration/color: non chill-filtered, natural color
- Distillery: High Coast Distillery, Bjärtrå, Sweden — on the Ångermanälven river inside the UNESCO High Coast World Heritage coastline; founded 2010 as Box Destilleri, renamed 2018
Winter, in a Bottle
Dàlvve means "winter" in Southern Sami, and High Coast calls it a tribute to the changing seasons that shape its whisky — the dramatic swings between icy northern winters and warm summers in Ådalen drive the spirit in and out of the oak, giving it what the distillery calls "a maturity beyond its years." Launched in November 2016 as the first permanent, continuously produced release in the distillery's history, Dàlvve is the signature malt everything else is measured against. Explore more whisky from around the world or see the full High Coast range.
Tasting Notes
Official notes: pine, coconut, a hint of leather, and peat on the nose; sweet and full-bodied on the palate with vanilla and fudge; a finish of liquorice, vanilla, and a smoky tail.
How to Enjoy
Neat or with a few drops of water to open up the vanilla and smoke — 46% ABV carries it well either way. It also holds its own in a Rob Roy or a smoky Old Fashioned variation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Dàlvve" mean?
Dàlvve means "winter" in Southern Sami — a tribute to the changing seasons that shape the whisky at the distillery on Sweden's High Coast.
Is High Coast Dalvve peated?
It's a medium-smoky style: about a quarter of the blend contains peated malt whisky, bottled at 46% ABV, non chill-filtered and uncolored.
How old is it?
No age statement — it's matured on average for just over five years in first-fill bourbon barrels.
Sweden's signature single malt — order High Coast Dalvve online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.