Mackmyra Björksav Swedish Single Malt Whisky

Mackmyra Björksav Swedish Single Malt Whisky is a 92.2 proof (46.1% ABV), 700mL seasonal limited edition — a spring release from Mackmyra Svensk Whisky, partially matured in casks saturated with Swedish birch sap wine from artisan winery Grythyttan Vin. "Björksav" means birch sap in Swedish, and the tie-in runs deep: birch sap is harvested only once a year in March, and this whisky was built for the season. Just 15,000 bottles were produced for the March 2021 launch, and it is non-chill filtered and unpeated. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.

• ABV: 46.1% (92.2 proof)
• Size: 700mL
• Casks: ex-bourbon + oloroso-seasoned American oak + birch-sap-wine-seasoned Swedish/American oak (~30% / ~24% / ~20%)
• Age: no age statement; spring 2021 seasonal, 15,000 bottles
• Distillery: Mackmyra Svensk Whisky, Sweden — founded 1999
• Style: non-chill filtered, non-peated, no additives

Spring, In a Cask of Birch Sap

Master Blender Angela D'Orazio says "Björksav evokes that feeling of spring," and the recipe makes it literal: alongside ex-bourbon and oloroso casks, the whisky matures in casks that previously held birch sap wine from Grythyttan Vin — a Mackmyra collaboration you won't find anywhere else. Mackmyra was founded in 1999 by eight friends from Stockholm's Royal Institute of Technology who asked why Sweden had no whisky of its own; the answer became one of Europe's most innovative distilleries, home to the gravity-fed Gravity Distillery near Gävle and 30-litre casks that mature whisky more intensively than standard sizes. The official nose is floral and fruity with vanilla fudge, sandalwood, cedar, toasted bread, and the floral, slightly waxy notes of birch sap wine — cherry, raisins, apple, pear, lemon — and the palate follows with fresh fruit, light minerals and herbs, anise, white pepper, ginger, and a slightly oily texture. Browse more whiskey and explore the Mackmyra collection at Del Mesa Liquor.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Floral and fruity with light spice, vanilla fudge, sandalwood, cedar, toasted bread, birch-sap-wine notes (Mackmyra official).

Palate: Fresh fruity spice with minerals and herbs; vanilla fudge, raisins, apple, ripe pears, lemon; anise, white pepper, ginger.

Finish: Light, spicy notes in harmony with toasted oak and dried fruits.

How to Enjoy

Neat in a tulip glass to catch the birch-sap florality — this one is about the cask story. A spring sipper that drinks like a lighter Speyside with a Swedish accent.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "Björksav" mean?
Birch sap in Swedish. The whisky is partially matured in casks saturated with Swedish birch sap wine from Grythyttan Vin.

What proof is Mackmyra Björksav?
92.2 proof (46.1% ABV) in the 700mL bottle.

Is it a limited edition?
Yes — a spring 2021 seasonal limited to 15,000 bottles.

Who makes Mackmyra whisky?
Mackmyra Svensk Whisky, founded 1999 in Sweden by eight friends from Stockholm's Royal Institute of Technology.

Sweden's spring in a bottle — order Mackmyra Björksav Swedish Single Malt Whisky online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.