PUNI Nero Italian Single Malt Whisky (700ml)

Volume: 700ml      ABV: 43%      Age: No Age Statement      Country: Italy

PUNI distillery, named after the near by river, is the only Whisky distillery in Italy (Written in 2018). It was built by the Ebensperger family, with Albrecht Ebensperger laying the first stone in the foundations in 2010.  Puni is a stunningly built distillery situated near he Ortler mountain range in the Alps.  Known as the “Highlands of Italy” this is a perfect location to distil and mature quality whisky.  The copper pot stills were crafted in the whisky capital of the world, Speyside in Scotland and transported to the beautiful distillery, built also under the guidance of Scottish whisky experts, where they started running in the Spring of 2012. The mash bill for this fine whisky is made up of a combination of 3 different malted grains barley, wheat and rye.  This is to give thee spirit a unique and inspiring flavour and character profile. Barley for the malty, spiciness.  Wheat for the sweetness and rye for body and depth. For the maturation of the Puni spirit some of the casks are matured in ex-military bunkers, used in the Second World War.  The reason is that the bunkers are perfect for keeping the temperature and humidity to constant levels…creating the best maturing atmosphere. It is also a cool story!

Nero (Italian for “black”), a reference to this whisky being matured in casks that previously held Pinot Nero red wine, which is the Italian term for Pinot Noir. Awarded the World Whiskies Award for Best Italian Single Malt 2017.

Our Tasting Notes

Nose: Honey sweetness and slightly floral with tropical fruits and cinnamon.

Palate: Toasted almonds and ginger stems gives way to ripe fruits, orange biscuits and cardamon.

Finish: Dried fruits and white pepper spice.