Mackmyra Svensk Distillery

• Distillery: Mackmyra Svensk Whisky (Mackmyra Distillery)
• Location: Gävle (main production), with tasting and small-batch facilities in Mackmyra village
• Founded: 1999
• Owner: Mackmyra Svensk Whisky AB
• Special feature:
  • First commercial Swedish whisky produced in Sweden
  • Unique maturation in casks made from local Swedish oak, sometimes combined with other types of casks (sherry, port, cognac)
  • Known for fresh, fruity aromas and innovative flavours that are typically Scandinavian

💡 Fun fact: Mackmyra uses local ingredients, such as Swedish barley and water from nearby lakes and springs, giving their whisky a true “terroir” character.