Puni Gold Italian Whisky

Description

PUNI was established by Albrecht Ebensperger in the Vinschgau valley, the ‘Highlands of Italy’ in 2010. The distillery takes its name from the Puni river, which flows nearby through the valley. Much like Scottish distilleries, which very often have gaelic names, PUNI is an ancient raetic name, deeply rooting the distillery in local history.

The growing of grain has a long tradition in the Vinschgau Valley, predominantly rye, and PUNI only uses locally grown rye in its mashbill. PUNI uses three types of malted cereals; the barley forms the malty, spicy foundation, the wheat adds a mellow sweetness and the rye brings body and depth to the spirit. The distillery is based amidst the Alps, inside a pretty funky 13 metre red brick cube. It was inspired by the traditional style of the old, air-permeable brick walls of a rural barn, coloured with soft earthy tones, sporting both tradition and modernity. Inside, it houses handcrafted copper pot stills.

In the spring of 2012, production finally began after over two years of construction. Little over three years after that in October 2015, the first Italian malt whisky was born! PUNI don’t like to overcomplicate things, demonstrated through their sleek bottles and packaging.

GOLD is the classic style of the Italian Malt Whisky. Matured exclusively in first-fill Ex-Bourbon casks, GOLD is a fragrant and elegant whisky with a bright golden colour and a timeless character. A harmonious marriage of summer fruits and sweet vanilla, completed by a beautiful touch of spicy oak.

Our signature flavour profile of fresh apples and pears paired with a spicy maltiness is always present. The nose is delicately sweet and reminiscent of candyfloss. Generous vanilla and ripening peaches emerge. Flowery aromas are intertwined with fresh and fruity notes of citrus fruits and malt. Scents of white roses, spicy oak wood a hint of pepper counterpoint the sweetness of banana, ripe mango and caramel.