Puni Nero Whisky Italian Single Malt Whisky 43%abv - 30ml

Puni is an architecturally stunning modern whisky distillery in the beautiful mountainous South Tyrol area of Northern Italy, a nice hike away from the tri-border where Switzerland, Austria and Italy meet. It was the first whisky distillery in Italy and is run by the Ebensperger family. The distillery is proudly South Tyrolean. After conflicts between Austria and Italy over the region, South Tyrol has become an autonomous self-governing region of Italy and is doing well as it is per capita by far the wealthiest region of Italy. There is a movement for North and East Tirol in Austria and South Tyrol in Italy to secede and form their own country in the EU called Tyrol/Tirol. People here speak German and Ladin (an ancient Rhaeto-Romance language that has survived in remote mountain valleys)- not Italian. The whisky is named after Puni a mountain river with a Ladin name. This region also was one of the first to cultivate Rye and this whisky has malted Rye and Barley and Wheat in the mash. I went to a Puni tasting about 5 years ago and this whisky with a Pinot Nero wine cask finish was my favourite.

 

Only 3000 bottles made, the Puni Nero has a flavour profile of plums, wild berries and orange zest.

Awards & Accolades
Double Gold - CWSA 2017
Best Italian Single Malt - World Whiskies Awards 2017
Gold - The Global Spirits Masters 2017