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Gouden Carolus Belgian Single Malt Whisky

Gouden Carolus Belgian Single Malt Whisky

Size: 0,75 l
(46.0% ABV)
$79.99
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  • BrandGouden Carolus
  • CategoryWorld Whisk(e)y
  • CountryBelgium
  • DistilleryHet Anker
  • Age3 Year Old
  • Style Belgian Single Malt Whisky
  • Alcohol46.0%
California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 Warning.

Golden Belgian emperor of Single Malts.

In the ancient town of Mechelen, cozily between Brussels and Antwerp — and between the long traditions of brewing and distilling, there’s the Hek Anker Brewery. It was founded in 1471, and renamed to Gouden Carolus in 1960, after the Holy Roman emperor Charley V, who was born in Mechelen. After half a millennium of existence, the brewery built a proper Whisky distillery, a perfect companion to beer-making. As you know, beer and Whisky are cousins, and Gouden Carolus distills the Spirit from the mash of Gouden Carolus Tripel beer. To show that they mean business, the founders also ordered a handmade copper pot still from coopers in Scotland, first of its kind in Belgium.

Gouden Carolus Belgian Single Malt Whisky is matured in first-fill Bourbon casks for three years and finished in custom-made "Hek Anker" oak casks. The Spirit is uniquely refined, and it has a full and balanced palate. It got a ton of awards since its release in 2013, including gold at the International Spirits Challenge in 2017. It’s perfect neat or with a splash of water, and as they say in Mechelen, it’s "lekker."

Flavor Spiral TM
  • vanilla vanilla
  • apple apple
  • peach peach
  • citrus citrus
  • bittersweet bittersweet
  • woody woody
  • fruit fruit
  • chocolate chocolate
  • orange peel orange peel
Appearance / Color
Mahogany
 
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Fresh aromas of fruits, citrus, vanilla and crème brûlée.
 
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Full and balanced taste with notes of wood, peach, apple and vanilla.
 
Finish
Short finish with a bittersweet balance.

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Golden Belgian emperor of Single Malts.

In the ancient town of Mechelen, cozily between Brussels and Antwerp — and between the long traditions of brewing and distilling, there’s the Hek Anker Brewery. It was founded in 1471, and renamed to Gouden Carolus in 1960, after the Holy Roman emperor Charley V, who was born in Mechelen. After half a millennium of existence, the brewery built a proper Whisky distillery, a perfect companion to beer-making. As you know, beer and Whisky are cousins, and Gouden Carolus distills the Spirit from the mash of Gouden Carolus Tripel beer. To show that they mean business, the founders also ordered a handmade copper pot still from coopers in Scotland, first of its kind in Belgium.

Gouden Carolus Belgian Single Malt Whisky is matured in first-fill Bourbon casks for three years and finished in custom-made "Hek Anker" oak casks. The Spirit is uniquely refined, and it has a full and balanced palate. It got a ton of awards since its release in 2013, including gold at the International Spirits Challenge in 2017. It’s perfect neat or with a splash of water, and as they say in Mechelen, it’s "lekker."

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  • BrandGouden Carolus
  • CategoryWorld Whisk(e)y
  • CountryBelgium
  • DistilleryHet Anker
  • Age3 Year Old
  • Style Belgian Single Malt Whisky
  • Alcohol46.0%
California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 Warning.
Flavor Spiral TM
  • vanilla vanilla
  • apple apple
  • peach peach
  • citrus citrus
  • bittersweet bittersweet
  • woody woody
  • fruit fruit
  • chocolate chocolate
  • orange peel orange peel
Appearance / Color
Mahogany
 
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Fresh aromas of fruits, citrus, vanilla and crème brûlée.
 
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Full and balanced taste with notes of wood, peach, apple and vanilla.
 
Finish
Short finish with a bittersweet balance.

Customer Reviews

Based on 992 reviews
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Jacob
I just love the rich peach/app...

I just love the rich peach/apple flavor and hint of vanilla. clean finish.

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guest
Flavorful and a bit different....

Flavorful and a bit different... in a good way. It's not a scotch or a bourbon, but something in-between. At a tasting of "world" whiskeys, this was a standout.

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Lisa
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