Gouden Carolus Belgian Single Malt Whisky
  • Category World Whisk(e)y
  • Country Belgium
  • Distillery Het Anker
  • Age 3 Year Old
  • Style Belgian Single Malt Whisky
  • Alcohol 46%*
*please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 WARNING.
  • vanilla
  • apple
  • peach
  • citrus
  • bittersweet
  • fruit
  • woody
  • chocolate
  • orange peel

Gouden Carolus

Belgian Single Malt Whisky (0.7l, 46%*) *please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary

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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."
  • Category World Whisk(e)y
  • Country Belgium
  • Distillery Het Anker
  • Age 3 Year Old
  • Style Belgian Single Malt Whisky
  • Alcohol 46%*
*please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 WARNING.
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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  • vanilla
  • apple
  • peach
  • citrus
  • bittersweet
  • fruit
  • woody
  • chocolate
  • orange peel
Gouden Carolus Belgian Single Malt Whisky
Gouden Carolus Belgian Single Malt Whisky
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Character Dogson
Distillery De Molenberg is built alongside Het Anker Brewery, a famous Flemish brewery in Mechelen, founded in 1471 by a community of Beguines. It’s home to the world-famous Gouden Carolus Tripel Belgian Beer.
The two biggest Whisky producers in Japan and major rivals are Nikka and Suntory.  
Is it spelled Whisky or Whiskey? Maybe you've noticed it before, but let’s just take a wee moment to help you keep your Es in order with this simple rule: There is an E in the word Ireland, so there is also an E in their Whiskey. The rule also holds true for United States, so while there is no E in Scotland, Japan and Canada the same goes for their Whisky. All clear? Good.
In the U.S., Irish Whiskey sales have jumped by over 500% since 2002. It’s the fastest growing category in the Spirits industry. There’s some news to raise your glass to.
Danish malted rye didn’t exist before Stauning started making it.
When Stauning was being founded, the bank told them to open a bakery instead.
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Dog Dogson's Smartass corner
Character Dogson
Distillery De Molenberg is built alongside Het Anker Brewery, a famous Flemish brewery in Mechelen, founded in 1471 by a community of Beguines. It’s home to the world-famous Gouden Carolus Tripel Belgian Beer.
The two biggest Whisky producers in Japan and major rivals are Nikka and Suntory.  
Is it spelled Whisky or Whiskey? Maybe you've noticed it before, but let’s just take a wee moment to help you keep your Es in order with this simple rule: There is an E in the word Ireland, so there is also an E in their Whiskey. The rule also holds true for United States, so while there is no E in Scotland, Japan and Canada the same goes for their Whisky. All clear? Good.
In the U.S., Irish Whiskey sales have jumped by over 500% since 2002. It’s the fastest growing category in the Spirits industry. There’s some news to raise your glass to.
Danish malted rye didn’t exist before Stauning started making it.
When Stauning was being founded, the bank told them to open a bakery instead.
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