Puni Sole 4 Years (2017)
Whisky from Italy? What sounded exotic a few years ago has become a reality thanks to the Puni distillery. The Puni Sole 4 years (release 2017) is a young but exciting whisky that develops a complex interplay of flavours thanks to its maturation in bourbon and sherry casks. At 46% vol., it has a pleasant strength without being overpowering.
The panel
Mean 76.5 · spread 3
Value for money 3/5
- Distillery
- Puni
- Type
- Single Malt
- Country
- Italy
- Age
- 4 years
- Strength
- 46% ABV
- Character
- delicate
Tasting
Nose
At the first nosing, classic bourbon barrel notes fill the nose: vanilla, honey and a malty sweetness characterise the first impression. This is joined by a fresh, floral note that is almost reminiscent of lemonade. But that's not all - the flavours of the sherry cask resonate subtly in the background: a hint of marzipan, pecan and a hint of milk chocolate provide an exciting depth.
Palate
An impressively high flavour density meets an oily texture. Notes of green apple and fresh apple juice provide a lively fruitiness, while gooseberry and honey create a sweet yet slightly acidic balance. White pepper adds a gentle spiciness, while a hint of sugar syrup appears underneath.
Finish
The finish is somewhat lighter compared to the rest of the profile, but still pleasantly long. The sweetness remains, accompanied by a fine oak flavour. Not a powerful finish, but an elegant, gentle finish.
Verdicts
Marcel
The Puni Sole 4 Years surprises with lively fruitiness and a pleasant sweetness that simply makes you want to take the next sip. For a young whisky, it is remarkably rounded and shows that Italian whisky can be more than just exotic – pure drinking pleasure!
Sascha
A well-structured whisky with a balanced interplay between bourbon-typical vanilla and subtle sherry notes, which, despite its young age of 4 years, offers a remarkable flavor density. The elegant finish and the harmonious integration of 46% ABV make it a solid representative of modern Italian whisky craftsmanship.
What it is worth
No auction record for this distillery, so we cannot tell you what this bottle is worth. We would rather say that than guess.