Basically, everything Stauning does, in one bottle. A bit of smoke, a bit of spice, and a lot of complexity in a versatile Nordic whisky.

Lightly smoked, spicy and sweet, a whisky with complexity and structure. On the nose: cereals, chocolate, oak, caramel, cinnamon and bonfires. A taste like a smoked chocolate bar with a palate of nougat, caramel, liquorice, sweet apple and oak. A long smokey aftertaste with vanilla, orange, tobacco, dried red fruit and more oak.

An extremely versatile whisky: For the full undiluted experience, drink it neat like a scotch, add ice for a bourbon/rye feel or spice up your classic whisky-based cocktail with a Nordic chaotic twist.

The name, KAOS, is inspired by Danish history. Thorvald Stauning (1873-1943) was the first social-democratic Prime Minister of Denmark and is considered to be the founder of the modern welfare state. 

For his re-election campaign in 1935, he used the now famed slogan "Stauning or Chaos" ("Stauning eller Kaos" in Danish). He won the election.

We bring you both Stauning and KAOS by blending our best rye and single malt whiskies in a curious marriage.

Stauning No-Smoke Single Malt, Stauning Malted Rye and Stauning Smoked Single Malt. Made from locally harvested barley and rye. Matured in heavy charred Virgin American Oak barrels and 1st fill, Makers Mark-cask.  Double-distilled in small, open-fired pot stills. Unfiltered and not chill-filtered - some residue may appear. 100% handmade at the distillery using nothing but local ingredients. 

“Comforting aromas of toffee popcorn and country bonfires. A delicious abundance of vanilla and sweet apple on the palate. A creamy blend of orange and tobacco accentuates the satisfying finish.” - International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC) 91 Points/Silver Medal