Finnish whisky was first distilled from 1981 to 2000 at the Koskenkorva alcohol distillery in Ilmajoki, Finland, run by the state-owned alcohol monopoly Alko (later Primalco, now Altia). After years of research and trials, the first brand to enter Finnish liquor stores was simply called Alko Whisky. In 1983 Alko introduced Viski 88 (later called Double Eight 88) that became the best-selling whisky in Finland and remained in production until the year 2000. A 10-year-old whisky was sold from 1991, until the company discontinued all whisky production in 2000.[1][2]
The second coming for Finnish whisky took place on 8 November 2001 at Panimoravintola Beer Hunter's in the city of Pori.[3] There are currently two operational distilleries in Finland, however, there is also a number of projects to bring forth many more in the future.[4]
Kyrö and Teerenpeli whiskies were noted in the 2020 International Wine and Spirit Competition.[5]
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- ^ Kauppila, Olli (1988). Koskenkorvan polttimo ja sen edeltäjät. Painokaari.
- ^ (cited in 24.5.2009)
- ^ http://www.karstulaviski.com (cited in 24.5.2009)
- ^ Top Worldwide Whiskies IWSC International Wine & Spirit Competition, 2020