EPISODE · Feb 28, 2026 · 17 MIN
#31 UK Copenhagen Distillery #2
from Whisky Insider · host Henrik Denta
Inthis second podcast with Lasse Öznek, the master distiller at Copenhagen Distillery, we talk about his scientific and ambitious approach to spirits. Drawing on his pharmaceutical background, Öznek explains how he uses chemistryand custom modular equipment to precisely control every stage of the distillation process. Copenhagen Distillery has recently won several international competitions even though their whisky is very young. One reason is their unconventional aging method, which utilizes toasted Hungarian oak andhigh-temperature fluctuations rather than traditional charred bourbon barrels. This technique results in a rapid maturation process and a high "angel’s share" evaporation rate, creating a concentrated and spicy flavor profile. It’s a modern, data-driven philosophy that prioritizes flavor innovation overtraditional age statements.
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Inthis second podcast with Lasse Öznek, the master distiller at Copenhagen Distillery, we talk about his scientific and ambitious approach to spirits. Drawing on his pharmaceutical background, Öznek explains how he uses chemistryand custom modular equipment to precisely control every stage of the distillation process. Copenhagen Distillery has recently won several international competitions even though their whisky is very young. One reason is their unconventional aging method, which utilizes toasted Hungarian oak andhigh-temperature fluctuations rather than traditional charred bourbon barrels. This technique results in a rapid maturation process and a high "angel’s share" evaporation rate, creating a concentrated and spicy flavor profile. It’s a modern, data-driven philosophy that prioritizes flavor innovation overtraditional age statements.
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