Gouden Carolus Muscad’Or 4th Anniversary Edition 2017 70cl, 46%

Description

Gouden Carolus Muscad’Or 4th Anniversary Edition 2017, 46% is a limited Belgian single malt released to celebrate the fourth anniversary of De Molenberg Distillery. The producer officially styles the expression Musca D’or, while Muscad’Or is commonly used by specialist whisky retailers and collectors.

The whisky received 33 months of initial maturation in first-fill bourbon barrels before spending a further ten months in French Muscat wine casks. These casks had previously matured Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise, a sweet wine produced from Muscat grapes grown on sunlit terraces in southern France.

This 43-month maturation creates a velvety and fruit-forward whisky. Apricot, nectar and ripe fruit form the centre of the profile, accompanied by flowers, green grapes, apples, salted caramel, cereal sweetness, milky coffee and softly warming spice.

Bottled at 46%, without chill filtration or added colouring, Muscad’Or retains a rich texture and natural golden appearance. It can be enjoyed neat at room temperature or with a small drop of fresh water.

Important size verification: the supplied product title states 70cl, but Het Anker officially lists this release as 50cl. Whiskybase records 20cl and 50cl editions, with no verified 70cl release found. The bottle label should therefore be checked before publishing the final size.

Why Choose Gouden Carolus Muscad’Or 4th Anniversary Edition 2017 70cl, 46%

This expression stands out because of its unusual French Muscat wine-cask finish. The sweet-wine wood introduces ripe grape, apricot, nectar and floral richness while complementing the vanilla, cereal and caramel character developed in first-fill bourbon barrels.

For whisky drinkers, it offers a full and balanced profile with sweet fruit, green grapes, apples, salted caramel, coffee and gentle wood spice. Its 46% strength provides satisfying body without making the whisky excessively powerful.

For collectors, its 2017 bottling, fourth-anniversary identity, discontinued status and documented production of 8,000 bottles give it considerably more appeal than the continuing Gouden Carolus Single Malt.

Ideal For.

This bottle is ideal for Gouden Carolus collectors seeking the fourth release in De Molenberg Distillery’s annual Anniversary Edition series.

It is ideal for whisky drinkers who enjoy sweet-wine-finished single malts with apricot, ripe grapes, apples, salted caramel, vanilla and delicate spice.

It is also ideal for Belgian whisky collections, discontinued world-whisky selections and comparisons with other Gouden Carolus Anniversary Editions.

Product Details

Product Name: Gouden Carolus Muscad’Or 4th Anniversary Edition.

Official Producer Styling: Gouden Carolus Musca D’or.

Category: Belgian Single Malt Whisky.

Producer: Brewery and Distillery Het Anker.

Distillery: De Molenberg Distillery.

Country of Origin: Belgium.

Edition: 4th Anniversary Edition.

Bottling Year: 2017.

Age Statement: No formal age statement displayed.

Calculated Maturation: 43 months; specialist databases catalogue the whisky as approximately three years old.

Bottle Size: Supplied product title states 70cl. The official producer lists 50cl, while specialist records document 20cl and 50cl editions. Verification from the physical bottle is recommended.

ABV: 46%.

Initial Maturation: 33 months in first-fill bourbon barrels.

Secondary Maturation: Ten months in French Muscat wine casks.

Previous Wine: Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise.

Total Maturation Period: 43 months.

Filtration: Non-chill filtered.

Colouring: Natural colour with no added colouring.

Serving Recommendation: Neat at approximately room temperature or with a small drop of fresh water.

Food Pairing: Fruit-based desserts and biscuits.

Packaging: Original yellow fourth-anniversary presentation box shown in the supplied product image.

Bottle Count: Specialist records list 8,000 bottles produced.

Collector’s Note

Gouden Carolus Muscad’Or has strong collector appeal as the fourth annual Anniversary Edition from De Molenberg Distillery. Each anniversary bottling explored a distinct maturation style, and this 2017 release is defined by its extended finish in French Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise wine casks.

Only 8,000 bottles are recorded, and the expression has been discontinued. Its unusual wine finish, limited production, recognisable yellow packaging and position within the anniversary sequence make it an important bottle for collectors assembling the complete Gouden Carolus series.

Collectors should confirm the capacity printed on the physical bottle. Reliable producer and database records identify the standard release as 50cl, so an authentic 70cl version would require supporting label or packaging evidence.