Press Release: A Journey to the Origins of St. Kilian Distillers

First 8-Year-Old Single Malt Whisky and more Cask Highlights at the St. Kilian GENESIS Online Whisky Tasting with Irish Whisky Legend David F. Hynes, Founder and Owner Andreas Thümmler, and Master Distiller Mario Rudolf

St. Kilian Distillers, arguably Germany's most experimental whisky distillery, invites you to an exquisite whisky event: the St. Kilian GENESIS Online Whisky Tasting. On Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 7:00 PM, tasting participants will delve into the fascinating history of the distillery and travel back to the founding days of this remarkable distillery. A total of five outstanding new releases will be tasted, providing an insight into the craftsmanship and passion that characterize every drop of St. Kilian Whisky.

A highlight of the enjoyable evening and a milestone in the history of the still young distillery is the first 8-year-old St. Kilian Single Malt Whisky, presented as part of the exclusive X-Series.
In addition, two mild, unpeated single cask bottlings of exceptional refinement will be introduced, paying tribute to the Irish guest of honor David F. Hynes: a Single Cask "Irish Style" and "David's Choice" – a Single Malt Whisky from a fresh chestnut cask. Two peated single cask bottlings, made from Scottish peated malt from the Highlands, further emphasize the diversity at St. Kilian and lead to the enjoyment of smoky whiskies.
The grand finale is the fine St. Kilian LIQUEUR with delicate notes of vanilla, cinnamon, and coconut, made with Single Malt Whisky.

St. Kilian Master Blender Mario Rudolf, owner and founder Andreas Thümmler, and the renowned Irish Master Distiller legend David F. Hynes will lead live from the Stillhouse through the world of St. Kilian Whisky. The experts will provide insights into the secrets and master craftsmanship behind the legendary bottlings from Rüdenau.
Andreas Thümmler is particularly pleased that his friend, advisor, and long-time companion David F. Hynes will be present in Rüdenau this evening. "It is a great honor for me to welcome our spiritual father David F. Hynes from Dublin once again as a guest of honor at the Online Tasting. We will certainly talk a lot about the old days and how it all began. The legend lives on!" says Thümmler, whose intensive conversations with his Irish friend provided the impetus for the founding of St. Kilian Distillers GmbH.

Until April 28, 2024, spirits lovers can secure their tasting spot and conveniently order the coveted tasting sets with the outstanding line-up online or purchase them directly at the visitor distillery's shop in Rüdenau.

The St. Kilian New Releases for the Online Whisky Tasting in Detail

The Early Days – Ketterer Wash X St. Kilian – Unpeated (limited to 1,000 bottles):

The oldest single malt whisky from Rüdenau to date was produced by distilling a wash from the Ketterer family brewery in Pforzheim, where St. Kilian Master Distiller & Blender Mario Rudolf previously worked as a brewer. This unpeated creation initially matured in ex-Bourbon casks and was then transferred to ex-Sauternes barrique casks and small ex-Bourbon casks from Garrison Brothers for further maturation. Complex aromas of honey, delicate vanilla, and butterscotch, as well as sweet fruit and fine spice notes, attest to a full-bodied result.

Appearance
Amber

Aroma
A seductive bouquet of sun-ripened grapes, white peaches, juicy pears, and a hint of pineapple unfolds harmoniously with sweet butterscotch and delicate vanilla, accompanied by a nuance of coconut and subtle oak notes.

Taste
A sweet and full-bodied start with notes of light grapes, peach, and pineapple, accompanied by creamy vanilla and luscious toffee, is carried by a subtly warming oak spice with a hint of rancio.

Finish
The creamy fruit sweetness is gradually replaced by dark toffee notes, nuances of grapes, a trace of hazelnut, and increasingly dry oak tones.

Alcohol content:
58.3 % vol

RRP:
€ 99.00 (0.5 liter)

St. Kilian Single Cask – Irish Style – Unpeated (limited to 320 bottles):

For the single cask bottling "Irish Style", the mash, made from 100% Pilsner malt, was distilled with a full reflux condenser. This additional cooling coil inside the Lyne Arm of the Spirit Still allowed only the volatile aromas to enter the new make, resulting, after five years of maturation in a 190-liter ex-Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey Barrel, in a balanced composition of sweet fruit, creamy vanilla, and fine toffee notes.

Appearance
Pale Gold

Aroma
The aromatic richness of ripe apricots and yellow pears gently merges with delicate vanilla notes, a hint of grapefruit and coconut, while subtle oak tones resonate in the background.

Taste
The fruity combination of apricots, ripe pears, and a hint of grapefruit is harmoniously complemented by sweet vanilla and creamy toffee with a nuance of coconut, while at the same time warming oak notes with a pinch of white pepper provide a spicy component.

Finish
The balanced interplay of creamy fruit notes, delicate vanilla, and subtle, warming oak spice lingers with a hint of bitter grapefruit.

Alcohol content:
57.4 % vol

RRP:
€ 69.90 (0.5 liter)

St. Kilian Single Cask – David’s Choice – Unpeated (limited to 300 bottles):

The single cask bottling "David's Choice" was personally selected by St. Kilian's spiritual father, David F. Hynes. This unpeated spirit matured for five years in a fresh 225-liter cask made of noble chestnut wood. The result of this exceptional maturation is a lush single malt whisky that not only impresses with its full-bodied fruit sweetness, dry tannins, and warm woody notes, but also with a magnificent mahogany color.

Appearance
Mahogany

Aroma
Aromatic fruit notes of ripe plums, dates, and some sultanas unfold alongside delicate vanilla notes and a hint of tart-sweet Seville oranges, while notes of finely spiced oak present themselves in the background.

Taste
A creamy, syrupy fruit sweetness of plums, dates, juicy oranges, and sultanas is enveloped by dry tannins and warming woody notes, perfectly rounded off by dark honey with a hint of dark chocolate.

Finish
The creamy fruit jam is slowly replaced by subtly dry woody notes and lingers for a long time with a hint of cough syrup with honey and fine dark chocolate.

Alcohol content:
58.4 % vol

RRP:
€ 69.90 (0.5 liter)

St. Kilian Single Cask – Turf Tail Distillers Cut – Peated (limited to 315 bottles):

For the single malt "Turf Tail Distillers Cut", only the last 250 liters of the middle cut were collected during the second distillation in the Spirit Still before switching to the feints. This precise handling of the distillation gave the spirit a more intense smokiness, before it began its four-year maturation in an ex-Jack Daniel's Barrel. The result is a balanced single malt whisky with an aromatic composition of peat, fruit, vanilla, and warming oak spice.

Appearance
Pale Gold

Aroma
Aromatic peat smoke opens up space for malty sweetness, creamy vanilla, fruity apricot, and juicy pears, rounded off by delicate toffee and a pinch of spicy oak.

Taste
A sweet mélange of ripe apricots, juicy pears, and vanilla cream with a hint of toffee is accompanied by a nuance of malt and warming oak spice, while gently enveloped by peat smoke with a pinch of allspice.

Finish
Creamy vanilla and sweet fruit jam combine with finely spiced oak, a hint of allspice, and delicate peat smoke, whose aroma lingers for a long time.

Alcohol content:
58.7 % vol

RRP:
€ 69.90 (0.5 liter)

St. Kilian Single Cask – Ultra Heavily Peated (limited to 365 bottles):

For the six-year-old single cask bottling, matured in a 250-liter hogshead that previously contained Oloroso sherry, heavily peated "Ultra Heavily Peated" barley malt from Scotland was used. This single malt whisky impresses with an intense fruit sweetness with malty nuances and warming oak spice. Fine dark chocolate rounds off the taste experience, while aromatic peat smoke with subtle ash notes envelops the whole.

Appearance
Gold

Aroma
Behind the smoky peat aroma, fruity notes of juicy apricots and ripe yellow pears unfold, underlined by a hint of sultanas and rounded off with a pinch of bitumen.

Taste
Intense aromas of a fruity sweetness of ripe pears, juicy peaches, dates, and sultanas merge with malty nuances and gentle peat smoke, delicately spiced with warming oak notes and completed by fine dark chocolate.

Finish
The multi-layered combination of creamy fruit jam and warming peat smoke with subtle ash notes lingers for a long time with dark chocolate and a pinch of dry oak spice.

Alcohol content:
58.9 % vol

RRP:
€ 79.90 (0.5 liter)

Available in limited quantities

All new releases presented on May 4, 2024, from 7:00 PM will be activated for sale in the online shop during the online tasting. If sufficient availability remains, bottles of these limited editions can also be purchased directly at the visitor distillery's shop from Tuesday, May 7, 2024.

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About St. Kilian Distillers GmbH

The German whisky distillery from Rüdenau near Miltenberg am Main in Lower Franconia produces top-class whiskies and liqueurs that have been awarded over 200 gold medals at the most renowned competitions worldwide. In addition, awards such as "World-Class Distillery", "Distillery of the Year", and "Whisky of the Year" attest to the international top level on which this young distillery, founded in 2012 by investment banker Andreas Thümmler and producing since 2016, operates with its whiskies. St. Kilian Distillers supports the responsible consumption of alcohol; you can find more information at https://www.massvoll-geniessen.de/. Further information about the company and its portfolio can be found at www.stkiliandistillers.com.

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