Press Release: Exclusive Special Bottling at the Celtic Castle Festival 2024

St. Kilian Distillers Unveils Vino de Naranja Cask Maturation

Rüdenau, November 2024
St. Kilian Distillers from Rüdenau in Churfranken invites whisky lovers to a special highlight at the VII. Celtic Castle Festival at Thurnau Castle. From November 8th to 10th, 2024, visitors can immerse themselves in the mystical world of the Celts, accompanied by high-quality music, culinary delights, and, of course, exquisite whiskies.

As part of the "Whisky & Music-Experience," Andreas Kreser, Director of Communication & Brand Development at St. Kilian, will personally introduce the exclusive Celtic Castle Edition 2024. The new release is a mild, unpeated single malt whisky made from regional organic barley – the so-called "Heimatmalt" (local malt). This whisky matured for three years in an exceptional ex Vino de Naranja cask from Spain. The sweet, aromatic dessert wine, macerated with orange peels and traditionally produced in Spain, especially in the Andalusia region, gives the single malt a complex aroma profile and depth of flavor. It is characterized by a harmonious combination of fruity, sweet, and spicy aromas with a long, warm finish. A total of 250 bottles (0.5 liters) with an alcohol content of 58.7% vol were bottled.

Available in Limited Quantity

The strictly limited single malt whisky was neither colored nor chill-filtered and bottled in the iconic St. Kilian still bottle. Only a few bottles of this special edition will also be available from Friday, November 8th, 2024, in the St. Kilian Distillers online shop and on-site at the distillery in Rüdenau.

Tasting Notes

Appearance
Bright amber

Aroma
A seductive scent of tart Seville oranges combines with fruity notes of pickled apricots and peaches, underpinned by malty sweetness, delicate oak spice, and subtle nuances of herbs.

Taste
Lush Seville oranges meet a velvety jam of apricots and peaches, complemented by creamy vanilla and malty sweetness, which wonderfully unite with warm oak tones and a hint of Christmas spices.

Finish
The creamy-sweet, subtly warming melange of fruit jam unfolds a long finish of drying orange notes, fine oak, and festive spice aromas.

Alcohol content
58.7 % vol

RRP
€ 69.90 (0.5 liters)

About St. Kilian Distillers GmbH

The German whisky distillery from Rüdenau in Lower Franconia near Miltenberg am Main produces top-class whiskies and liqueurs that have been awarded over 200 gold medals at the most renowned competitions around the globe. In addition, awards such as "World-Class Distillery," "Distillery of the Year," and "Whisky of the Year" attest to the international top level at which the 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, about which you can find 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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