Press Release: St. Kilian Distillers Honored as Best Whisky Distillery National

The Whisky-Botschafter Award 2024

Rüdenau, November 2023

The innovative German whisky distillery St. Kilian Distillers was honored with "The Whisky-Botschafter Award for "Best Whisky Distillery National 2024 Gold" at the 24th InterWhisky in Frankfurt am Main. The awards from Der Whisky-Botschafter magazine have been presented annually since 2015 and represent one of the most important accolades in the German-speaking whisky scene. With awards in a total of six categories, outstanding achievements by companies and personalities in the German whisky industry are recognized.

St. Kilian Distillers was nominated by a jury of leading industry experts and authors of Der Whisky-Botschafter magazine as recognition of the commitment and passion that the distillery and its team have invested in producing first-class whiskies. The result of an online vote among the magazine's community and lovers of German whiskies, in which over 19,000 people participated, also accounted for half of the final score.

The Lower Franconian distillery from Rüdenau near Miltenberg successfully prevailed against strong national competition and, with this award, once again demonstrates its outstanding expertise for an innovative range of exquisite whiskies that combine both tradition and masterful craftsmanship. The joy at St. Kilian is accordingly great. "We are very proud, as a young distillery that has only been on the market with whiskies since 2019, to have been honored with such a significant award and to have prevailed against strong, renowned competitors," says Mario Rudolf, Master Distiller & Blender at St. Kilian, overjoyed.

For Rudolf, this award is a great honor and an outstanding accolade for the entire St. Kilian team. Brand Ambassador Christoph B. Albietz also attaches great importance to this recognition. "First and foremost, we owe this award to our tireless fans, who supported us so strongly in this voting with their votes. For us, this honest award also reflects the unconditional quality standards and the passionate dedication of the team."

The award of "Best Whisky Distillery National 2024 Gold" underscores the importance of St. Kilian Distillers as a leading force in the German whisky industry and as a pioneer for excellence and innovation in the industry.

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 won 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 out more 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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