The whisky distillery from Rüdenau pays tribute to the British heavy metal band's latest album success with a single malt whisky bottling of the same name.
Rüdenau, July 2024
The metal legends Judas Priest have once again taken the music world by storm. Their latest album "Invincible Shield", released on March 8, 2024, catapulted into the international charts just one week after its release and, after 55 years of band history, gave the British band their first number 1 in the German album charts.
For heavy metal fans and whisky lovers, there is now another reason to celebrate. As part of their successful collaboration with the British band, the award-winning German whisky distillery St. Kilian Distillers is releasing the fifth edition of its Judas Priest Heavy Metal Whisky. The single malt whisky is named after the new successful album "Invincible Shield" and will be released at the start of the Wacken Open Air on July 31, 2024.
The latest Judas Priest bottling comes in the iconic Heavy Metal 0.7-liter bottle. Featuring a striking label with a metal look, the expressive album cover of "Invincible Shield" is also stylistically incorporated.
The contents of the bottle are just as powerful as the design. The Heavy Metal Edition, limited to 7,850 bottles, is based on mild, non-smoky whiskies from ex-Tawny Port wine casks, which contribute multi-layered notes of dark fruits. A small proportion of similarly mild whisky from a fresh Bulgarian oak cask provides a pinch of spice. The gentle smoky note comes from whiskies made from barley malt kilned over beech wood fires. They perfectly round off the rich taste experience.
The 19th studio album "Invincible Shield" has thrilled both fans and critics. Six years after their last album "Firepower", the British band Judas Priest is once again setting new standards in the heavy metal scene. In addition to international top rankings, they achieved their first number 1 in the German Charts in their 55-year career. The St. Kilian Distillers team is delighted to pay tribute to this milestone in the band's spectacular history and capture a piece of the Judas Priest spirit in a unique single malt whisky.
Available in limited edition from Wednesday, July 31, 2024
The single malt whisky "Invincible Shield" is neither colored nor chill-filtered and was bottled at an alcohol content of 47% vol in the iconic 0.7-liter bottle. The retail price for consumers is 59.90 euros. The Heavy Metal bottling is limited to 7,850 bottles and will be available from July 31, 2024, online from St. Kilian, directly at the distillery shop in Rüdenau, and later from well-stocked specialist retailers.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Rose gold
Aroma
Delicate wood smoke envelops the fruit aromas of ripe peaches, red cherries, and dark grapes, enriched by gentle vanilla, subtle BBQ notes, and spicy rye tones.
Taste
Ripe peaches, sweet cherries, and juicy raspberries combine to create a tempting fruit melange, rounded off by warming, finely spiced rye notes and creamy vanilla, harmoniously complemented by subtle tannins and a hint of smoke.
Finish
The creamy fruit jam lingers with increasingly dry nuances of dark chocolate, finely spiced rye notes, warming oak, and a hint of smoke that resonates for a long time.
Alcohol content
47 % vol
RRP
€ 59.90 (0.7 liter)
About Judas Priest
With over 50 million albums sold worldwide, Judas Priest from Birmingham are considered one of the greatest and most influential heavy metal band. With numerous albums and hits such as "Breaking The Law", "Living After Midnight" or "Painkiller", they have been leaving their unmistakable mark on the metal music scene for 55 years now. Their legendary album "Firepower" from 2018 marks an absolute highlight of their career. In 2022, Judas Priest were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and honored with the "Musical Excellence Award". To mark their 19th studio album, the Judas Priest - Invincible Shield Tour through Europe started in spring 2024. More information can be found at www.judaspriest.com.
About Global Merchandising Services Limited
Founded by Barry Drinkwater in 2008, Global Merchandising Services is one of the world's largest exploiters of music and entertainment merchandising rights, developing innovative international merchandising programs. From well-known bands and artists such as Judas Priest, Motörhead, and Iron Maiden, to movie blockbusters and television shows, the portfolio covers a wide range of diverse products. Based in London and Los Angeles, Global Merchandising Services is the turnkey solution for design, product development, manufacturing, and sales across all retail channels: live events, web shops, sponsorship, and third-party licensing.
About St. Kilian Distillers GmbH
The German whisky distillery from Rüdenau in Lower Franconia near Miltenberg am Main produces whiskies and liqueurs of the highest class, which 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" testify to the international top level on 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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