Press Release: St. Kilian Single Malt Whisky with Braille Label at the German Audio Film Award Ceremony in Berlin

St. Kilian Distillers once again promotes the participation of the visually impaired with a special edition

Rüdenau, March 2024
At the 22nd German Audio Film Award ceremony on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, in Berlin, the German whisky distillery St. Kilian Distillers presented a single malt whisky with a unique label in Braille. As a sponsor of the festive gala, the innovative distillery from Rüdenau in Lower Franconia is thus sending a clear signal for inclusion and support for people with visual impairments.

Philipp Trützler, managing director of St. Kilian Distillers, commented on the premiere: "With great joy and pride, we at St. Kilian Distillers present this unique special edition on the occasion of the German Audio Film Award. The idea of designing a whisky label in Braille stems from our firm conviction that art and enjoyment should be accessible to everyone. The integration of visually impaired people into society is a matter very close to our hearts, and we firmly believe that this initiative can contribute to breaking down barriers."

The limited special edition "Deutscher Hörfilmpreis 2024" matured for an impressive five years in a former Woodford Rye Barrel. The special note of this single malt whisky comes from the masterful marriage with whisky from a former Rhum Agricole cask. The result is a refined creation that combines the spicy and fruity aromas of both casks and will delight whisky fans.

To support the outstanding work of the German Audio Film Award, St. Kilian donates 10 euros per bottle to the German Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired. This donation underscores the distillery's commitment and gives the enjoyment of this single malt whisky a special meaning. Not only in terms of taste, but also socially, St. Kilian Distillers is sending a strong signal with this special edition.

Available now in limited numbers

The single malt whisky is neither colored nor chill-filtered and was bottled at 46% ABV in the iconic 0.7 liter bottle. The retail price for end consumers is 79.90 euros. This strictly limited special bottling is limited to 400 bottles and is available both online at St. Kilian and in the shop at the visitor distillery.

Tasting Notes

Appearance
Pale gold

Aroma
Fruity-fresh aromas of apricot, peach, pear, and ripe pineapple harmoniously blend with sweet vanilla and subtle bread crust notes, accompanied by delicate spicy oak tones in the background.

Taste
A sweet, creamy fruit basket of ripe pear, apricot, and juicy pineapple is accompanied by warming, spicy oak notes that combine with vanilla cream and are rounded off by malty aromas, bread crust, and subtle, dry rye tones.

Finish
The harmonious combination of creamy fruit and dry, slightly spicy rye notes lingers for a long time with a hint of chocolate.

Alcohol content
46% vol

RRP
€ 79.90 (0.7 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 in 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 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 on the company and its portfolio can be found at www.stkiliandistillers.com.

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