Where sound and enjoyment merge – the St. Kilian x Framus - IRONFINGER Edition

Whisky meets music. Cask art meets guitar building.
With the IRONFINGER Edition, St. Kilian, Axel Ritt ("Ironfinger") and Framus present a unique cooperation in which whisky and guitar woods are combined in an extraordinary way.

The Story Behind the Cooperation

St. Kilian stands for single malt whisky - Made in Germany, matured in the best casks. Framus stands for instrument making that inspires musicians all over the world. Two worlds that seem different at first glance, yet have a lot in common: passion, craftsmanship, precision, and creativity.

Together with guitarist Axel Ritt ("Ironfinger") and guitar manufacturer Framus, the idea arose to intertwine these two universes – and the result is as spectacular as it is unique: whisky casks with stored guitar parts that not only give the whisky a special note but also shape the woods for future instruments.

Cask Art from a Master Hand

For the St. Kilian x Framus - IRONFINGER Edition, special casks were custom-made by the renowned cooperage Wilhelm Eder in Bad Dürkheim. In these individually crafted casks, Framus guitar parts were carefully stored – a unique piece of cask art that combines tradition and innovation.

Whisky Meets Tone Wood

Upon arrival at the St. Kilian distillery in Rüdenau, the special casks were filled with fine whisky, laying the foundation for an extraordinary bottling. In the St. Kilian x Framus - IRONFINGER Edition, it is not only the cask itself that determines the character of the spirit – the stored Framus guitar parts also shape the whisky in a special way. Through intensive contact with the woods, additional nuances emerge that go far beyond classic cask maturation and give the bottling unmistakable depth.

St. Kilian x Framus - Ironfinger Edition Now Available

The first bottling of the series, named after guitarist Axel "Ironfinger" Ritt, is based on a heavily peated single malt whisky that initially matured for almost three years in ex-Bourbon casks. This was followed by a two-year finish in a more than ten-year-old Rhum Agricole barrique from the French Antilles, which also contained an original Framus guitar body. This extraordinary maturation ensures a complex aroma and makes the whisky a true one-of-a-kind.

Tasting Notes

Appearance
Dark amber

Nose
Aromatic, spicy smoke with peat accents envelops tropical fruits such as banana, pineapple, and juicy pear, supported by sweet vanilla, delicate toffee, a hint of noble oak, and fine herbal notes.

Palate
The creamy-sweet composition of ripe banana, peach, and pear merges with gentle peat smoke and is complemented by warming oak spice, subtle vanilla, caramel, and a delicate herbal note to create a full-bodied pleasure experience.

Finish
Creamy fruit aromas combine with increasingly dry oak, subtle herbal hints, and delicate peat smoke nuances for a long, elegant, and harmonious finish.

Alcohol Content
49% vol

RRP
€ 69.90 (0.7 liters)

How Whisky Changes Guitar Wood

In guitar building: wood lives - and sound matures.
Just as a whisky develops in the cask over years, an instrument also changes over time through vibrations and playing styles. Vintage instruments are so sought after because their sound is softer, more harmonious, and unique, as the wood has resonated for decades.

For the IRONFINGER Edition, this natural aging process was specifically supported: the guitar woods were stored in whisky casks, whereby the interaction between wood and whisky refines the molecular structure of the wood. The result: an instrument that, despite its young construction, already carries the character of an aged classic – full of depth, resonance, and expressiveness. This individually designed unique piece will be exclusively manufactured in the renowned Framus guitar workshop and will be available for purchase in due course. If you are interested, please contact Framus or Warwick GmbH & Co. Music Equipment KG directly.

About Framus / Warwick

The traditional brand Framus, founded in 1946, belongs to Warwick GmbH & Co. Music Equipment KG, based in Markneukirchen, Saxony. Framus stands worldwide for high-quality guitars that are built in the company's own manufactory with the highest precision, selected woods, and innovative manufacturing technologies. As part of the Warwick family, Framus combines decades of craftsmanship tradition with modern guitar-making art "Made in Germany." International top musicians rely on the unmistakable sound and craftsmanship excellence of Framus instruments. Further information about the brand and manufacturing can be found at www.warwick.de.

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 250 gold medals in the most prestigious 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 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, about which you can find information at www.massvoll-geniessen.de. Further information about the company and portfolio can be found at www.stkiliandistillers.com.

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