Press release: New single malt whisky "Don Matteo" - A tribute to the charming priest
Paloma Productions Media und Marketing GmbH dedicates a St. Kilian special bottling to the title character of the Italian TV series
Rüdenau, October 2023
The format with the sharp-witted and humorous priest Don Matteo, known from the popular Italian TV series, has already thrilled millions of viewers around the world. Undaunted, the charming clergyman from picturesque Gubbio in the heart of Italy solves even the trickiest criminal cases and experiences countless adventures.
The latest single malt whisky creation from St. Kilian Distillers has been commissioned by Paloma Productions Media und Marketing GmbH, the exclusive licensee of Terence Hill and rights holder of numerous TV and home entertainment rights by and with Terence Hill, as a special bottling for their official Terence Hill Shop. This single malt whisky pays tribute to the charismatic figure of Don Matteo. The single cask bottling was made with the same dedication and care that characterize the protagonist in his work as a priest and investigator.
As usual, only the best barley malt was used for the single malt whisky, which was distilled twice in traditional Scottish pot still stills. The distillate then matured for three years in a former 310-liter Ripasso red wine barrel from the renowned Italian winery Lenotti from Bardolino on Lake Garda. This unique combination of German craftsmanship and Italian passion gives Don Matteo Single Malt Whisky its characteristic and multi-layered taste that touches body, soul and spirit.
The mild special edition impresses with its delicious aroma of red grapes, in perfect balance with spicy-warming elements. The fruity sweetness of the single malt whiskey is accompanied by nuances of fine dark chocolate and delicate tannins.
From Wednesday, 25.10. available in limited numbers
The Don Matteo Single Malt Whisky is neither colored nor chill-filtered and was bottled with an alcohol content of 48% vol. in the iconic 0.7-liter bottle. The label in the characteristic film look also gives this exquisite drop an appealing visual touch. The retail price for end consumers is € 59.90. The special edition, which is strictly limited to 547 bottles, will be available online from St. Kilian Distillers from Wednesday, October 25 at 11 a.m., as well as directly on site in the distillery's store.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Reddish Amber
Aroma
Beguiling fruity notes of red grapes, delicious strawberries and ripe peaches dominate the aroma, which is perfectly underpinned by vanilla, subtle spicy notes and delicate oak tones.
Taste
Delightfully fruity sweet with an abundance of juicy red grapes, ripe peaches and creamy vanilla that combine with simultaneous onset of warmth and a subtle peppery spiciness to create a perfectly balanced melange framed by fine oak spice.
Aftertaste
Creamy strawberry jam and red grape jelly linger pleasantly with a hint of dark chocolate, accompanied by warm oak notes as well as a fine tannin structure.
Alcohol content
48 % vol
RRP
€ 59,90 (0,7 liter)
About St. Kilian Distillers GmbH
The German whisky distillery from the Lower Franconian town of Rüdenau near Miltenberg am Main produces top-class whiskies and liqueurs that have been awarded more than 200 gold medals at the most prestigious competitions around the globe. In addition, awards such as "World-Class Distillery", "Distillery of the Year" and "Whisky of the Year" also testify to the top international level at which the young distillery, founded in 2012 by investment banker Andreas Thümmler and in production since 2016, operates with its whiskies. St. Kilian Distillers supports the responsible use of alcohol, about which you can find out more at https://www.massvoll-geniessen.de/. For more information on the company and portfolio, visit www.stkiliandistillers.com.