Press release: St. Kilian single malt whisky with Braille label at the German Hearing 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 Hearing 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 Braille label. As a sponsor of the festive gala, the innovative distillery from Rüdenau in Lower Franconia is 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: "It is with great pleasure and pride that we at St. Kilian Distillers present this unique special edition on the occasion of the German Hearing Film Award. The idea of designing a whisky label in Braille stems from our firm belief that art and enjoyment should be accessible to all. The integration of people with visual impairments into society is a matter very close to our hearts and we firmly believe that this initiative can help to break 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 artful marriage with whisky from a former rhum agricole cask. The result is a sophisticated creation that combines the spicy and fruity aromas of both casks and will delight whisky fans.
To support the outstanding work of the German Hearing Film Award, St. Kilian donates 10 euros per bottle to the German Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired. This donation underlines the distillery's commitment and gives the enjoyment of this single malt whisky a special meaning. With this special edition, St. Kilian Distillers is sending out a strong signal not only in terms of taste, but also socially.
Now available in limited numbers
The single malt whisky is neither colored nor chill-filtered and was bottled in the iconic 0.7-litre bottle with an alcohol content of 46% vol. 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 store in the visitor distillery.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Light gold
Aroma
Fruity-fresh aromas of apricot, peach, pear and ripe pineapple blend harmoniously with sweet vanilla and subtle bread crust notes, accompanied by subtle 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 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.