Special bottlings

Unusual barrels at the Distillery-Only’s

Now over 370 different types of cask, totally crazy “pre-bottling” and unusual types of wood from all over the world – these are the best prerequisites for further exciting St. Kilian single malts and for our limited special bottlings. First the ideas mature in the mind of our Master Distiller and Blender Mario Rudolf, then we experiment and taste, and finally our unique whiskies are created. The special challenge is, among other things, the respective combination in the barrel filling – here the questions arise: Does THIS particular barrel go with exactly THAT spirit? For example, what effect does a slightly salty Manzanilla sherry in the barrel beforehand have in combination with our smoky New Make? We also learn something new here every day and are always trying out new and exciting barrels with passionate interest. Pure joy of experimentation!

Current and only in the distillery as “Handfilled”:

“SINGLE EX COGNAC 30 YEARS OLD CASK” – ULTRA HEAVILY PEATED

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Lovers of heavily smoky whiskies will get their money’s worth with this ex Cognac single cask bottling. The distillate, made from ultra heavily peated barley malt with a phenol content of 135 ppm, matured for seven years in a 350-litre French oak cask that previously housed fine cognacs for three decades. This exceptional cask gave the whisky an impressive depth and a seductive bouquet of ripe, yellow fruits, complemented by creamy vanilla, fine toffee and spicy oak, which are enveloped in perfect harmony by intense peat smoke notes.

• Made from Scottish peat-smoked malt with 135 ppm (HPLC)
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Matured for 7 years in a 30 year old, 350 liter ex Cognac barrel made of French oak (#1569)
• Distilled on 20.12.2017 and bottled on 18.03.2025
• 602 0.5 liter bottles
• Bottled with 57.5 % vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• Fruity sweetness of ripe grapes, juicy apricots and pears meets intense peat smoke, while creamy vanilla, fine toffee, spicy oak and a pinch of allspice provide a fascinating depth.

EXPERIMENTAL SERIES “STONEWARE PEATED”

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The St. Kilian X series stands for bottlings that underline the experimental character of our distillery. For this exclusive edition, our single malt whisky PEATED – Rich & Smoky was aged for 18 months in heavy earthenware containers. This unusual maturation step gives the smoky St. Kilian Core Range bottling an even softer texture. The harmonious fruit flavours come more to the fore, while the smoky notes are subtly weakened and the fruity nuances appear noticeably more mature.

• Made from Scottish peat smoke malt with 80 ppm (HPLC)
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Matured in ex Bourbon casks (70%) and ex Pedro Ximénez and ex Oloroso Sherry casks (30%)
• 18 months after storage in heavy earthenware containers
• 352 bottles á 0.5 liter
• Bottled with 46.0 % vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• Malty sweetness combines with the fruitiness of ripe apricots and peaches, gently embedded in fine peat smoke, delicate vanilla and smooth caramel, while a pleasantly warming oak spice rounds off the flavour.

EXPERIMENTAL SERIES “STONEWARE CLASSIC”

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The St. Kilian X series stands for bottlings that underline the experimental character of our distillery. For this exclusive edition, our CLASSIC – Mild & Fruity single malt whisky was aged for 18 months in heavy earthenware containers. This unusual maturation step enabled subtle micro-oxidation, which not only harmonises and rounds off the flavours, but also creates a particularly smooth texture. The fruit components of the whisky appear softer and fuller, while the original cask flavours remain elegantly present. The result is a refined single malt with an even more intense fruitiness and finer balance.

• Made from 100% pure barley malt
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Matured in ex Bourbon casks (70%) and ex Pedro Ximénez and ex Oloroso Sherry casks (30%)
• 18 months after storage in heavy earthenware containers
• 352 bottles á 0.5 liter
• Bottled with 46.0 % vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• Sun-ripened peaches, juicy apricots, yellow apple and pear unfold a delicious fruitiness that is rounded off by gentle vanilla and fine toffee, while a subtle oak spice provides pleasant warmth.

SMALL BATCH “GERMAN AUDIO FILM AWARD 2025”

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This exclusive special edition with a unique Braille label from the Small Batch series was released on the occasion of the German Audio Film Award 2025, which was presented in Berlin on March 25. With this special edition, we are not only setting an example for enjoyment, but also for social responsibility: 10 euros will be donated to the German Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (DBSV) for every bottle sold. This multi-layered single malt whisky delights with complex fruit aromas as well as spicy oak and subtle rye notes, which are delicately enveloped by a barely perceptible hint of wood smoke.

• Made from 100% pure barley malt (with a small amount of smoked beech malt)
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Matured between 3 and 7 years in ex Bourbon, ex Rye, ex Rhum Agricole and ex red wine barrels
• 300 bottles á 0.5 liter
• Pot still bottle with Braille label
• Bottled with 50.2 % vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• The sweet creaminess of vanilla and powdered sugar meets fruity accents of apricot, pear and apple, before fine milk chocolate, spicy oak and delicate toffee ensure a harmonious interplay of sweetness, fruit and spice.

“WHISKY BUNKER – LIMITED RELEASE 2025”

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Whisky Bunker AG is a newly founded company, with St. Kilian owner Andreas Thümmler as CEO and an experienced supervisory board. Whisky Bunker AG has set itself the task of creating unique whiskies with a high minimum maturation period. The corresponding barrels have been stored for years in a former NATO bunker in the Odenwald and come from the exclusive vintage stock of St. Kilian Distillers. To kick off the new era, Whisky Bunker AG is presenting its first limited edition. This single malt whisky impresses with a multi-layered aroma of red fruits, caramel and vanilla, which ends in spicy oak, dark chocolate and fine herbs.

• Made from 100% pure barley malt
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• First issue of Whisky Bunker AG from 2025
• 476 bottles á 0.5 liter
• Bottled with 57.0 % vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• Sweetness and fruit merge with caramel, vanilla and brown sugar, accompanied by juicy plum, dark cherry and gentle sherry notes, while delicate almond tones, fine oak spice and a pleasant warmth ensure a harmonious mouthfeel.

“WHISKY SOLERA BY ST. KILIAN” – PEATED – III 2024

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This second smoky bottling in the Whisky Solera series went through our three-stage St. Kilian Whisky Solera system, with a final maturation in fine Pedro Ximénez sherry casks. Prior to this, the whisky matured in a unique combination of 20-year-old Amontillado, 30-year-old Fino and finest Oloroso Sherry casks, which were filled with smoky whisky from former bourbon casks. The result is a complex, four-year-old single malt whisky that combines a harmonious balance of smoke, sherry notes and elegant sweetness. An exclusive special edition that will delight both collectors and connoisseurs.

• Made from Scottish peat-smoked malt with 80 ppm
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Whisky Solera System, made up of Pedro Ximénez (Solera), Amontillado and Fino (Criadera 1) and Oloroso Sherry casks (Criadera 2)
• Launch of the Whisky Solera Peated in October 2020
• 683 0.5 liter bottles
• Bottled with 57.6 % vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• The tantalizing sweetness of sherry, dried fruit and brown sugar blends harmoniously with spicy oak tones, herbs, a hint of rancio, dark chocolate and fine peat smoke to create a masterfully balanced enjoyment experience.

HANDFILLED MILD “EX CHAMPAGNE VIN CLAIR”

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This exclusive handfilled whisky from a rare ex Champagne Vin Clair single cask was bottled at a powerful 60.9% vol. Vin Clair, a young white wine that serves as a base for champagne, gives this whisky its elegant and unusual note. The four-year-old single malt delights with a multi-faceted interplay of aromas of sweet grapes, juicy apricots and fine grape seed notes that blend harmoniously with dry tannins. Vanilla cream and warming oak spice round off the taste experience perfectly. An exceptional bottling for connoisseurs looking for something special.

• Made from 100% pure barley malt
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Matured for 4 years in a 228 liter ex Champagne Vin Clair barrel made of French oak (#5473)
• Distilled on 30.07.2020 and bottled on 09.12.2024
• 361 bottles á 0.5 liter
• Bottled with 60.9 % vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• Sweet grapes and juicy apricots meet fine grape seed notes and dry tannins, perfectly complemented by vanilla cream, warming oak spice and a piquant hint of white pepper.

“EXCEPTIONAL MIZUNARA PEATED” – FULL MATURATION

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This exceptional Mizunara single cask bottling from the St. Kilian Exceptional Range is the first smoky single malt whisky in the exclusive series reserved for our masterpieces. This high-quality rarity is also probably the first peated, non-Japanese single malt whisky to be fully matured in a fresh, previously unused Mizunara oak cask. It is presented in a decoratively designed 0.5 liter pot still glass bottle and complemented by elegant packaging that emphasizes its uniqueness and exclusivity. After five years of maturation, an intense, complex interplay of aromas unfolds, in which aromatic peat smoke and sandalwood combine with sweet dried fruits, while oriental spices, licorice and a hint of eucalyptus refine the palate.

• Made from Scottish peat-smoked malt with 80 ppm
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Matured for 5 years in a 225 liter Mizunara Virgin Oak barrel from Japan (#3867)
• Distilled on 01.07.2021 and bottled in December 2024
• 258 bottles á 0.5 liter
• Bottled with 54.0 % vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• Intense, complex and warming, with a seductive sweetness of dried fruits, raisins and creamy honey, accompanied by oriental spices, a hint of black pepper and licorice, perfectly balanced by aromatic peat smoke, ashy nuances and delicate sandalwood notes.

“DOUBLE TROUBLE”

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To mark the 40th anniversary of the legendary film “Double Trouble”, this smoky, peaty special bottling celebrates the repartee and explosive dynamics of the iconic duo. Matured in rare Ramandolo sweet wine casks from northern Italy, this single malt whisky develops an impressive variety of aromas after just three years. Notes of stewed fruit and honey combine with an intensely warming blend of oak, fine spices and malty sweetness, gently enveloped by delicate peat smoke – a harmonious and multi-layered taste experience. The perfect balance of adventurousness and elegance – as unforgettable as the duo in their dual role.

• Made from Scottish peat-smoked malt with 80 ppm
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Matured for 3 years in two 228 liter ex Ramandolo sweet wine barrels from Friuli (#6944, #6946)
• Distilled on 01.07.2021 and bottled in October 2024
• 391 bottles á 0.7 liter
• Bottled with 59.5 % vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• Ashy notes merge with an intensely warming melange of oak, spices and malty sweetness, followed by a creamy fruit jam of figs, dates and peaches, refined with blossom honey and gently enveloped by fine peat smoke.

“THEY CALLED HIM SPENCER”

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Inspired by the cult documentary about the unforgettable film legend Bud Spencer, this three-year-old bottling embodies lived dreams and pure enjoyment of life in every facet. Matured in hand-picked barrique casks that previously contained Sicilian Marsala Ambra liqueur wine, this mild, unpeated single malt whisky develops a fascinatingly intense and multi-faceted aroma. Its unique Braille label underlines the special characteristics of this whisky. Notes of dried fruit, fine almonds and blossom honey combine with the warming presence of oak and fine spices to create a harmonious composition that completes the deep, characterful structure of the whisky.

• Made from 100% pure barley malt
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Matured for 3 years in two 225 liter ex Marsala Ambra liqueur wine barrels from Sicily (#6550, #6551)
• Distilled on 21.04.2021 and bottled in October 2024
• 486 bottles á 0.7 liter
• Bottled with 59.1 % vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• The fruity sweetness of figs, plums and juicy peaches meets an intensely warming note of oak and spices, rounded off with creamy vanilla, blossom honey and a subtle hint of lovage.

WINTER EDITION “FELIZ NAVIDAD”

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With the exclusive Christmas edition 2024 “Feliz Navidad”, we bring the festive taste of Christmas directly into your glass. “Feliz Navidad” is a three-year-old, unpeated single malt whisky made from 100% malted organic barley from the region – the “home malt”. It matured completely in an exceptional ex-bourbon single barrel, which was previously filled with high-quality maple syrup from Vermont, USA. This unique barrel ageing gives the whisky a seductive sweetness that combines with the natural aromas of the regional organic barley. The result is an unmistakable taste experience reminiscent of luscious walnut aromas and soft caramel, complemented by seductive vanilla, sweet raisins and a fine spiciness with a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg.

• Made from 100% pure barley malt
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Matured for 3 years in a 190 liter ex-bourbon single barrel, which was previously filled with high-quality maple syrup from Vermont (#6912)
• Distilled on 08.07.2021 and bottled on 07.11.2024
• 355 bottles á 0.5 liter
• Bottled with 59.6 % vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• Rich sweetness meets notes of caramel and roasted walnuts, accompanied by creamy vanilla, juicy raisins and crunchy brittle, before warming oak spice with a pinch of pepper, cinnamon and nutmeg provide a multi-layered depth.

“CELTIC CASTLE” EDITION 2024

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On the occasion of the VII Celtic Castle Festival, which took place from November 8 to 10, 2024 at Thurnau Castle, we presented our exclusive Celtic Castle Edition 2024. This is a mild, unpeated single malt whisky made from regional organic barley – the so-called “home malt”. This whisky matured for three years in an exceptional ex Vino de Naranja cask from Spain. The sweet, aromatic dessert wine, which is macerated with orange peel and traditionally produced in Spain, particularly in the Andalusia region, gives the single malt a complex variety of aromas and depth of flavor. It is characterized by a harmonious combination of fruity, sweet and spicy aromas with a long, warm finish.

• Made from 100% regional organic barley (Heimatmalt)
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Matured for 3 years in a 250 liter ex Vino de Naranja barrel from Spain (#6472)
• Distilled on 14.04.2021 and bottled on 30.10.2024
• 250 bottles á 0.5 liter
• Bottled with 58.7 % vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• Luscious Seville oranges meet a velvety marmalade of apricots and peaches, complemented by creamy vanilla and malty sweetness, which combine wonderfully with warm oak tones and a hint of Christmas spices.

“JUDAS PRIEST – TURBO”

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Inspired by Judas Priest’s legendary 10th studio album Turbo, this four-year-old single cask bottling is as versatile and energetic as the music it honors. Matured in an ex Pacherenc sweet wine French oak cask, the mild, unpeated single malt whisky unfolds an exciting combination of honeyed fruit, green walnut notes and oak, rounded off by a gently spicy finish. Bottled at perfect drinking strength, it captures the electrifying energy of the album.

• Made from 100% pure barley malt
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Matured for 4 years in a 225 liter ex Pacherenc sweet wine barrique barrel made of French oak (#4942)
• Distilled on 07.02.2020 and bottled in September 2024
• 320 bottles á 0.7 liter
• Metal bottle with great design and artistic label
• Bottled at 48 % vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• The fruity sweetness of ripe peaches and light grapes, complemented by creamy honey, is accompanied by fine, slightly bitter grape seed and green walnut notes, which combine perfectly with a warming, gentle oak spice.

“BIRMINGHAM – THE HOME OF METAL”

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Our first, own heavy metal bottling “Birmingham – The Home of Metal” is a tribute to the birthplace of heavy metal and the home of legendary bands such as Black Sabbath and Judas Priest. Bottled at cask strength, this powerful whisky creation matured predominantly in heavily charred casks made from fresh American white oak (virgin oak) and contains distillates that were stored in high-quality wild service tree wood. These lend the whisky additional floral and herbal nuances. A true masterpiece that embodies the pulsating heartbeat of metal in liquid form.

• Made from 100% pure barley malt
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Bottled in 2024 with 60.6 % vol.
• 3 years old
• 400 bottles á 0.7 liter
• Metal bottle with great design and artistic label
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• The opulent sweetness of creamy vanilla blends with toffee and complex fruit notes of apricots, peaches and baked apples, while warming oak spice and a pinch of black pepper are harmoniously complemented by subtle hints of mint.

“GRAVE DIGGER – EXHUMATION” – CHAPTER II

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Grave Digger Exhumation Chapter II is a tribute to the dark, mystical side of metal. After two years of maturation in fresh Palatinate oak barrels, this smoky, peaty creation matured for a further two years in small 30-liter barrels, including ex-rum, ex-bourbon and fresh Palatinate oak barrels, underground in the Odenwald. The result is a single malt whisky of incomparable depth, characterized by fruity, spicy and earthy aromas as well as dark peat smoke, which brings the essence of the Odenwald directly into the glass.

• Made from Scottish peat-smoked malt with 80 ppm
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Distilled in 2019, emptied in 2023
• 4 years old
• 696 bottles á 0.7 liter
• Metal bottle with great design and artistic label
• Bottled with 50.8 % vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• A fruity composition of ripe peaches, pineapple, caramel and vanilla cream combines with a warming blend of spicy oak and freshly crushed pepper, accompanied by a malty sweetness and gently enveloped by earthy peat smoke.

“THE DEVIL’S RIGHT HAND” – THE TIRED JOE

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Commissioned by Paloma Productions Media und Marketing GmbH, the exclusive licensee of Terence Hill, and inspired by the 1970 cult film, this single malt whisky is a tribute to the main character “Tired Joe”, known as “The Devil’s Right Hand”. As a deputy sheriff, he and his dissimilar brother take an unconventional approach to ensuring law and order in the fight against unscrupulous gangsters. A sip of this limited edition whisky would be just the thing afterwards. The maturation in fine ex Rhum Agricole casks from the Caribbean makes this special edition a balanced and multi-layered composition that will delight both beginners and experienced whisky lovers.

• Made from 100% pure barley malt
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Matured for 3 years in three ex Rhum Agricole barrels (225 liters) from Martinique (#5373-75)
• 1,000 bottles á 0.7 liter
• Bottled with 46 % vol.
• With label in iconic western movie look
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• A seductively creamy sweetness of vanilla and delicate toffee, surrounded by the exotic fruitiness of peach, apricot, pineapple and banana and elegantly rounded off by a mildly warming oak spice.

“THE LEFT HAND OF THE DEVIL” – THE LITTLE ONE

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Also inspired by the cult film from 1970, this single malt whisky is a tribute to the main character “The Little One”, known as “The Devil’s Left Hand”. Disguised as a sheriff, he becomes embroiled in a conflict between unscrupulous gangsters and respectable settlers. After the heated argument, he would certainly have treated himself to a sip of this fine wine. Careful ageing in selected ex Ripasso and ex Amarone red wine barrels gives this full-bodied special edition a true taste experience. Red fruit notes and creamy chocolate tones combine to create a fiery feast for the senses.

• Made from 100% pure barley malt
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Matured for 4 years in ex Ripasso (190 liters) and ex Amarone red wine barrels (300 liters, 190 liters) from Cantine Lenotti in Bardolino
• 1,000 bottles á 0.7 liter
• Bottled with 46 % vol.
• With label in iconic western movie look
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• A tantalizing fruity sweetness of red grapes, cherries and juicy raspberries, combined with creamy vanilla, enhanced by warming oak spice and a hint of dark chocolate as well as subtle, dry tannins.

“VISZONTLÁTÁSRA ZOLTÁN” – GOODBYE ZOLTÁN!

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This special single cask bottling is dedicated to our long-time Master Distiller Zoltán Fódi, who returned to his Hungarian homeland for family reasons after more than eight years at St. Kilian. The distillate, made from Scottish peat-smoked malt, matured in an ex Tokaji Aszú barrique barrel made from Hungarian oak and filled by Zoltán himself. After four years of maturation, the sweet elegance of the famous Hungarian white wine, the smoky notes of our distillate and the rich, spicy aromas of the oak barrel merge into a grandiose overall experience. A smoky single malt whisky and a piece of distillery history. The entire St. Kilian team would like to thank Zoltán for his outstanding work and wish him all the best for the future!

• Made from Scottish peat-smoked malt with 80 ppm
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Matured for 4 years in a 225 liter ex Tokaji Aszú barrique barrel made of Hungarian oak from the Oremus winery (#4761)
• Distilled on 12.12.2019 and bottled in August 2024
• 419 bottles á 0.5 liter
• Bottled at 58.7 % vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• The wonderful fruity sweetness of light grapes and juicy apricots, paired with honey and creamy vanilla notes, combines with gentle, sweet peat smoke, warming oak spice and subtle walnut aromas.

“IMMINA” – KILIANI EDITION 2024

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This Kiliani Edition – on the occasion of St. Kilian’s memorial day on 8 July – honors the blessed Immina, granddaughter of Duke Gosbert and Gailana and abbess in Würzburg and Karlburg. Immina lived as a nun in the monastery founded by her father, Duke Hetan II of Thuringia, on the Marienberg in Würzburg. She later transferred the monastery to Bishop Burkard and retired to the Marienkloster monastery in Karlburg, where she died in 750. Her remains now rest in Würzburg Cathedral. This mild (unpeated) special edition matured for five years in ex-bourbon barrels that were previously filled with the “Brauerreserve 1237” from the Faust family brewery in Miltenberg – an opalescent, fruity and complex craft beer with a barrique aroma. This special Churfränkian pre-treatment gives the 4th Kiliani Edition a rich bouquet of honey, malty beer notes and creamy toffee.

• Made from 100% pure barley malt
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Matured for 5 years in two ex-bourbon barrels (190 liters), which were previously marked with “Brauerreserve 1237” (#3862, #3863)
• Distilled on 22.05.2019, bottled in June 2024
• 975 bottles á 0.5 liter
• Bottled with 46 % vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• A fruity, sweet and creamy composition of honey, juicy apricots and ripe pears, accompanied by gently warming oak spice and creamy toffee, harmoniously rounded off by a malty beer note.

“DAY OF THE GERMAN WHISKY 2024” – LIGHTLY SMOKY

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June 29, 2024, when we enjoyed our 2nd St. Kilian Whisky Festival with countless guests, was also the Day of German Whisky, which is celebrated every year on the last Saturday in June. To mark the occasion, we presented a lightly smoky special bottling. This three-year-old single malt whisky is a fruity-sweet, delicately spicy composition of Bourbon, Rye, Brandy, Pinot Noir and Amarone casks with delicate smoky aromas.

• Made from 100% pure barley malt: a proportion of smoked beech malt, Heimat Malt from Reichartshausen and Pilsner malt (both non-smoky)
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Matured for 3 years in ex Bourbon and ex Rye barrels (190 liters each) as well as ex Pinot Noir (225 liters) and ex Amarone barrels (100 and 300 liters)
• Distilled between 2017 and 2020
• Bottled on 24.06.2024
• 500 bottles á 0.5 liter
• Bottled with 51.2 % vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• Ripe peaches, juicy grapes, apples and red currants combine to create a tantalizing fruit melange, rounded off by malty tones, delicately spicy rye notes and creamy vanilla, harmoniously balanced by subtle tannins and a hint of smoke.

“2. ST. KILIAN WHISKY FESTIVAL” – DISTILLERS CHOICE UNPEATED

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The 2nd St. Kilian Whisky Festival, which took place on June 29, 2024 in Rüdenau near Miltenberg, was a great success. Whisky lovers and connoisseurs from near and far flocked in large numbers to our award-winning distillery to experience the fascinating world of German whisky. The four-year-old, mild and fruity “Distillers Choice Unpeated” festival bottling combines single malt whiskies matured in a former rye barrel, an ex Rhum Agricole cask and a fresh white oak cask charred to Char-4 level and artfully married together.

• Made from 100% pure barley malt
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Matured for 4 years in ex Rye and ex Rhum Agricole barrels and a Virgin Oak Cask (190 liters)
• Distilled between 2017 and 2019
• Bottled on 24.06.2024
• 750 bottles á 0.5 liter
• Bottled with 52.9 % vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• The sugary-sweet fruit aromas of juicy pear, apricot and pineapple combine with gently warming notes of rye and oak spices, harmoniously rounded off with a hint of fine creamy vanilla.

“2. ST. KILIAN WHISKY FESTIVAL” – DISTILLERS CHOICE PEATED

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For the three-year-old, smoky special edition for the 2nd St. Kilian Whisky Festival, “Distillers Choice Peated”, whiskies from Portuguese Madeira and Jamaican rum casks were combined with the matured contents of a fresh acacia cask. The result is a single malt whisky with aromatic peat smoke, sweet rum notes, gentle oak spice and warming ash tones.

• Made from 100% purest barley malt: proportionally Scottish peat-smoked malt with 80 ppm, Munich malt type II and Caramünch type II (both non-smoky)
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Matured for 3 years in ex Madeira (300 liters) and ex rum barrels (190 liters) as well as a fresh acacia barrel (Virgin Acacia, 100 liters)
• Distilled between 2017 and 2020
• Bottled on 24.06.2024
• 750 bottles á 0.5 liter
• Bottled with 54.4 % vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• The creamy fruit sweetness of ripe apricots, pineapple and bananas blends harmoniously with warming, spicy oak notes and subtle peppery nuances, which are surrounded by finely dosed peat smoke.

“THE EARLY DAYS – KETTERER WASH MEETS ST. KILIAN”

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The oldest single malt whisky from Rüdenau to date (as of July 2024) was produced by distilling a wash that came from the Ketterer family brewery in Pforzheim, where our Master Distiller & Blender Mario Rudolf used to work as a brewer. This non-smoky creation was initially stored in ex-bourbon barrels and then transferred to ex-Sauternes barrique barrels and small ex-bourbon barrels for further maturation. Complex aromas of honey, delicate vanilla and butterscotch as well as sweet fruit and fine spice notes are evidence of a full-bodied result.

• Made from 100% pure barley malt
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Matured for a total of 8 years
• Double maturation – first in ex Bourbon barrels, then in ex Sauternes barriques and small ex Bourbon barrels from Garrison Brothers (#270, #1158, #1163, #8343)
• Distilled on 10.03.2016 and bottled on 09.04.2024
• 1,000 bottles á 0.5 liter
• Bottled at 58.3% vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• A sweet and full-bodied start with notes of light grapes, peach and pineapple, accompanied by creamy vanilla and creamy toffee, is carried by a subtly warming oak spice with a hint of rancio.

SINGLE CASK “TURF TAIL DISTILLERS CUT”

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For this single cask bottling, only the last 250 liters of the middle run were collected during the second distillation in the spirit still before switching to the second run. This precise handling of the distillation gave the spirit a more intense smokiness before it was matured for four years in an ex Jack Daniel’s barrel. The result is a well-balanced single malt whisky with an aromatic composition of peat, fruit, vanilla and warming oak spice.

• Made from Scottish peat-smoked malt with 80 ppm
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Matured for 4 years in a 190 liter ex Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey Barrel (#4325)
• Distilled on 09.10.2019 and bottled on 09.04.2024
• 315 bottles á 0.5 liter
• Bottled at 58.7 % vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• A sweet melange of ripe apricots, juicy pears and vanilla cream with a hint of toffee is accompanied by a nuance of malt and warming oak spice, while being gently enveloped by peat smoke with a pinch of allspice.

SINGLE CASK “IRISH STYLE

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For the single cask bottling “Irish Style”, the mash made from 100% Pilsner malt was distilled at full reflux condenser. This additional cooling coil inside the Lyne Arms of the spirit still allowed only the volatile aromas to enter the New Make, resulting in a balanced composition of sweet fruit, creamy vanilla and fine toffee notes after five years of maturation in an ex Jack Daniel’s Tennessee whiskey barrel.

• Made from 100% pure barley malt
• Double distilled in our original Scottish pot still stills with full reflux condenser
• Matured for 5 years in a 190 liter ex Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey Barrel (#3433)
• Distilled on 06.02.2019 and bottled on 09.04.2024
• 320 bottles á 0.5 liter
• Bottled at 57.4% vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• The fruity combination of apricots, ripe pears and a hint of grapefruit is harmoniously complemented by sweet vanilla and creamy toffee with a hint of coconut, while at the same time warming oak notes with a pinch of white pepper provide a spicy component.

SINGLE CASK “ULTRA HEAVILY PEATED” – EX SHERRY OLOROSO

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For the six-year-old single cask bottling, matured in a Sherry Oloroso Hogshead, heavily peated “Ultra Heavily Peated” barley malt from Scotland was used at 135 ppm. This single malt whisky impresses with its intense fruity sweetness with malty nuances and warming oak spice. Fine dark chocolate rounds off the taste experience, while aromatic peat smoke with subtle ash notes envelops the whole.

• Made from Scottish “ultra heavily peated” peat-smoked malt with 135 ppm
• Twice distilled in our genuine Scottish pot still stills
• 6 years old
• Distilled on 06.12.2017
• Matured in a 250 l ex Sherry Oloroso Hogshead (#1784)
• Bottled on 09.04.2024 with a strong 58.9 % vol.
• 365 bottles á 0.5 liter
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• Intense aromas of a fruity sweetness of ripe pears, juicy peaches, dates and raisins merge with malty nuances and gentle peat smoke, delicately spiced with warming oak notes and rounded off with fine dark chocolate.

SINGLE CASK “DAVID’S CHOICE” – VIRGIN WOOD CHESTNUT

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The single cask bottling “David’s Choice” was personally selected by our Spiritus Rector, David F. Hynes. This mild drop matured for five years in a fresh 225 liter barrel made of fine chestnut wood. The result of this exceptional ageing process is a rich single malt whisky that not only impresses with its full-bodied fruity sweetness, dry tannins and warm wood notes, but also with its magnificent mahogany color.

• Made from 100% pure barley malt
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• 5 years old
• Fresh 225 l chestnut wood barrel (#3218)
• Distilled on 05.12.2018
• Bottled on 09.04.2024
• 300 bottles á 0.5 liter
• Bottled at 58.4% vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• A creamy, syrupy fruit sweetness of plums, dates, juicy oranges and raisins is enveloped by dry tannins and warming wood notes and perfectly rounded off by dark honey with a hint of dark chocolate.

“TRIPPLE SEVEN”

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In April 2024, this bottling was one of our oldest single malt whiskies at seven years old! This mild, non-smoky single malt was carefully matured over this long period in three selected ex Old Forester Bourbon casks and then married together. It seduces with beguiling fruity notes and creamy vanilla, accompanied by spicy, warm oak notes and a pinch of crushed pepper, thus offering a long-lasting and multi-faceted taste experience.

• Made from 100% pure barley malt
• Distilled twice in our genuine Scottish pot still stills on 22.03.2017
• Matured for seven years in three 190 l ex bourbon barrels from Old Forester (#808, #812, #831)
• Bottled on 18.04.2024 with a strong 58.4 % vol.
• 1,000 bottles á 0.5 liter
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• Creamy-sweet fruit notes of apricots, pears and vanilla merge with spicy oak aromas and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper to create a warming and multi-layered taste experience that is rounded off with dark toffee.

“GERMAN AUDIO FILM AWARD 2024 EDITION”

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A single malt whisky with a unique Braille label. As a sponsor of the festive gala for the 22nd German Hearing Film Award, we once again sent out a clear signal for inclusion and support for people with visual impairments. Because the integration of these people into society is a matter very close to our hearts. This is how the limited special edition “Deutscher Hörfilmpreis 2024” was created, which matured for an impressive five years in a former Woodford Rye Barrel and was married with whisky from a former Rhum Agricole barrel. To support this great and important work, we donated € 10.00 per bottle to the German Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired.

• Made from 100% pure barley malt
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• 5 years old
• Ex Woodford Rye Barrel (#3085) and ex Rhum Agricole Barrel (#1080)
• Distilled in 2017 and 2018, bottled in 2024
• 400 bottles á 0.7 liter
• Bottled at 46% vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• A sweet, creamy fruit basket of ripe pear, apricot and juicy pineapple, 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.

“BRAND AMBASSADOR’S CHOICE” BY CHRISTOPH B. ALBIETZ

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The favorite whisky of our brand ambassador Christoph B. Albietz! The exclusive “Brand Ambassador’s Choice” special edition was created according to the motto “Sharing is caring”. Because the ex Amarone barrel – peated was by far the most requested and most in demand in the many conversations Christoph had with our fans. This special bottling matured for four years in a 310-liter ex Amarone barrel from the renowned Cantine Lenotti in Bardolino on Lake Garda in Italy. The choice of this particular cask gives the single malt whisky a fascinating complexity and an impressive palette of dark fruit notes that blend harmoniously with the aromatic peat smoke. A convincing pleasure experience.

• Made from Scottish peat-smoked malt with 80 ppm
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Matured for 4 years in a 310 liter ex Amarone barrel from Bardolino/Italy (#4634)
• Distilled on 12.12.2019
• Bottled on 06.03.2024
• 610 0.5 liter bottles
• Bottled at 59.7% vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• An elegant fruity sweetness of dark grapes, ripe cherries, juicy strawberries and red currants, combined with creamy vanilla, which is perfectly balanced by a simultaneously warming oak spice with a pinch of nougat and gently enveloped by sweet peat smoke.

SINGLE CASK “EX FOUR ROSES BOURBON BARREL”

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What makes this almost five-year-old single cask bottling so special is the mashbill used to produce the mild New Make. The tried-and-tested Pilsner malt was blended with equal parts of the stronger specialty malt Munich malt type II and the darker caramel malt Caramünch® type II. This balanced blend gives the single malt whisky an accentuated caramel taste, which combines perfectly with the vanilla sweetness and toffee notes of the ex-bourbon cask from the Four Roses distillery.

• Made from 100% pure barley malt
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Matured for almost 5 years in a 190 liter ex Four Roses Bourbon Barrel (#3607)
• Distilled on 27.03.2019 and bottled on 09.02.2024
• 283 bottles á 0.5 liter
• Bottled at 59.4% vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• A sweet start with aromas of toffee, caramel and vanilla, complemented by subtle, light fruit notes, delicate milk chocolate and malty nuances and rounded off by a hint of spicy oak.

SMALL BATCH “HUNGARIAN OAK” – HEAVILY PEATED

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The mild and smoky bottlings of the new St. Kilian Small Batch series are characterized by the blending of a few selected barrels that have proven to be particularly intense and aromatic in regular tastings. For this smoky single malt whisky, three 95-liter barrels made from fresh Hungarian oak from the renowned Dolium cooperage were selected, which were toasted on the inside before filling and also milled to increase the surface area. After five years of maturation, the bottling is not only characterized by its dark color, but also reveals complex, dark fruit aromas with a creamy, dry sweetness.

• Made from Scottish peat-smoked malt with 80 ppm
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Almost 6 years old
• Matured in three 95 liter barrels made from fresh Hungarian oak (#874, #2016, #2018)
• Distilled on 18.10.2017 and 28.02.2018
• Bottled on 12.02.2024 with 62.3 % vol.
• 455 bottles á 0.5 liter
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• A powerful and warming fruit sweetness of plums, creamy raisins and Seville oranges, complemented by a hint of malt with a pinch of mint and perfectly surrounded by subtle oak notes with delicate peat smoke.

SMALL BATCH “EX PX & EX BOURBON”

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The mild and smoky bottlings of the new St. Kilian Small Batch series are characterized by the blending of a few selected barrels that have proven to be particularly intense and aromatic in regular tastings. It all started with a mild single malt whisky based on a Pedro Ximénez Sherry Butt. As a result of a leak, the spirit matured for one year was divided between three ex-bourbon barrels of different sizes and matured for a further four years. This is one of the rare examples of a “double maturation” at St. Kilian.

• Made from 100% pure barley malt
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• 5 years old, double maturation
• Matured in a Pedro Ximénez sherry butt and then in three bourbon barrels of different sizes (#2339, #2350, #2681)
• Distilled on 20.09.2017 and bottled on 09.02.2024
• 615 0.5 liter bottles
• Bottled at 52.4% vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• A sweetness of juicy apricots, toffee and creamy vanilla, which blends harmoniously with subtly warming nuances of sherry, raisins and spicy oak and is rounded off with fine chocolate notes.

“WHISKY SOLERA BY ST. KILIAN” – UNPEATED – II 2024

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The first bottling in the “Whisky Solera by St. Kilian – Unpeated” series went through all three stages of our Solera system, with the final maturation stage consisting exclusively of Pedro Ximénez sherry casks. The row of barrels above, the 1st Criadera, composed of barrique barrels previously filled with medium sherry made exclusively from Pedro Ximénez grapes. The top row of barrels, the 2nd Criadera, made from the finest Manzanilla sherry casks filled with smooth whisky matured in fresh American white oak casks.

• Made from 100% pure barley malt
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Whisky Solera System, composed of Pedro Ximénez (Solera), Medium (Criadera 1) and Manzanilla Sherry casks (Criadera 2)
• Launch of the Whisky Solera Unpeated in June 2020
• 5 years old
• 750 bottles á 0.5 liter
• Bottled at 57.3% vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• The rich sweetness of mature sherry, plums, raisins and Seville oranges is accompanied by ripe walnuts and harmonizes perfectly with the warming mélange of oak spice and fine dark chocolate that sets in.

SPECIAL BOTTLING “LUCKY NUMBER SEVEN

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All fans of the distillery were able to actively participate in the last online whisky tasting of the year on December 28, 2023. They chose their favorite in advance from three subtly smoky single malt whiskies, which were aged for the first time for seven years on January 18, 2024. A whisky matured in a 250 liter ex Pedro Ximénez Sherry Hogshead received the most votes. Bottled in mid-January 2024, this single cask bottling is our oldest single malt whisky to date. It convinces with a wonderful balance of sherry aromas, gentle peat smoke as well as grilled apricots, peaches and some raisins, accompanied by a filigree oak spice with fine walnut notes, sweet forest honey and a light rancio note. A great treat!

• Made from 100% pure barley malt with 2.5% Scottish peat-smoked malt
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Matured for 7 years in a 250 liter ex Pedro Ximénez Sherry Hogshead (#667)
• Distilled on 18.01.2017 and bottled on 22.01.2024
• 370 bottles á 0.5 liter
• Bottled at 57.7 % vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• A full-bodied, powerful and intense single malt with a wonderful sherry sweetness, juicy fruit notes of peaches, plums and raisins, which harmonize perfectly with the pleasant warmth of oak spice and smoky wood notes and are rounded off by dry ash tones with slightly bitter walnut.

SINGLE CASK “EX BITTER APERITIF FISINI”

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This smoky single cask bottling has a cask history that is as unique as it is complex. The New Make, made from Scottish peated smoked malt, first matured for around 2.5 years in a former Jack Daniel’s Tennessee whiskey barrel. The second maturation then took place in an ex Woodford Reserve Rye barrel, which had previously been filled with the bitter aperitif Fisini from the Black Forest. The result after a total of six years of maturation is a multi-layered single malt whisky with a harmonious interplay of fruity berries, spicy herbal aromas and a gentle smoky note. The perfect balance between power and sophistication.

• Made from Scottish peat-smoked malt with 80 ppm
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• 6 years old, Double Maturation
• Matured in an ex Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey barrel (#1513) and then in an ex Woodford Reserve Rye barrel, seasoned with Fisini herbal liqueur (#5003)
• Distilled on 18.10.2017 and bottled on 22.12.2023
• 300 bottles á 0.5 liter
• Bottled at 54.8% vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• A wonderful sweetness of red berries and dark cherries with creamy caramel and vanilla, which is complemented by a simultaneously warming oak spice with autumnal herbal notes and masterfully rounded off by delicate peat smoke with subtle dry ash tones.

SINGLE CASK “EX TOKAJI ASZÚ”

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For this special single cask bottling, our mild St. Kilian New Make was allowed to mature for four years in a 225 liter barrique barrel made of Hungarian oak, in which the premium sweet wine Tokaji Aszú was previously stored. During this time, the sweet elegance of the famous Hungarian white wine merged with the rich, spicy notes of the oak barrel to create a harmonious overall experience. Every drop of this exquisite single malt whisky ignites a magnificent firework display of exotic fruity, floral and spicy aromas.

• Made from 100% pure barley malt
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Matured for 4 years in a 225 liter ex Tokaji Aszú barrique barrel (#4765)
• Distilled on 11.12.2019 and bottled on 22.12.2023
• 350 bottles á 0.5 liter
• Bottled at 57.4% vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• A creamy fruit sweetness of juicy pears, apricots with peaches, which continues with honey and subtle bitter notes of Seville oranges and almonds, which are supported by a warming oak spice with a hint of dark chocolate.

“FIFTY FIFTY” BLENDED WHISK(E)YS

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Together with the German STORK CLUB whiskey distillery from Schlepzig in Brandenburg, we presented two exceptional bottlings at the end of 2023: Fifty Fifty Mild and FiftyFifty Peated. In this high-proof joint project, mild and smoky St. Kilian New Make Single Malt Spirit was combined in equal parts with mild Stork Club New Make Rye Spirit. Bottled in a mix of fresh American white oak, ex Tennessee whiskey and small, 50 liter ex bourbon barrels, these blended whiskies matured for five years in the respective warehouses in Schlepzig (mild version) and Rüdenau (smoky version). Two special whisk(e)y creations that embody the essence of whisky craftsmanship, tradition and quality.

• Made from equal parts barley malt and rye malt
• 50:50 mix of St. Kilian and STORK CLUB New Makes
• Matured for 5 years in fresh American white oak, ex Tennessee whiskey and 50 liter ex bourbon barrels
• 1,050 sets of 2x 0.7 liter bottles
• Bottled at 50.0% vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• A creamy combination of vanilla, caramel and cereals with the fruity notes of ripe apples and juicy apricots, which is slowly replaced by the incoming warmth of black pepper and spicy oak and refined with dry dark chocolate (mild version)
• A full-bodied combination of creamy fruit notes with dark caramel and spicy cloves, accompanied by warming peat smoke and oak spice, complemented by dry dark chocolate and skillfully refined with a pinch of black pepper (smoky version).

SPECIAL BOTTLING “MY NAME IS NOBODY”

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On behalf of Paloma Productions Media und Marketing GmbH, the exclusive licensee of Terence Hill, we created this single malt whisky of the same name in honour of the 50th anniversary of the German premiere of the legendary western “My Name Is Nobody”. It pays tribute to the classic film, which was released in German cinemas on December 13, 1973 and thrilled millions of viewers with the wonderful situation comedy of its main character. The exclusive, non-smoky special edition matured in ex-bourbon barrels of different sizes. It captivates with a beguiling fruit potpourri of yellow fruits, accompanied by sweet vanilla with creamy caramel tones and perfectly rounded off with gently spicy, comfortingly warming oak notes.

• Made from 100% pure barley malt
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Matured for over 3 years in ex-bourbon barrels
• 1,000 bottles á 0.7 liter
• Bottled at 50.0% vol.
• With label in iconic western movie look
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• A fruity sweetness of yellow apples, delicious apricots and ripe pears, which is wonderfully balanced by the simultaneous warmth of spicy oak and a pinch of white pepper, while creamy vanilla and delicate caramel round off the taste experience.

WINTER EDITION “MERRY CHRISTMAS”

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Just in time for the Christmas season, we presented our “Merry Christmas” winter edition at the InterWhisky international trade fair in the stylish ambience of the Gesellschaftshaus Palmengarten in Frankfurt am Main at the end of November 2023. This limited edition single cask bottling gets its unique character from barley malt that has been gently smoked over a beechwood fire. The smoky distillate then matured for six years in a 225-liter French oak barrel, in which Danish cherry wine had previously been stored for at least 30 months. The result is a gently smoky, multi-layered single malt whisky with a juicy fruit sweetness of red cherries that harmonizes perfectly with the dark chocolate notes and captures the magic of Christmas in a bottle with remarkable depth.

• Made from 100% pure barley malt, gently smoked over a beechwood fire
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• 225 liter ex cherry wine barrel (#1517)
• Distilled on 11.10.2017 and bottled on 14.11.2023
• 492 bottles á 0.5 liter
• Bottled at 51.6% vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• A juicy, fruity blend of red cherries and ripe peaches, accompanied by creamy vanilla and dark chocolate and perfectly balanced by warming oak notes with Christmas spices and a hint of tannins.

“CELTIC CASTLE” EDITION 2023

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From November 10 to 12, 2023, the VI Celtic Castle Festival at Thurnau Castle celebrated the culture and tradition of the Celtic world. In addition to rousing musical performances and the finest culinary delights, high-quality whiskies provided the perfect setting for a top-class event. St. Kilian Master Blender Mario Rudolf personally presented the latest single malt whisky creation, which combines the flavors of Scotland and the craftsmanship of Franconia. Made from Scottish peated smoked malt, the Celtic Castle Edition matured for almost four years in a single 310-liter ex Ripasso red wine cask. This special barrel was sourced from the renowned Lenotti winery in Bardolino on Lake Garda in Italy. The single malt whisky promises a harmonious and powerful taste experience with a creamy, sweet blend of fruit and vanilla married with warming oak spice and sweet peat smoke.

• Made from Scottish peat-smoked malt with 80 ppm
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Distilled on 27.11.2019 and bottled on 05.10.2023
• Matured for almost 4 years in a 310 liter ex Ripasso red wine barrel from Cantine Lenotti (#4637)
• 600 bottles á 0.5 liter
• Bottled at 60.3 % vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• A fruity sweetness of red grapes, juicy strawberries and ripe apricots with creamy vanilla, perfectly balanced by a simultaneously warming oak spice with black pepper and gently enveloped by sweetish, ashy smoke.

“WHISKY SOLERA BY ST. KILIAN” – PEATED – I 2023

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The idea of adapting the sophisticated and complex solera system, which stands for maturity, age and consistent quality in sherry and brandy, to whisky was already maturing among our master distillers Mario Rudolf and Zoltán Fódi in 2019. The first bottling of our new “Whisky Solera by St. Kilian” series went through the three stages of the St. Kilian Solera system, in which the final maturation stage consists exclusively of Pedro Ximénez sherry casks. The first series of casks consists of a mixture of 20-year-old Amontillado and 30-year-old Fino Sherry casks, while the second series consists of the finest Oloroso Sherry casks, which are filled with smoky whisky matured in former Bourbon casks. The perfect combination of tradition and innovation makes this limited special bottling a very special pleasure experience.

• Made from 100% Scottish peat-smoked malt
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Whisky Solera System, made up of Pedro Ximénez (Solera), Amontillado and Fino (Criadera 1) and Oloroso Sherry casks (Criadera 2)
• Launch of the Whisky Solera Peated in October 2020
• 620 0.5 liter bottles
• Bottled with 56.8 % vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• The intense sweetness of sherry, prunes, raisins and brown sugar harmonizes perfectly with the simultaneously warming blend of oak spice, herbs, dry ash tones and green walnuts, which is surrounded by finely spicy peat smoke.

“GRAVE DIGGER – EXHUMATION”

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A special bottling of a very special kind: an earth cask matured single malt whisky in cooperation with the German heavy metal band Grave Digger. After initially maturing for two years in fresh Palatinate oak casks in the Bunker City warehouses, the smoky whisky was allowed to spend the second half of its time underground in the middle of the majestic Odenwald. Small, 30-liter Oloroso sherry, Amarone red wine, Ruby port and American white oak barrels were used. The result is a mystical essence of dark smoke, incomparable depth and a complex, subtly earthy-spicy flavour.

• Made from Heavily Peated barley malt with 80 ppm (determined by HPLC method) from Scotland
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Distilled in 2019, bottled in 2023
• 4 years old
• 460 bottles á 0.7 liter
• Metal bottle with great design and artistic label
• Bottled with 49.4 % vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• The sweet taste explosion of crisp apples, red grapes and vanilla cream with a simultaneously warming mélange of spicy oak, fine ash, subtle earthy tones and malty herbal sweets is coated in delicate peat smoke.

HANDFILLED MILD “EX CIDER”

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Cider meets St. Kilian spirit! The mild four-year-old single malt whisky matured in a former Jack Daniel’s cask that had previously been filled with cider from the Kuhn winery for 462 days. Inspired by the local cider culture, this limited bottling with the beguiling aroma and intense fruity sweetness of ripe apples guarantees a refreshingly tangy enjoyment experience.

• Made from 100% pure barley malt
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Distilled on 13.03.2019, bottled on 04.10.2023
• 310 bottles á 0.5 liter
• Bottled with 57.3 % vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• Intense fruity sweetness of ripe apples and pears, garnished with creamy vanilla and accompanied by a warming spiciness with a finely dosed pinch of pepper and delicate dry oak notes.

“AMBASSADOR’S CHOICE WITH GAVIN RYAN THOMSON AND MARIO RUDOLF”

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This smoky bottling is the result of a successful collaboration with St. Kilian Honorary Brand Ambassador Gavin Ryan Thomson. Together with master blender Mario Rudolf, he selected two former 190 liter ex-bourbon casks from the Islay distillery Laphroaig. Special barrels that were previously used for the “Spirit of St. Kilian Batch 4” bottling. After a second infusion of smoky New Make, the distillate was allowed to mature for five years in the warehouses in the Odenwald.

• Made from 100% pure barley malt
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Distilled on 19.06.2018, bottled on 04.10.2023
• 620 0.5 liter bottles
• Bottled with 61.6 % vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• Superficial peat smoke leaves plenty of room for creamy vanilla, fruity apricot and tangy citrus notes, which are rounded off with fine toffee and a hint of spicy oak.

SPECIAL BOTTLING “DON MATTEO”

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On behalf of Paloma Productions Media und Marketing GmbH, the exclusive licensee of Terence Hill, we created a single malt whisky that pays tribute to the charismatic character of Don Matteo. The sharp-witted and humorous priest, known from the popular Italian TV series, who solves even the trickiest criminal cases in picturesque Gubbio in the heart of Italy and experiences countless adventures in the process. This mild special edition matured in a former 310 liter Ripasso red wine barrel from the renowned Italian winery Lenotti from Bardolino on Lake Garda and impresses with its delicious aroma of red grapes, in perfect balance with spicy, warming elements.

• Made from 100% pure barley malt, mild recipe
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Matured for 3 years in an ex 310 liter Ripasso red wine barrel (#4639)
• Distilled on 04.12.2019, bottled in 2023
• 547 bottles á 0.7 liter
• Bottled at 48 % vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• Wonderfully fruity and sweet with an abundance of juicy red grapes, ripe peaches and creamy vanilla, which combine with the simultaneous onset of warmth and a subtle peppery spiciness to create a perfectly balanced blend, framed by fine oak spice.

“FRANCONIAN VATTED MALT WHISKY”

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With this special bottling, we are celebrating Franconia’s rich distillery culture. In order to realize this very special, purely Franconian joint production, the experienced master distillers from St. Kilian Distillers and Elch-Whisky each selected an exclusive single cask. Our single malt whisky matured for four years in a former barrique barrel from the Fürst winery in Bürgstadt, which was first filled with Pinot Noir red wine and then with cherry brandy for 20 years. Georg Kugler, founder and master distiller of Elch-Whisky, selected an eight-year-old peated single malt whisky that was allowed to mature in a former 190 liter Bourbon Tennessee Whiskey barrel from Jack Daniel’s. A joint Franconian production that underpins our friendly bond.

• Vatted or blended malt
• Made from St. Kilian single malt and elk whisky single malt “Torf vom Dorf”
• Bottled 2023
• 920 0.5 liter bottles (redesigned 0.5 liter bottle)
• Bottled with 50 % vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• Harmonious balance of creamy vanilla, beguiling fruit and gentle smoke accompanied by the finest cherry notes, fine chocolate and spicy elements.

BUD SPENCER “A CHEF FOR ALL OCCASIONS”

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After 13 years, the eagerly awaited film series “A Chef for All Seasons” finally came to Germany. On August 24, 2023, the pilot for Bud Spencer’s last TV series celebrated its premiere at the Filmnächte am Elbufer in Dresden. We accompanied this event, long awaited by many Bud Spencer fans, with a very limited special bottling. Matured in the finest Oloroso sherry casks from Andalusia, we have created a heroic single malt whisky of the highest quality that reflects the strength, determination and warmth of our legend.

• Made from 100% pure barley malt, mild recipe
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Matured in Oloroso sherry casks
• Bottled 2023
• 600 bottles á 0.7 liter
• Bottled with 46 % vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• Characteristic sherry notes with aromas of ripe fruit and spicy oak – the perfect balance of sweetness and fruitiness with spicy, warming nuances creates a remarkable depth and complexity.

“BURKARD” – KILIANI EDITION 2023

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Our Kiliani bottling, which is always named after important personalities from the life of St. Kilian, is this time dedicated to Würzburg’s first bishop, BURKARD. According to tradition, Würzburg’s patron saint BURKARD had the remains of St. Kilian transferred to St. Mary’s Church and elevated the Irish monk Kilian and his companions Kolonat and Totnan to diocesan saints on July 8, 752. The 2023 Kiliani bottling is our most Franconian single malt whisky to date. The inspiration for this was provided by hand-picked Pinot Noir barrels made from Franconian oak, in which the distillate – made from 100% pure organic barley malt from our region – was allowed to mature for three years. Whisky couldn’t be more local and regional.

• Mild recipe -> Made from local organic barley from Reichartshausen in the Bavarian Odenwald
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Matured for 3 years in regional Pinot Noir barrels made from Spessart oak
• Bottled 2023
• 1,648 0.5 liter bottles
• Bottled with 46 % vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• A fruity bouquet of ripe peaches and juicy apricots, rounded off with sweet vanilla and red grapes and refined with warming spices, subtle oak notes and fine tannins.

“DAY OF THE GERMAN WHISKY 2023” – SPECIAL BOTTLING

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June 24, 2023 not only marked the date of the 1st St. Kilian Whisky Festival, but also – as always on the last Saturday in June – the Day of German Whisky. We have created a mild special bottling especially for this purpose. This single malt whisky matured for almost five years in fresh Hungarian oak casks. These 95-liter barrels were mildly toasted on the inside and milled to increase the surface area of the wood. This increased the ratio of wood surface area to spirit volume and allowed the whisky to mature more quickly. The result speaks for itself: a single malt whisky with a long presence of aromatic wood tones, subtle oriental spices, fruity prunes, sweet raisins and a hint of cinnamon.

• Made from 100% pure barley malt, mild recipe
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Distilled on 01.08.2018, bottled on 19.06.2023
• 970 0.5 liter bottles
• Bottled with 53.3 % vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• Tantalizing fruit sweetness of juicy plums, ripe cherries and creamy raisins, complemented by a hint of brown sugar with a pinch of cinnamon and perfectly surrounded by subtly warming oak notes.

“1. ST. KILIAN WHISKY FESTIVAL” – SMOKY EDITION

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On Saturday, June 24, 2023, St. Kilian Distillers hosted the first Whisky Festival. Highlights included the numerous master classes in which participants were able to deepen their knowledge and passion for whisky. The Warehouse Tastings offered visitors the unique opportunity to taste rare and exclusive whiskies straight from the barrel and whisky seminars provided a scientific insight into the fascinating world of flavors in the production of single malt whisky. On the day of the festival, the numerous visitors were able to purchase a smoky single malt festival edition aged in small bourbon barrels, which had a fascinating combination of peat smoke, vanilla, subtle BBQ notes, refined with ripe apricots, yellow pears, crisp malt and ashy aromas.

• Made from 100% Scottish peat-smoked malt
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Matured in 55 liter ex bourbon barrels from Garrison Brothers
• Distilled on 16.05.2018, bottled on 19.06.2023
• 2,400 0.5 liter bottles
• Bottled with 58.4 % vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• Juicy fruit sweetness of yellow pears and ripe apricots with creamy vanilla, combined with subtly warming oak spice, a hint of meadow herbs and a touch of dark chocolate, gently enveloped by mild peat smoke

“1. ST. KILIAN WHISKY FESTIVAL” – MILD EDITION

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On Saturday, June 24, 2023, St. Kilian Distillers hosted the first Whisky Festival. Whisky fans from all over Germany and beyond were able to go on a tour of discovery through our production building at the Rüdenau site and through various storage bunkers in Bunker City. The tastings and tours were accompanied by musical performances by the Clan Pipers from Frankfurt, Scottish folk musician Robin Laing and solo artist Dom Mayer. On the day of the festival, a mild single malt festival edition matured in Oloroso sherry casks with its beguiling aroma of dark fruits, ripe apricots and dates, as well as fine sherry, scored points with the numerous visitors.

• Made from 100% pure barley malt, mild recipe
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Two 550 liter ex Oloroso sherry casks (#5421, #5422)
• Distilled on 03.06.2020, bottled on 19.06.2023
• 1,980 0.5 liter bottles
• Bottled with 59.1 % vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• Sweetness of creamy fruit jam, vanilla, sherry and brown sugar, accompanied by warming alcohol with subtle oak spice, refined with toffee, dark chocolate, a hint of raisins and a pinch of herbs

“GERMAN AUDIO FILM AWARD 2023 EDITION”

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St. Kilian Distillers sets an example for inclusion and support for people with visual impairments. Because on June 20, 2023, we presented a very special edition at the presentation of the German Hearing Film Award by the German Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Berlin: A single malt whisky with a Braille label. This limited special edition matured in a former sherry barrel and symbolizes the appreciation and recognition of diversity in our society with a label that is unique in Germany. To support this great and important work, we donated € 10.00 per bottle to the German Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired.

• Made from 100% pure barley malt
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Ex Pedro Ximénez sherry casks
• Distilled in 2018, bottled in 2023
• 250 bottles á 0,7 liter
• Bottled with 50 % vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• The sweet melange of creamy fruit aromas, combined with raisins and dry sherry, harmonizes perfectly with warming oak spice, dark chocolate and dry tannins with a hint of herbs

“EXCEPTIONAL MIZUNARA” – FULL MATURATION

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An exclusive whisky rarity and at the same time the start of the new St. Kilian Exceptional Range, which is reserved only for our most exclusive single malt whiskies. According to our research, this is the first non-Japanese single malt whisky to be matured in a single, fresh, unoaked Mizunara oak cask. Mizunara oak, which is widespread in various regions of Japan, is one of the rarest and most expensive woods used for maturing whisky. The wood for this 225-liter, mildly toasted single barrel is around 250 years old and comes from the forests of the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido. The result of this three-year full maturation is a unique taste of ripe, exotic fruits, paired with warming oak notes, oriental spices and fragrant sandalwood aromas.

• Made from 100% pure barley malt
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• 225 liter Mizunara Virgin Oak barrel (#3866)
• Distilled in 2019, bottled in 2023
• 300 bottles á 0.5 liter
• Bottled with 55.1 % vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• Fruity sweetness of ripe pears, apples and apricots, accompanied by a warming oak spice, some pepper and sandalwood notes and rounded off with oriental spices and the finest toffee

“JUDAS PRIEST – RAM IT DOWN”

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Following the successful launch of the cooperation with the legendary British band Judas Priest, “Ram it down” is another heavy metal bottling. Ultra Heavily Peated barley malt with 91 ppm was used for this heavily smoky single malt whisky, which is dedicated to the eleventh studio album “Ram it down” and comes directly from the Scottish Highlands and embodies heavy metal in its purest form. The artful marriage of three 190 liter ex-bourbon casks and a fresh American white oak cask with two unusual 38 liter ex-peated bourbon casks results in a true taste explosion of spicy peat smoke, sweet fruit melange and creamy vanilla.

• Made from Ultra Heavily Peated barley malt with 91 ppm from Scotland
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Distilled in 2017 and 2019, bottled in 2023
• Maturation in three 190 liter ex Bourbon barrels, one American Virgin Oak barrel and two 38 liter ex Peated Bourbon barrels
• 1,300 0.5 liter bottles
• Bottled with 49 % vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• Intense peat smoke, accompanied by creamy vanilla, juicy pears and ripe apricots, refined with warming oak spice, dark toffee and ashy smoke aromas

Distillery Only “ex HOLY APPLE”

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New Make Spirit from St. Kilian meets apple brandy from northern Germany. This bottling matured for four years in 110-liter oak barrels from the Dollerup distillery in northern Germany near the Danish border. There, apples – harvested from orchards in northern Germany – are first used to make cider, which is then distilled into apple brandy and stored in oak barrels. This barrel-aged apple brandy bears the fitting name Holy Apple, which we have adopted for our Distillery Only bottling.

• Mild recipe, made from 100% pure barley malt
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Distilled on 10.10.2018, bottled on 31.01.2023
• Matured for 4 years in two 100 liter ex apple brandy oak barrels (#3119, #3121)
• 598 bottles á 0.5 liter
• Bottled with 47.3 % vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• Elegant and pleasantly sweet with intense apple notes, combined with creamy vanilla and accompanied by a warming oak spice with a finely dosed pinch of pepper – voluminous, wonderfully mature and complex

Special Bottling “BUCHE MEETS ZEDER”

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Matured in two different, very special types of cask – beech and cedar – this exceptional and gently smoky single malt whisky was bottled at a cask strength of 57.7% by volume. The special feature of the barrels used is that they have an outer supporting layer of oak so that the barrel retains the maturing liquid and remains sealed. Both beech and cedar are considered to be very porous wood. This unique special edition was presented as part of the large St. Kilian Online Whisky Tasting on December 29, 2022 and was very well received by the numerous participants.

• Made from 100% pure barley malt
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• 200 liter beech and cedar barrels (#1571-#1574)
• Distilled on 06.12.2017
• Bottled on 29.11.2022
• 680 0.5 liter bottles
• Bottled with 57.7 % vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• On the nose, an ethereal aroma of cedar wood and pine needles, combined with earthy notes, a fine hint of peat smoke and some grated lemon peel. Sweet and creamy on the palate with vanilla and fine woody notes, combined with a warming blend of spicy cedar wood, fresh pine needles and a dash of lemon

Winter Edition “MERRY CHRISTMAS”

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Just in time for the Christmas season, we presented our Winter Edition “Merry Christmas” at the InterWhisky international trade fair in Frankfurt am Main at the end of November 2022. To achieve this, both our mild and heavily peated (54 ppm) New Make Spirit were allowed to mature in a total of three former herbal liqueur casks. An absolute novelty at St. Kilian. After five years, we were completely overwhelmed by the result, and the winter spice aromas of this single malt whisky literally urged us to create this Christmas Edition. And we weren’t the only ones who liked it.

• Made from 100% pure barley malt
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• 190 liter and 50 liter ex herbal liqueur barrels (#347, #1550, #1551)
• Distilled on 13.07.2017 and 02.11.2017
• Bottled on 02.12.2022
• 850 0.5 liter bottles
• Bottled with 53.5 % vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• A full-bodied aromatic explosion of sweet stewed plums with winter spices, garnished with fine herbs and a pinch of cinnamon and enveloped in warming peat smoke

“Celtic Castle” Edition

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The 5th Celtic Castle Festival took place at Thurnau Castle in Upper Franconia in mid-November 2022. The bottling selected especially for the festival by our Honorary Brand Ambassador, Udo Sonntag, was made from a carefully selected blend of three different types of malt. In addition to Munich malt and Caramünch®, a 54 ppm heavily peated barley malt from the Scottish Highlands was used. After more than four years in an ex Madeira sweet wine cask, the single malt presents itself with a voluminous sweetness of grape must, baked apple and grilled peaches, garnished with a fine oak spice and harmoniously integrated, warming smoke. Whisky greats such as Maggie Miller, Robin Laing and the living whisky legend Jim McEwan were very enthusiastic about it in Thurnau!

• Smoky recipe -> Made from Scottish peat-smoked malt with 54 ppm, among other things
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Distilled on 30.05.2018 and bottled on 09.11.2022
• Matured for over 4 years in a 300 liter ex Madeira sweet wine barrel (#2442)
• 555 bottles á 0.5 liter
• Bottled at 62.4 % vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• An aromatic firework of sweet grape notes, grilled peaches and delicious baked apple flavors, underlined with fine spicy oak and wrapped in warming, mild peat smoke with subtle dry ash notes in the aftertaste

“Ambassador’s Choice with Mario Rudolf and Udo Sonntag”

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Udo Sonntag has been supporting us as St. Kilian Honorary Brand Ambassador since fall 2022. The whisky enthusiast from Upper Franconia is known as the host of numerous whisky tastings and as the co-author of the biography of whisky legend Jim McEwan – A Journeyman’s Journey. As an avowed fan of red wine, Udo, together with Master Blender Mario Rudolf, selected two barrels that had previously been filled with red wine. But not with just any red wine, but with the famous, full-bodied Amarone from Italy. After more than three years of maturation in these barrels, the Ambassador’s Choice Edition No. 6 convinces with a potpourri of red berries, in perfect balance with warming oak spice and fine tannins.

• Mild recipe -> Made from 100% pure barley malt
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Distilled 2018/2019, bottled on 05.09.2022
• Matured for over 3 years in two 225 liter ex Amarone red wine barrels (#2671, #3456)
• 1,300 0.5 liter bottles
• Bottled with 54.2 % vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• Beguiling aroma of ripe strawberries, raspberries and juicy red peaches, garnished with sweet vanilla cream and accompanied by subtle dry tannins, fine oak spice and subtle notes of cocoa

“10 YEARS ST. KILIAN” ANNIVERSARY Edition

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To mark the 10th anniversary of St. Kilian Distillers, the premiere of a very special Anniversary Edition took place on October 15, 2022 at the big online whisky tasting. This single malt spirit was produced from Ultra Heavily Peated barley malt with 91 ppm and matured in two ex rye whiskey barrels from the American Old Watermill Distillery. The former rye barrels bring out the smoke and the distillery character of St. Kilian in equal measure. All 760 bottles were sold out within minutes during the online tasting.

• Made from Ultra Heavily Peated barley malt with 91 ppm from Scotland
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Distilled on 06.12.2017 and bottled on 15.09.2022
• Matured for over 4 years in two 190 liter ex Rye barrels from Old Watermill Distillery (#1630, #1631)
• 760 0.5 liter bottles
• Bottled with 57.7 % vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• Intense sweetness of vanilla cream and apricot jam mingle with juicy barley malt and present peat smoke, piquantly garnished with white pepper and spicy oak

“JUDAS PRIEST – ANGEL OF RETRIBUTION”

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The founder and owner of St. Kilian Distillers, Andreas Thümmler, has been a fan of the British heavy metal band Judas Priest since his youth. So it was immediately clear that there had to be a St. Kilian Heavy Metal Edition to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Judas Priest. Ultra Heavily Peated barley malt with 91 ppm was used for this strictly limited special bottling, which comes directly from the Scottish Highlands and embodies heavy metal in its purest form. This four-year-old single malt, which received a unique full maturation in French ex-Pineau des Charentes casks, offers a true taste explosion of peat smoke, fruit and spice.

• Made from Ultra Heavily Peated barley malt with 91 ppm from Scotland
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Distilled in 2018, bottled in 2022
• Matured for 4 years in 300 liter ex Pineau des Charentes barrels from France
• 950 bottles á 0.7 liter
• Metal bottle with great design and artistic label
• Bottled with 49 % vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• Intensely warming peat smoke in harmony with sweet fruit notes of yellow plums and red grape jelly, accompanied by spicy oak with white pepper and fine marzipan

“Ambassador’s Choice with Mario Rudolf and Olli Fink”

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Olli Fink has been working as a brand ambassador for St. Kilian Distillers since January 2019. Born in Schleswig-Holstein, he presents our whiskies and liqueurs mainly in northern Germany, where he can also be found at trade fairs. For this fifth Ambassador’s Choice Edition, the brand ambassador, together with master blender Mario Rudolf, selected two barrels of matured St. Kilian single malt, which had previously been topped with rum from the flower island of Madeira. The result is a wonderfully sweet bottling with an abundance of tropical fruit.

• Mild recipe -> Made from 100% pure barley malt
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Distilled on 27.09.2017 and bottled on 16.08.2022
• Matured for almost 5 years in two 300 liter ex Madeira rum barrels (#1354, #1355)
• 1,380 0.5 liter bottles
• Bottled with 50.1 % vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• Tropical aromas of pineapple, peach and juicy honeydew melon, perfectly surrounded by a creamy sweetness of honey, vanilla and soft toffee and rounded off with subtle dry oak notes

Distillery Only “Ex CHÂTEAU MARGAUX”

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When German New Make spirit from St. Kilian meets French wine barrels from the renowned Château Margaux in Bordeaux, the result can only be outstanding. Our single malt whisky was allowed to mature for almost four years in the fine casks of the Premier Grand Cru vineyard on the famous Médoc peninsula. In the perfect Odenwald climate of our Bunker City, it developed its characteristic fruit aromas and impressive depth, which set it apart and delight the most discerning palate.

• Mild recipe -> Made from 100% pure barley malt
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Distilled in 2018 and bottled in July 2022
• Matured for almost 4 years in ex Chateau Margaux Bordeaux red wine barrels
• 450 bottles á 0.5 liter
• Bottled with 46 % vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• Lush fruit notes of red grape jelly with raspberries meet juicy peaches with creamy honey and sweet vanilla, accompanied by a warming oak spice with cocoa notes and fine tannins

“GOSBERT” – Kiliani Edition 2022

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Kiliani is celebrated annually on 8 July and is the name day of St. Kilian, who Christianized the Franconian region – especially around Würzburg – and had a lasting impact on it. The second edition of the limited Kiliani bottling is dedicated to the then reigning Duke of Franconia, Gosbert. This special bottling matured for almost four years in fresh American white oak barrels, which were previously filled with regional white wine of the Bacchus/Scheurebe variety. These give the Kiliani Edition GOSBERT a rich, natural amber color and an aroma of almost lavish fruitiness.

• Mild recipe -> Made from 100% pure barley malt
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Matured for almost 4 years in ex Bacchus/Scheurebe wine barrels made from American white oak
• 1,200 0.5 liter bottles
• Bottled with 46 % vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• A fruity potpourri of ripe apricots and peaches, accompanied by light wine aromas and creamy vanilla and rounded off by a subtly warming oak spice with a fine tannin structure

“The Blind & The Blonde – Jorgo & Marcus”

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With this innovative special bottling, St. Kilian Distillers presented a single malt whisky with a Braille label for the first time in the EU. This strictly limited bottling of 2,000 bottles was created by the two friends Jorgo Papasoglou and Marcus Zölch, the blind and the blond, together with master blender Mario Rudolf. The two superstars are known as Jorgo and Marcus from the documentary road movie “They Called Him Spencer”. The Braille label on the bottle is unique in the EU and makes this bottling particularly valuable. In addition, € 5.00 will be donated to the German Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired for every bottle of St. Kilian sold.

• Made from 100% pure barley malt
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Blending of single malt whiskies from ex-bourbon, ex-rum and ex-Sauternes casks
• Bottled in 2022
• 2,000 bottles á 0.7 liter
• Bottled with 47 % vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• Aromatic with ripe pears and juicy apricot fruit, accompanied by vanilla custard and warming spices, with subtly spicy honey and an oily texture

“Ambassador’s Choice with Mario Rudolf and Dr. Heinz Weinberger”

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For the fourth edition of the St. Kilian Ambassador’s Choice series, Honorary Brand Ambassador Dr. Heinz Weinberger and Master Blender Mario Rudolf selected various ex-rum casks from the Caribbean. These included two former rum casks from Jamaica, one from Puerto Rico and a rhum agricole cask, which were married together in a ratio of 65% (Jamaican rum), 25% (rhum agricole) and 10% (Puerto Rican rum). The result is an unpeated single malt whisky with strong rum aromas that conjures up Caribbean flair in your living room. Pure exoticism! A total of 800 bottles of this Ambassador’s Choice No. 4 Edition were bottled with an alcohol content of 60.6% by volume.

• Made from 100% pure barley malt
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• 3 ex rum barrels (#2585, #3187, #3208) and one ex rhum barrel (#1204) from the Caribbean
• Distilled in 2017/2018, bottled in 2022
• 800 bottles á 0.5 liter
• Bottled with 60.6 % vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• Strong rum aromas with a beguiling scent of tropical fruit, pineapple, peach and plantain, accompanied by dark chocolate and distinctly warming oak notes

“THE EARLY DAYS – St. Kilian Meets Mackmyra”

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Before the official start of production at the St. Kilian plant, double-distilled and unpeated single malt spirit from the Swedish Mackmyra distillery was distilled a second time on the St. Kilian Spirit Pot Still in August 2015 as a first test run. The resulting triple-distilled New Make was then allowed to mature in two 190-liter Old Forrester barrels and three 50-liter bourbon quarter casks from Garrison Brothers. This trial run was created thanks to an excellent collaboration with Mackmyra. The two distilleries are closely linked not only through the friendship between St. Kilian founder Andreas Thümmler and the Swedish distillery team, but also through the training of Master Distiller Mario Rudolf at Mackmyra. A total of 760 bottles of this six-year-old single malt “Mackmyra x St. Kilian” were bottled with an alcohol content of 41.4% by volume.

• Made from mild, double-distilled Mackmyra single malt spirit
• Distilled again in our original Scottish spirit pot still still
• Matured for over 6 years in 190 liter Old Forrester barrels and three 50 liter Bourbon Quarter Casks from Garrison Brothers
• Distilled in 2015, bottled in 2022
• 760 0.5 liter bottles
• Bottled with 41.4 % vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• Bourbon vanilla sweetness with toffee, accompanied by herbal lemonade, apricot jam and spicy oak shavings

“Grave Digger – Metal Turf Beast”

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For more than 40 years, Grave Digger has been one of the most influential bands in the German metal scene. Her legendary Scottish trilogy “Tunes of War”, “The Clans will Rise again” and “Fields of Blood” is a tribute to Scottish history. With the Heavy Metal Edition, we pay tribute to the Grave Digger brand founded in 1980. For the strictly limited “Metal Turf Beast” bottling, Ultra Heavily Peated barley malt with 91 ppm was used, which comes directly from the Scottish Highlands and embodies heavy metal in its purest form. This highly limited single malt whisky was allowed to mature in small, only 30 liter ex port wine and ex Oloroso sherry casks. The result: a potpourri of red berries, ripe plums and raisins, peppered with green walnut, fine tannins and spicy oak and wrapped in dry peat smoke. The “Metal Turf Beast” was in huge demand from fans and was completely sold out just a few minutes after going on sale.

• Made from Ultra Heavily Peated barley malt with 91 ppm from Scotland
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Matured for over 3 years in ex port wine and ex Oloroso sherry casks
• Intensely warming peat smoke with sweet, creamy fruit notes of red berries and plums, dark chocolate, some tobacco and dry, spicy oak with fine ash
• 870 bottles á 0.7 liter
• Metal bottle with great design and artistic label
• Bottled with 49 % vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered

“Turf Peak” – Master Distillers Selection

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The Irish Master Distiller legend and builder of St. Kilian David F. Hynes has created a very special bottling together with Master Distiller of St. Kilian Mario Rudolf: TURF PEAK. This bottling matured in European and American White Oaks for almost four years. During production, experiments were carried out with the reflux during distillation and longer distillation was carried out in the overrun. The cask was therefore also filled with a higher alcohol content of 69% vol. filled. This special edition is something very special and was initiated and created by David F. Hynes.

• Bottled with 60.2 % vol.
• Smoky recipe
• Matured for over 3 years in five different types of barrel
• Intensely spicy with distinct smoky aromas that complement vanilla and caramel notes
• Twice distilled in our genuine Scottish pot still stills
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• Made from 100% pure barley malt
• Approx. 580 0.5 liter bottles

“Gailana” – Kiliani Edition 2021

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In honor of Kilian the Apostle of Franconia, the namesake of our distillery, we present the first edition of the limited Kiliani bottling, which is dedicated to GAILANA, the wife of the then Duke of Franconia Gosbert. The limited special bottling matured for four years in former Pinot Noir barrels from a renowned Franconian winery and also features a special distillation method: Three different settings of the reflux condenser were used to achieve multiple distillations. On the nose, GAILANA is reminiscent of a beguiling rendezvous of fruity aromas of wine gum, strawberry and raspberry. Red gooseberry meets creamy vanilla, light floral notes and a hint of fresh mint and oak spice.

• Mild recipe -> Made from 100% pure barley malt
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Matured for over 4 years in ex Pinot Noir barrels
• A fruity sweetness of strawberry, raspberry and red wine cream, followed by spicy aromatic oak and a hint of pepper as well as dry cocoa
• Approx. 1700 0.5 liter bottles
• Bottled with 46 % vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered

“Ambassadors Choice with Mario Rudolf and Gavin Ryan Thomson“

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Together with our Honorary Brand Ambassador Gavin Ryan Thomson, Master Distiller Mario Rudolf has created a special bottling: Our mild recipe meets ex Bunnahabhain Staoisha casks.

• Mild recipe -> special malt blend Pilsner malt + a small amount of CaraAroma malt
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• 4 ex Bunnahabain Staoisha Casks 190l ASB peated
• Filled on 13.07.2016
• Approx. 1200 0.5 liter bottles
• Bottled at cask strength with 63.3 % vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered

St. Kilian Cask No. 1 “First Cut”

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Barrel no. 1 marks the birth and at the same time the beginning of St. Kilian’s successful history. Andreas Thümmler, the owner and managing director of the distillery, knew that barrel no. 1 had to be something very special. The aim was to create a barrel that would still stand out from thousands of barrels decades later. To this end, the Wilhelm Eder cooperage in Bad Dürkheim was commissioned to produce a barrel that would be both unmistakable and unique thanks to the triad of high-quality wood, the largest possible (and permitted) capacity and perfect workmanship. According to these specifications and with great craftsmanship, the traditional Palatinate barrel makers coopered the 700-liter barrel no. 1 from the wood of a Johanniskreuz oak tree.

• Made from 100% pure barley malt
• Non-smoking recipe
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Barrel #1 consists of Johanniskreuz oak from the Palatinate region, first exposure
• Distilled on 17.03.2016 (St. Patrick’s Day)
• 760 0.5 liter bottles
• Bottled with 58.7 % vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• Barrel no. 1 is further matured as an experiment using the solera method

“Ambassadors Choice with Thorsten Manus and Pat Hock”

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Our whisky ambassadors Thorsten Manus and Pat Hock spent a weekend roaming through the St. Kilian Bunker City cask store and picked out some tasty treats. The strictly limited 431-bottle collector’s edition was released at cask strength with 55.3% vol. and 54 ppm peat content. It matured in 55L quarter casks from Garrison Brothers, which was voted the best whisky distillery in the USA in 2017. St. Kilian has been using the rare barrels from Texas since the start in 2016. That is quite unique.

• Mild recipe -> special malt blend Pilsner malt + a small amount of CaraAroma malt
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• 4 pieces ex Bourbon Quarter Casks 55l from Garrison Brothers
• Filled on 23.11.2016
• 431 bottles á 0.5 liter
• Bottled at cask strength with 55.3 % vol.
• Natural color and not chill-filtered

Distillery Only “Ex Sherry” Edition

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In times of lockdown, we particularly miss the sun of Andalusia. Our Master Distiller Mario Rudolf has selected a very special Oloroso butt from Jerez, the capital of sherry, and is now releasing another year-end Distillery Online Edition for you for Christmas & New Year’s Eve 2020 that you shouldn’t miss! Sunny, delicious and tempting as always.

• Single malt whisky made in Germany, produced from 100% pure Pilsner malt
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Distilled in 2017 and bottled in December 2020
• Matured for 3.5 years in ex-Sherry-Oloroso Butt, 500 liters from Jerez
• Taste: intense attack, caramel and dried fruit, fine sweetness, pleasantly integrated alcohol
• Finish: long and full-bodied, spicy and slightly sweet
• Mild recipe, unpeated
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• Alcohol content 51.7 % vol.
• Limited to 1,040 bottles

Distillery Only “Turf-Head” Edition

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This is the “counterpart” to our January 2020 Turftail. Despite its 54 ppm mashbill of peated barley, you will discover a lighter, floral single malt whisky here. The heart has been divided into a head and a tail and, in contrast to the heavier, oily and phenolic notes of the tail, the first part of the bottling has lighter and more delicate flavors.

• Single malt whisky – Made in Germany, produced from 100% pure Scottish barley peat malt
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Sweet notes followed by dominant peat smoke and light aromas of citrus fruits
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• Special edition limited to only 420 bottles
• Bottled with 52.5 % vol.

Distillery Only “Ex Barolo” Edition

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What a taste experience when mild, fruity New Make is allowed to mature for three years in a noble barrique barrel! Barolo and Amarone are royal red wines from beautiful Italy that make our single malts absolutely special. This bottling was stored in a 225 l ex Barolo cask made of French oak which was a sister cask of the “St. Kilian Single Cask Batch 2018” and has now matured into a perfect whisky.

• Single malt whisky – Made in Germany, made from 100% pure barley malt
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Strong attack, intense herbal and spicy with fine wine aromas, bittersweet and chocolate
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• Special edition limited to only 490 bottles
• Bottled with 52.9 % vol.

Distillery Only “Ex Cider” Edition

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This Distillery Online Edition has a very private background from Mario Rudolf, our Master Distiller. When he presses his cider, of course, it doesn’t go into a normal container, but is stored in an ex Jack Daniels barrel (for 183 days exactly, because it is a 1983 vintage ;-). This cask was then filled with New Make and matured for almost 4 years to become a single malt whisky. One could speak here of a “seasoning”, in any case the regional apple was “refined” here.

• Single malt whisky – Made in Germany, made from 100% pure barley malt
• Distilled twice in our original Scottish pot still stills
• Aromas of forest honey with a slight acidity, followed by a tart note and fine apple flavors – tangy and fresh
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• Special edition limited to only 480 bottles
• Bottled with 47.9 % vol.

Distillery Only “Ex Chardonnay” Edition

unfortunately already sold out

This edition had a very strong connection to our region. Produced using a mild recipe, the single malt then matured for 3 years in an ex-Chardonnay cask from one of Germany’s best vineyards. This special barrel has a capacity of 228 liters and was made from French oak in the Burgundy style. Because the staves are “toasted” on the inside to bend them during barrel production, a light vanilla aroma is created in the wine, which you can now also taste in our single malt whisky.
More information about the Fürst winery from Bürgstadt am Main:
www.weingut-rudolf-fuerst.de

• Single malt whisky single cask “Made in Germany”, made from 100% pure barley malt
• Distilled by hand in our genuine Scottish pot still stills
• Ripe apricot and delicately spicy grape flavor – balanced with tart fruits and a hint of vanilla
• Distilled in October 2016
• Golden yellow, natural color and not chill-filtered
• Alcohol content 52.9 % vol.
• Limited to 495 bottles

Distillery Only “Ex Eisbock” Edition

unfortunately already sold out

Whisky matured in award-winning brewery FAUST Eisbock casks from Miltenberg am Main.
This “Eisbock Edition” is also something very special and new for St. Kilian. We have used 100% unpeated Pilsner malt for this – in other words, an “unpeated” recipe. Nevertheless, this single malt has a light and pleasant smokiness. This was created during the changeover from the peated season to the unpeated season, giving the distillate its subtle smoky notes and making it a complex taste experience.
However, the 350-liter French oak barrels are an absolute highlight of this whisky: before the Faust brewery filled them with its award-winning Eisbock, they were used to store fine cognac from Remy Martin. So the barrel was first filled with cognac, then the award-winning Eisbock beer and then our New Make was allowed to spend more than 3 years in it until it was fully matured.

Brauhaus Faust from Miltenberg am Main became world champion in this category with its Eisbock and won numerous prizes. The most recent award is from Meininger’s Craft Beer Award – “Platinum” for the Eisbock and at the same time the best international “strong beer” of the entire competition.

• Single malt whisky made in Germany, produced from 100% pure Pilsner malt
• Double distilled in our original Scottish pot stills Distilled in 2017 and bottled in April 2020
• Matured for 3 years in ex-Eisbock oak barrels, 350 liters
• Fine honey notes meet subtle smoky aromas and are rounded off by a delicate vanilla note
• Natural color and not chill-filtered
• Alcohol content 48.5% vol.
• Limited to 1,500 bottles