St. Kilian GENESIS Tasting on May 4 for 5 new products

To die St. Kilian Online-Tastings is among the most successful tastings in this format – and of course the brewery in Rüdenau always strives to improve the previous taste. On May 4 there is just nothing 5 new productsif it is together with the first whiskey of eight years from the distillery, but also a very interesting panel Master Distiller Mario Rudolfdem Founder Andreas Thümmler and Irish whiskey legend David F. Hyneswho played an important role in the creation of the St. Louis brewery. Kilian.

They are still available until April 28 Tasting kit registration possible on the factory homepage – you can read what to expect here:

Journey to the origin of St. Kilian Distillers.

8 year old single malt whiskey and other cask flavors online whiskey tasting St. Kilian GENESIS and Irish legend David F. Hynes, founder and owner Andreas Thümmler and master producer Mario Rudolf.

Rüdenau, April 2024

St. Kilian Distillers, probably Germany’s most experimental whiskey distillery, invites you to a wonderful whiskey event: St. Kilian GENESIS Online Whiskey Tasting. On Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 7:00 pm, tasting participants will immerse themselves in the fascinating history of the brewery and relive the founding days of this amazing brewery. Total of top five creations tasted, which gives an impression of the craftsmanship and passion that characterizes every drop of St. Kilian’s whiskey.

A recap of a fun evening and a milestone in the brewery’s history remains the first 8-year whiskey of St. Kilian Single Malt, which is presented as part of the exclusive X series.

In addition, two unique premium smokeless cask bottles will be presented, which will pay tribute to the distinguished Irish visitor David F. Hynes: a Cask Single “Irish Style” too “David’s Choice” – single malt whiskey from a fresh chestnut barrel. The two single-cask bottlings, made with Scottish peat malt from the Highlands, emphasize the diversity of St. Kilian and cause to enjoy smoky whiskeys.

The end of the crown is a good LIQUEUR of St. Kilian with lovely notes of vanilla, cinnamon and coconut and is made from single malt whisky.

St. Kilian Master Blender Mario Rudolf, owner and founder Andreas Thümmler and renowned Irish Master Distiller David F. Hynes will guide you through the world of St. John’s whiskey. Kilian straight from Stillhouse. The experts provide insight into the secrets and craftsmanship behind the legendary bottles from Rüdenau.

Andreas Thümmler is particularly pleased that his friend, mentor and longtime companion David F. Hynes will be in Rüdenau this evening.

“It is a great honor for me to welcome back our Rector of Spiritus David F. Hynes from Dublin as the guest of honor in the online tasting. We will certainly talk a lot about the old days and how it all happened. The story is alive!”,

says Thümmler, whose deep conversation with his Irish friend inspired the establishment of St. Kilian Distillers GmbH.

Spirits lovers can secure their tasting spot until April 28, 2024 and easily order the coveted tasting sets using the excellent range online or buy them directly at the brewery’s guest shop in Rüdenau.

Design of St. Kilian online whiskey tasting in detail:

Early Days – Ketterer Wash X St. Kilian – Unfilled (limited to 1,000 bottles):

The oldest single malt whiskey from Rüdenau to date was produced with a distillate from the Pforzheim Ketterer family brewery, where St. Kilian Master Distiller & Blender Mario Rudolf previously worked as a brewer. This smokeless creation was originally stored in ex-bourbon barrels and transferred to ex-Sauternes barrels and small ex-bourbon barrels from Garrison Brothers for further maturation. Complex aromas of honey, delicate vanilla and butterscotch along with sweet fruit and fine spice notes testify to the full effect.

Check out: Bernstein

Scent: An attractive bouquet of sun-ripened grapes, white peaches, juicy pears and pineapple flavors unfolds in harmony with sweet butterscotch and delicate vanilla, accompanied by a hint of coconut and a brief note of oak wood.

Taste: A sweet and full opening with notes of light grapes, peaches and pineapples, accompanied by creamy vanilla and creamy toffee, is complemented by warm oak spices and a hint of rancio.

A Taste of the Future: The creamy fruit sweetness is gradually replaced by dark toffee notes, grape nuances, hazelnut flavors and oak tones that deepen into dryness.

Alcohol content: 58,3 % Vol.

RRP: €99,90 (0.5 Liter)

One Fund of St. Kilian – Irish Style – Unbottled (320 bottle limit):

For a single bottle of “Irish Style”, a mash made from 100% Pilsner malt was distilled in a full reflux condenser. Thanks to this additional cooling coil in the Lyne Arm of the Spirit Still, only volatile aromas reached the New Make, which, after five years of maturation in a 190-liter Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey Barrel, resulted in a balanced composition of sweet fruit. , creamy vanilla and soft toffee notes result.

Check out: Bright gold

Scent: The aromatic richness of ripe apricots and yellow pears melds gently with delicate notes of vanilla, a hint of grapefruit and coconut, while subtle oak tones linger in the background.

Taste: The combination of apricots, ripe pears and the taste of grapes is balanced with sweet vanilla and creamy toffee with a hint of coconut, while notes of warm oak and a pinch of white pepper provide a spicy component.

A Taste of the Future: A balanced interplay of creamy fruit notes, delicate vanilla and warm oak spices lingers for a long time with bitter grape flavors.

Alcohol content: 57,4 % Vol.

RRP: €69,90 (0.5 Liter)

One Fund of St. Kilian – David’s Choice – Unseasoned (limited to 300 bottles):

One bottle of the bottle “David’s Choice” was personally selected by the Rector of St. Kilians Spiritus, David F. Hynes. This smokeless wine matured for five years in a clean 225 liter barrel made of fine chestnut wood. The result of this incredible reserve is a full malt whiskey that not only impresses with its full-bodied fruit sweetness, dry tannins and warm notes, but also impresses with its beautiful mahogany color.

Check out: Mahogany

Scent: Aromatic fruity notes of ripe plums, dates and some sultanas are revealed along with delicate notes of vanilla and a hint of sweet Seville orange, while subtle oak and spice notes linger in the background.

Taste: Fruity sweetness of plums, dates, oranges and sultanas, surrounded by dry tannins and notes of warm wood and rounded off perfectly by dark honey and dark chocolate flavors.

A Taste of the Future: The creamy fruit jam is slowly replaced by notes of dry wood and lingers for a long time with the taste of cough syrup and honey and good dark chocolate.

Alcohol content: 58,4 % Vol.

RRP: €69,90 (0.5 Liter)

One box of St. Kilian – Chopped Turf Tails – Frozen (limited to 315 bottles):

For the single malt “Turf Tail Distillers Cut”, only the last 250 liters of the middle run were collected during the second distillation in the still spirit before switching to the finish. This precise handling of the distillation gave the spirit a stronger smoke before maturing for four years in an old Jack Daniel’s cask. The result is a balanced malt whiskey with an aromatic structure of peat, fruit, vanilla and warm oak spices.

Check out: Bright gold

Scent: Fragrant peat smoke gives way to malt sweetness, creamy vanilla, fruity avocado and juicy pears, which are rounded by soft toffee and a pinch of spicy oak.

Taste: A sweet melange of ripe apricots, juicy pears and vanilla cream with a toffee flavor is accompanied by malt flavors and warm oak spices, while it is gently covered by peat smoke and a pinch of allspice.

A Taste of the Future: Creamy vanilla and sweet fruit jam mix with spicy oak, allspice flavor and faint peat smoke, its aroma lasts for a long time.

Alcohol content: 58,7 % Vol.

RRP: €69,90 (0.5 Liter)

One Fund of St. Kilian – Very Peated (only 365 bottles):

“Ultra Heavily Peated” malted barley from Scotland was used for the six-year-old single bottle, matured in a 250 liter hogshead that had previously contained Oloroso sherry. This single malt whiskey impresses with its intense fruity sweetness and warming oak spice. Nice dark chocolate rounds out the flavor, while aromatic peat smoke and a subtle ash note wrap the whole thing up.

Check out: Gold

Scent: Behind the aroma of smoky compost, notes of juicy apricots and ripe yellow pears are revealed, which are accentuated by the taste of sultanas and rounded by the weight of tar.

Taste: Intense fruity aromas of ripe pears, juicy pears, dates and sultanas are combined with sinister nuances and soft peat smoke, flavored with notes of warm oak and finished with fine dark chocolate.

A Taste of the Future: A complex blend of creamy fruit jam with warm peat smoke and subtle ash notes lingers with dark chocolate and a pinch of dry oak spice.

Alcohol content: 58,9 % Vol.

RRP: €79,90 (0.5 Liter)

Available in limited quantities

All new bottles delivered on 4 May 2024 from 7:00 pm will be available for sale in the online store during the online tasting. If there is sufficient availability, these limited edition bottles can also be purchased directly on site in the guest distillery starting Tuesday, May 7, 2024.

About St. Kilian Distillers GmbH

The German whiskey distillery from Rüdenau near Miltenberg am Main in Lower Franconia produces premium whiskeys and liqueurs that have been awarded more than 200 gold medals at the world’s most prestigious competitions. In addition, awards such as “World Class Distillery”, “Distillery of the Year” and “Whiskey of the Year” testify to the high international level that the young distillery, founded in 2012 by the investment banker Andreas Thümmler and has been producing since 2016 , has introduced itself Whiskey led. St. Kilian Distillers supports the responsible consumption of alcohol, which you can find out more about. More information about the company and the portfolio can be found at www.stkiliandistillers.com.