Tasting notes·HeiligenBergFeld

HeiligenBergFeld 3 Years (2020/2023) PX Cask

Located in the picturesque Five-Lakes region of the Starnberg district, the HeiligenBergFeld Distillery was established in 2017 and has since specialized in single cask bottlings. The HeiligenBergFeld 2020/2023, bottled at 57.9% ABV, matured for three years in a Pedro-Ximénez sherry cask, offering a glimpse into the burgeoning craftsmanship of this Bavarian distillery.

The panel

Marcel
75
Sascha
72

Mean 73.5 · spread 3

Value for money 0/5

Distillery
HeiligenBergFeld
Type
Single Malt
Country
Germany
Age
3 years
Strength
57.9% ABV
Character
rich

Tasting

Nose

The initial impression is characterized by a mild and rounded aroma. Notes of apricot, vanilla, and apple blend harmoniously, complemented by a hint of grassiness and walnut, rounding out the bouquet.

Palate

On the palate, the whisky opens with the freshness of young strawberries, followed by gentle red fruits and aged raisins. A slightly winey character intertwines with caramel and star anise notes, adding complexity.

Finish

The finish is lightly woody with intense ginger spiciness and a lingering raspberry brandy essence.

Verdicts

Marcel

The HeiligenBergFeld 2020/2023 brings a lot of drinking pleasure to the glass with its lively fruitiness and spicy ginger heat, even though its still-young maturation time denies it a bit more depth. For fans of German new-school whiskies, it’s a charming introduction with potential that leaves you wanting more.

Sascha

Structurally, the HeiligenBergFeld 2020/2023 presents itself clearly and fresh, but the balance between fruit notes and woody spice could become even more harmonious with longer cask maturation. Overall, a solid yet still developing example of modern German single casks.

What it is worth

No auction record for this distillery, so we cannot tell you what this bottle is worth. We would rather say that than guess.

Source

Tasting note and scores by WHISKY:EDITION — tasted by Marcel and Sascha, published 2025-03-03.