Horst Lüning Blended Malt Batch 2 10 Years
Within the German whisky community, Horst Lüning from Whisky.de is an unavoidable figure. Somewhere between meme and true expertise, he has succeeded in living his great passion for whisky with tremendous success. Authentically and skillfully staged are his YouTube reviews, which he has been regularly publishing with his son Ben for quite some time now. Great success naturally brings its own advantages. In addition to exclusive bottlings, he has, according to his own statements, fulfilled a long-cherished dream and created his own blended malt. Today, we have the second batch of his blends in the glass.
The panel
Mean 73.5 · spread 1
Value for money 4/5
- Bottler
- Whisky.de
- Type
- Blended Malt Whisky
- Country
- Scotland
- Age
- 10 years
- Strength
- 46% ABV
- Character
- mellow
Tasting
Nose
Already in the aroma, the blend presents itself as very fresh and fruity. We discover clear notes of citrus, vanilla, and sweet maltiness. Accompanied by a finely tuned spiciness. The sherry casks leave a light influence of raisins.
Palate
In the mouth, the malt remains true to its line. The sweetness of malt and the freshness of citrus fruits prevail. The slight spiciness and the subtle hints of sherry aromas hold back a bit but are recognizable. Overall, it provides a pleasantly creamy mouthfeel.
Finish
The finish of this whisky is medium-long and warming. It remains very mild and pleasant. A slight dryness spreads across the palate.
Verdicts
Marcel
A genuine pleasure to drink, hitting the mark perfectly with its gentle sweetness and fresh citrus notes. Horst Lüning demonstrates here that an honest blended malt without any frills can be a real joy – ideal for connoisseurs seeking an uncomplicated companion.
Sascha
The Horst Lüning Blended Malt Batch 2 impresses with a well-balanced harmony between malt sweetness, citrus freshness, and a subtle sherry note that lends the 10-years blend a refined complexity. Despite its mild structure, it occasionally lacks a bit of depth but remains a solid and well-crafted release in this price range.
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.