Patrisbrunna Peated (2017)
The Patrisbrunna Peated 2017 is a young, peated whisky from Germany, produced by the Kloster Dalheim Distillery and distributed by the independent bottler Kö13 Paderborn. With only 4 years of maturation in virgin oak casks and an alcohol content of 40%, this whisky offers a profile that should be of particular interest to lovers of straightforward, peaty flavours.
The panel
Mean 68.0 · spread 0
Value for money 3/5
- Distillery
- Kloster Dalheim
- Bottler
- Kö13 Paderborn
- Type
- Single Malt
- Country
- Germany
- Age
- 4 years
- Strength
- 40% ABV
- Character
- peaty
Tasting
Nose
The Patrisbrunna Peated shows its intense side from the very first nosing. A strong portion of smoke dominates the flavour, accompanied by clear medicinal notes reminiscent of iodine. Behind this, the youth of the whisky comes to the fore, supported by a light oak note that is gently softened by caramel and vanilla. A hint of malt rounds off the overall picture, with the flavours coming across as classic but unsurprising.
Palate
On the palate, the Patrisbrunna Peated unfolds an unusual interplay of buttery soft and extremely dry textures. The flavour is initially reminiscent of vinegar and rubber tyres, which brings a certain originality to the fore. The tongue sensation is almost powdery, which gives the whisky an interesting but also challenging flavour.
Finish
The classic, long peat finish remains present, but without the spicy depth familiar from other smoky whiskies. A slight saltiness brings additional complexity, but overall the finish remains rather restrained and not very spectacular.
Verdicts
Marcel
A whisky that scores with its smoky straightforwardness but remains a bit too tame. The Patrisbrunna Peated 2017 is like the buddy who’s always there but rarely surprises you – solid, uncomplicated, and with a touch of peat that’s enjoyable but not captivating.
Sascha
The Patrisbrunna Peated 2017 impresses with a clear structure and a dominant smoky note, but feels somewhat unbalanced in terms of complexity and finish. For fans of straightforward, peaty German whiskies, it’s a reliable, if not very nuanced, option without any extraordinary character.
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.