Patrisbrunna Original Paderborner Single Malt (2016)
KÖ13 in Paderborn is actually known for its delicious food. However, the restaurant also sells luxury condiments and, in particular, its own single malt. Today we have a whisky from Paderborn in our glass.Locality and transparency are at the forefront of Patrisbrunna. Local barley and spring water are brewed with an original wort of 15.2° and distilled four times. It was bottled after about 5 years of ageing.
The panel
Mean 75.5 · spread 3
Value for money 4/5
- Distillery
- Kloster Dalheim
- Bottler
- Kö13 Paderborn
- Type
- Single Malt
- Country
- Germany
- Age
- 5 years
- Strength
- 58% ABV
- Character
- delicate
Tasting
Nose
In the opening we find spicy floral notes with a hint of mown hay. There is also some solvent. Behind this, roasted aromas that almost make us think of freshly grilled food. With a little water added, the aroma opens up to blossom honey and sweet vanilla.
Palate
At first, we perceive intense vanilla sweetness. The malt is full-bodied, warming and soft. Malty, cereal-like aromas remind us of crunchy breakfast cereals. However, we also find youthful spiciness, which was to be expected. With water, the taste becomes much rounder. We find roasted grain and a good portion of oak again.
Finish
The finish is short with a light spicy oak kick and a slight tingle on the tongue.
Verdicts
Marcel
Patrisbrunna is a true local hero with plenty of character and a charming spiciness that leaves you wanting more – even though the youthful sharpness could still be tamed a bit. For fans of down-to-earth, handcrafted single malts from Germany, it’s a rewarding experience with genuine drinking pleasure.
Sascha
The Patrisbrunna Original impresses with its balanced interplay between malty sweetness and spicy oak, although the high strength and youthful sharpness slightly dominate the overall impression. Despite its still evident youthfulness, the cask maturation reveals a clear regional signature and a solid structure.
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.