St. Kilian Bud Spencer - The Legend - Rauchig - Batch 02
The German distillery St. Klilian has chosen Bud Spencer and Terrence Hill as characters for its marketing. Both peated and non-peated Whiskys as well as liqueurs appear as part of the series.The label, adorned with Bud Spencer's world-famous fist, promises a quick-witted and humorous experience. Those who have seen the movies of Bud Spencer & Terrence Hill know what we are talking about. Nevertheless, we are actually reviewing a Single Malt Whisky from Germany.
The panel
Mean 79.0 · spread 2
Value for money 3/5
- Distillery
- St. Kilian
- Type
- Single Malt
- Country
- Germany
- Strength
- 49% ABV
- Character
- peaty
Tasting
Nose
The scenery: A campfire on a fresh, lush and dewy meadow actually describes the nose quite well. A hint of citrus aromas and occasionally a bit of vanilla can still be found in the background.
Palate
The punch: Slightly peppery-spicy, but without a salty maritime quality, Bud Spencer opens with the first punch. The second fist follows sweetly with red berries, caramel sweetness, and typical red wine flavours.
Finish
The end: The knockout punch is dry, spicy and yet fruity at the same time, landing the opponents next to the campfire again.
Verdicts
Marcel
A smoky single malt that remains pleasantly rounded and easy-drinking despite its NAS status – the combination of smoke and red wine cask simply makes for a fun experience. Does the connection to Bud Spencer really stand out? More of a nice gimmick, but it doesn’t detract from the whisky itself. For fans looking for uncomplicated drinking enjoyment with a wink, this is a well-rounded choice.
Sascha
Structurally, the St. Kilian Bud Spencer Batch 02 shows a solid balance between smoky notes and the fruity complexity of the red wine cask, even though the nose overall feels somewhat one-dimensional. The finish impresses with dry spice and a fruity aftertaste, but falls a bit short in depth. Overall, a well-balanced German single malt that comes across surprisingly harmonious for a NAS.
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.