St. Kilian Signature Edition Fourteen – Unpeated
With the Signature Edition FOURTEEN, the St. Kilian Distillery is launching a single malt on the market that is deliberately dedicated to the influence of fine French cask art. This limited bottling combines distillates that have matured for between three and seven years in a selection of exceptional casks - including Rhum Agricole, Armagnac, Cognac, Sauternes, Margaux red wine and Champagne Vin Clair.
The panel
Mean 79.0 · spread 0
Value for money 4/5
- Distillery
- St. Kilian
- Type
- Single Malt
- Country
- Germany
- Strength
- 49.8% ABV
- Character
- mellow
Tasting
Nose
The first impression is clear: fruity sweetness in its purest form. Peach rings, passion fruit, lychee and juicy pear form a tropical combination of flavours reminiscent of fine dessert wines - no wonder given the variety of barrels. There is also creamy vanilla, delicate cream caramel and a hint of crème brûlée. The nose is very soft, round and inviting without appearing arbitrary - an interplay that makes you want more.
Palate
The first impression is confirmed on the palate: buttery and creamy, with ripe fruit flavours of flat peach and kiwi and a restrained vinosity that is particularly evident in the middle section. The different barrel types do not work against each other here, but with each other - they create depth, but not chaos. The texture is dense and smooth, the sweetness remains present but never intrusive. A perfectly balanced interplay of fruit, vanilla and subtle oak spice.
Finish
The finish is medium-long, harmonious and very balanced. A soft oak flavour, accompanied by fine vanilla and a hint of caramel, remains pleasant on the palate. A slight tingle - the famous ‘St. Kilian funk’ - provides character and recognition.
Verdicts
Marcel
A whisky that’s fun and full of character without trying too hard – the FOURTEEN invites you to relax and enjoy its fruity-sweet richness. The French casks give it a special charm that piques curiosity for more, without overwhelming the palate. For connoisseurs seeking an approachable premium single malt with personality, this is the perfect choice.
Sascha
With the FOURTEEN, St. Kilian achieves a remarkably balanced cask composition that creates depth without compromising harmony. The seamless integration of Rhum Agricole, Armagnac, and others delivers a structured complexity offering both intricacy and clarity. A technically impressive single malt that demonstrates how cask selection and maturation time can precisely shape 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.