St. Kilian Signature Edition Nine
The German distillery St. Kilian regularly releases its Signature Edition. Behind this 3-year matured single malt whisky is an exciting cask combination that can lead to an interesting result.The German Whisky from Upper Franconia was matured in bourbon barrels (62%), Sauternes barrels (27%) and casks made of Palatinate oak (11%). The Signature Edition is delivered in the usual pot-still bottle shape, which by now has a high recognition value.
The panel
Mean 82.0 · spread 2
Value for money 2/5
- Distillery
- St. Kilian
- Type
- Single Malt
- Country
- Germany
- Age
- 3 years
- Strength
- 55.3% ABV
- Character
- mellow
Tasting
Nose
Solvent dominates - clearly, the lion's share matured in bourbon barrels. Behind that, there are slight wooden aromas. After a good half hour in the glass, the fruity, citrusy and wine-like notes are released. We smell sultanas and dates, citrus, pineapple and pear.
Palate
The initial taste is "hella sweet". The taste is clearly dominated by fresh fruity pear. With its 55.3% ABV, a few drops of water do no harm at all. The pear, apple and light fruits are more clearly defined. New notes that make us think of vanilla ice cream with strawberries and cherry also shine out. The composition is accompanied by a subtle woody spiciness.
Finish
The Signature Edition lingers slightly dry on the palate and leaves a strawberry note.
Verdicts
Marcel
This St. Kilian Signature Edition Nine is a genuine flavor powerhouse that, despite its young age of just 3 years, impresses with plenty of character and sweet fruitiness. The combination of pear, vanilla ice cream, and a subtle hint of strawberry makes the drinking experience both exciting and enjoyable – although the price is a bit steep.
Sascha
The Signature Edition Nine demonstrates an impressively mature balance for a young German single malt, with clearly defined fruit aromas and a structured wood note. Nevertheless, the price feels somewhat ambitious in relation to the cask maturation, which slightly clouds the overall rating.
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.