St. Kilian Signature Edition Thirteen
The St. Kilian distillery releases their Signature Editions at irregular intervals. These are strictly limited bottlings of selected casks. For the 13th Signature Edition, we were sent a deconstruction set, i.e. samples of the individual barrels, as well as a sample of the final product. A super exciting experience! Below is our impression of the Signature Edition Thirteen, as well as (at the very bottom) a breakdown of the individual parts.
The panel
Mean 80.0 · spread 4
Value for money 4/5
- Distillery
- St. Kilian
- Type
- Single Malt
- Country
- Germany
- Age
- 4 years
- Strength
- 53.9% ABV
- Character
- peaty
Tasting
Nose
The single malt opens with dominant citrus, vanilla and caramel notes. In the background, there is a pleasant campfire smoke note, which is greatly supported by cinnamon and a certain florality. Overall malty and mild, we like the nose very much.
Palate
Balanced and round, the caramel sweetness combines with a floral, grassy note that we could already perceive in the nose. Cinnamon and ginger, as well as dark chocolate pair with peach jam to create an exciting composition that is both slightly peppery and sweetly mild. The smoke is supportively present, but does not play in the foreground.
Finish
The finish is medium long with a slight fruitiness and dryness.
Verdicts
Marcel
The Signature Edition Thirteen is a genuine delight, playfully captivating with its smoky depth and sweet caramel notes. Despite the 54ppm peat smoke, it remains approachable and invites relaxed sipping – a fantastic testament to the art of blending. Anyone who appreciates complex yet easy-drinking drams should definitely grab this one!
Sascha
A well-structured single malt that masterfully balances smoke, sweetness, and spice notes. The complexity arises from the careful selection of the five cask components, with the Palatinate oak standing out in particular. For lovers of precisely crafted signature editions, this whisky delivers a technically impressive performance.
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.