St. Kilian Single Cask – Irish Style – Unpeated
With the "Irish Style," Germany's St. Kilian Distillery proves it can craft more than just heavily peated whisky. This single cask release was made from 100% Pilsner malt and distilled with maximum reflux – resembling a triple distillation. The spirit then matured for five years in a 190-liter ex-Jack Daniel’s Tennessee whiskey barrel. Combining technical precision with flavor finesse, this whisky promises a unique experience.
The panel
Mean 77.0 · spread 2
Value for money 3/5
- Distillery
- St. Kilian
- Type
- Single Malt
- Country
- Germany
- Age
- 5 years
- Strength
- 57.4% ABV
- Character
- delicate
Tasting
Nose
A fresh opening with intense fruity notes. Citrus aromas like apple peel and lemon zest blend with a lightly perfumed floral hint. The alcohol stays discreetly in the background.
Palate
Ultra smooth yet remarkably fresh. A touch of fruity funk runs through, with pineapple blossoms and green apples standing out. The balance between sweetness and zesty freshness is pleasantly maintained.
Finish
Medium-long with fruity accents of apple and lemon zest, accompanied by gentle oak. The aftertaste is clean, leaving a harmonious overall impression.
Verdicts
Marcel
This St. Kilian Irish Style is a genuine delight, whose lightness and fruity freshness instantly lift the mood. Despite its 57.4% ABV, it feels pleasantly smooth and invites relaxed sipping – almost an elegant surprise coup from Germany.
Sascha
The bottling impresses with its precise balance between fruitiness and subtle wood notes, with the high alcohol content seamlessly integrated. Technically cleanly distilled and featuring a fine structural balance, this whisky offers a successful interpretation of the Irish style.
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.