Stork Club Straight Rye Whiskey
The rye for the rye whiskey from Stork Club is harvested in one of the largest rye-growing areas in Europe, namely in the German state of Brandenburg.The Rye whiskey matures in barrels made of American and German oak, which have been burnt out to different degrees. It is advertised as the perfect Rye for cocktails - is that true?
The panel
Mean 68.0 · spread 6
Value for money 4/5
- Distillery
- Stork Club
- Type
- Single Malt
- Country
- Germany
- Strength
- 45% ABV
- Character
- delicate
Tasting
Nose
The first impression is tangy-grainy and ethanol-like. Once the nose has become accustomed to the sharpness, spicy-woody as well as sweet caramel flavours can be perceived.
Palate
Really buttery and creamy, the Stork Club Straight Rye Whisky tastes of caramel - so dominant that hardly any other notes are perceptible. After some time in the glass, both a slightly tart flavour and a certain bitterness emerge. However, it is not possible to identify this exactly.
Finish
In the finish, very spicy and with a punch The grain pushes strongly to the foreground. Even minutes after drinking, we have the taste of rye bread on the palate.
Verdicts
Marcel
The Stork Club Straight Rye Whiskey is a true original, surprising with its creamy caramel notes and spicy finish – not necessarily complex, but honest and full of character. For anyone looking for an uncomplicated, regional rye, it’s definitely enjoyable, whether neat or in a cocktail. A whiskey that scores more on personality than perfection.
Sascha
This German rye impresses with its clear structure and balanced use of American and German oak, even though the dominance of caramel limits its complexity. The finish reveals an interesting spiciness and grain emphasis, making the Stork Club a solid cocktail whiskey, but for lovers of subtle nuances it remains somewhat one-dimensional.
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.