St. Kilian ULTRA HEAVILY PEATED Single Malt Whisky 59,7% Vol. 0,7l in Giftbox

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<p>The St. Kilian ULTRA HEAVILY PEATED Single Malt Whisky is an uncompromising bottling for lovers of intense smokiness. With an extreme phenol content of 91 ppm, this whisky is among the smokiest single malts produced in the world – and yet it doesn't come from Scotland, but from the German St. Kilian Distillers distillery in Rüdenau, Franconia. Produced with heavily peated Scottish barley malt and distilled in classic pot stills, this bottling impressively demonstrates how powerful German whisky can be.<br><br>Maturation took place in a balanced blend of ex-bourbon barrels and virgin American oak casks, which add a sweet and spicy depth and subtle wood notes to the intense peat smoke. With a high alcohol content of 59.7% ABV, this whisky was bottled at cask strength – naturally without chill filtration and without added coloring. A full-bodied, explosive bottling that interprets the spirit of Islay the German way.</p><p><strong>Tasting notes:</strong></p><p>Color: Intense gold with a slight reddish shimmer.<br>Nose: Dominant peat smoke, ash, tar, paired with vanilla, caramel, leather, and dark spice.<br>Palate: Powerful, smoky, and spicy with aromas of BBQ, charred wood, sweet oak, dark chocolate, and black pepper.<br>Finish: Very long, dry, and smoky with notes of embers, espresso, and maritime spice.<br><br>This whisky unfolds perfectly neat in small sips or with a few drops of water to balance the complex smoky and cask notes. Culinary accompaniment, it is a perfect accompaniment to grilled beef, smoked cheese, or dark chocolate. It is also ideal as a companion to a strong cigar. ULTRA HEAVILY PEATED is not a whisky for beginners—rather, it is a distinctive specialty for true smoke lovers seeking an intense, unadulterated whisky experience.</p>