Mädchen-Whisky
Deutscher Whisky
Whiskykultur
Empfehlungen
Rezepte
- Essen
- Trinken
Tasting-Tipps

Mädchen-Whisky
Deutscher Whisky
Whiskykultur
Empfehlungen
Rezepte
- Essen
- Trinken
Tasting-Tipps

Schlagwort: Traditionsbrennerei

Nordhäuser Roggenwhisky vor dem Bodemuseum, angelehnt an eine Säule, Titelbild

Allgemein
Deutscher Whisky
Einfach Gut
Empfehlungen

Nordhäuser Rye Whisky No.3

On 27. Dezember 2025
By Dr. Kai Grundmann
0 Comments

Die Nordhäuser Traditionsbrennerei beweist, dass Roggen und Sauternes harmonieren

The doctor is in

Wer ist der Doktor?

Kai.

Und er macht das hier alles ganz allein? Nö.

Karen macht das Technische.

Hier erfährst Du mehr.

doktorwhisky.de

Review online, check Website _ It took us quite a

Review online, check Website
_
It took us quite a while due to unforeseen events but it is finally here, the full and complete review of this year’s best German rye whisky. It is now online on our website, featuring detailed background information. Here is a short version of it in English:
_
Although the @traditionsbrennerei is best known for their clear spirits, they have extensive experience in cask maturations, too. Also working with rye since the 15th century helps understanding that grain. In fact, Nordhausen’s tradition of distilling rye has the same roots as current American rye whisky. So it was not a total surprise when Nordhausen released its first rye whisky in 2023.
Since then, a steady number of yearly releases followed. In 2025 it was the time of the sauternes finish.
_
Generally, Nordhausen’s rye is matured for ten years in virgin German oak and bottled at 46% ABV. Last year, it got a port finish, and now sauternes was used. Sauternes is a sweet, fruity white wine from Bordeaux that works marvellously with the spicy and herbal distillate of the rye. I actually wonder why this combination is not used more often...
_
Nose: ripe yellow fruit like apricot, mirabelle plum, apple and banana, sweet yet a bit zesty; a heavy layer of spices, mostly clove and pepper, intense but clearly restrained; a bit of peppermint and menthol; some oak spice far in the background

Palate: more of the same, especially the ripe, sweet yellow fruit, but there is more heat from the spices now with the addition of red chilis; also the oak influence increases adding more spice but some caramel, too.

Finish: medium and balanced, a tad bitter at the very end
_
Again I am left to wonder why the combination of sauternes-finish and rye is not more common. It works extremely well. Obviously, the release shows the Traditionsbrennerei’s expertise but at the third release that does not come as a surprise anymore. This is a must-have for every rye fan.
_
#nordhausen #ryewhiskey #deutscherwhisky #whisky #sauternes
_
[Achtung: die Flasche wurde uns zur Verfügung gestellt.]

Revisiting @redbreastirishwhiskey, Part III of III

Revisiting @redbreastirishwhiskey, Part III of III
_
We end our revisiting Redbreast series with the now classic 12yo in cask strength. Produced at Midleton, Redbreast was one of the very few survivors of Irish Pot Still Whiskey, and the most famous, thus it defined what we expect from this style of whiskey. It uses malted and unmalted barley, but not other grains, although other Pot Still Whiskeys historically did that. Still, the balance of the malted and unmalted elements remains unmatched.
_
Matured in bourbon and sherry casks, they emphasize that it is Spanish oak for the latter. Again, we see the pursuit of balance: American oak and bourbon notes on the one hand, more spicy European oak and sherry notes on the other.
_
Nose: lots of tropical fruit, especially grilled pineapple and papaya, with a healthy dose of spices like pepper, clove and curcuma. Additionally caramel and vanilla is present, also raisins and dates.

Palate: wonderful mouthfeel, oily and creamy, the fruits are riper and sweeter, but the spices also win some power. The oak influence is more pronounced as well. It tastes almost like an intensified version of the aromas in the nose.

Finish: more spice, oak and a few tannins, too.
_
This is a stunning whiskey that gets it right: sweetness in various expressions, spices and a lot of tropical fruit. It also exhibits some youthful lightness, yet it is mature enough to convince pretty much all whiskey fans. If you ever wondered why Redbreast has such a great reputation, this is it.
_
#redbreast #irishwhiskey #potstill #whisky #caskstrength

The Trinity Vintage 2014 @glenfarclasdistillery _

The Trinity Vintage 2014 @glenfarclasdistillery
_
Glenfarclas is a distillery that needs no introduction. One of their signature traits the maturation in sherry casks, and this vintage is no different. It spend 11 years in Oloroso sherry casks and was bottled at cask strength, so there is very little that can go wrong, and it is a straight-forward whisky.
_
Nose: ripe dark fruit, raisins, chocolate, tobacco, leather
Palate: powerful and sweet, with more red fruit, dark chocolate and toffee, nuts, cinnamon and gentle wood spice
Finish: a little spicier which is a welcome contrast
_
This single malt does exactly what one expects it does. It is a classical sherry cask matured whisky but it is nice to notice the sherry influence is not overdone. This it not one of those ultra-dark soup sherry bombs, this is a more refined style of whisky. Definitely a good choice.
_
#glenfarclas #highland #singlemalt #scotch #whisky #sherrycask #trinity #caskstrength #vintage #altesmuseum #berlinerdom #lustgarten
_
[Achtung: die Flasche wurde uns zur Verfügung gestellt.]

Is the hype real? @penelopebourbon _ Penelope is

Mehr laden... Follow us on Instagram

Neueste Beiträge

Nordhäuser Rye Whisky No.3
Brennereien im Osteraufstand
Remus Gatsby Reserve
Thy Spelt Rye
Zeppeline, Luxusreisen und Whisky

Menü

Mädchen-Whisky
Deutscher Whisky
Whiskykultur
Empfehlungen
Rezepte
- Essen
- Trinken
Tasting-Tipps

Archiv

WICHTIG

Impressum & Datenschutzerklärung
Kontakt

Tags

Besprechung Bourbon Brandenburg Deutscher Rye Whiskey Deutscher Rye Whisky Deutscher Single Malt Deutscher Whisky Deutsche Whiskybrenner Deutsche Whiskyhersteller Eiche Fassstärke Frucht Geschichte Glina Glina Whisky Irischer Whiskey Karamell Kräuter Pfeffer Rauchiger Whisky Review Rezension Roggen Roggenwhisky Rye Rye Whiskey Rye Whisky Schottland Scotch Scotch Single Malt Sherry Sherryfass Single Malt Single Malt Whisky Tasting Vanille whiskey Whisky Whiskybesprechung Whiskydeutschland Whiskygeschichte Whisky Review Whiskyreview Whiskyrezension Würze