Ayrer's Red Organic Single Malt 2019/2024

2025-03-16

The AYRER's RED Organic Single Malt 2019/2024 is a German whisky from the Hausbrauerei Altstadthof in Nuremberg. This organic whisky is made from specialty malt from Franconia, which also gives traditional Nuremberg Red Beer its reddish color and velvety smooth taste. The mash is fermented in wooden vats and then gently distilled in a small copper still. After maturing for at least three years in new American oak casks, the whisky is bottled unfiltered by hand, with each bottle individually numbered.

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Smell

On the nose, the malt unfolds a bouquet of toffee and roasted chestnuts. Fruity notes of mirabelle plums, with hints of orange, and ripe pear complement the aroma. A distinct malty presence rounds off the scent experience.

Taste

On the palate, this single malt surprises with a smooth and well-balanced texture. The fruity pear notes continue, accompanied by a slight berry-like acidity. While the whisky is not overly complex, it impresses with a pleasant and enjoyable flavor profile.

Finish

The finish is very short but offers subtle spicy notes and a tingling sensation that rounds off the tasting experience.

Thoughts

The AYRER’s RED Organic Single Malt 2019/2024 demonstrates high craftsmanship. Despite its young age, it has no off-putting elements and presents itself as surprisingly smooth and mature. While it could be more complex, it remains a very tasty whisky that appeals to both beginners and experienced whisky lovers.

Rating: 80/100 - Excellent (Marcel: 80 | Sascha: 79)

Value for Money: 3/5 - Ok

Preview Image Source: Hausbrauerei Altstadthof

Further Information

Hausbrauerei Altstadthof was founded in 1984 at the historic site of the former Rotes Brauhaus in Nuremberg’s old town. It was the first brewery in Germany to use only organic ingredients. Since 2005, brewmaster Reinhard Engel and his son Max have been distilling Germany’s first organic single malt whisky at their own AYRER’s whisky distillery, where the whisky also matures on-site. The name AYRER’s is derived from Ayrershof, now known as Altstadthof, which was owned by the Ayrer family of Nuremberg until 1568.