Cigar Malt 2024 14 Year Old The Tasteful 8 - Brühler Whiskyhaus
Nose
Rich caramel meets ripe banana and a deep leather note. These are joined by honeyed dates, which add a pleasant sweetness. The distinct red fruit component is particularly exciting - a hint of berries that gives the whisky a complex, elegant flavour. A flavour that is best imagined with a freshly cut cigar in your hand.
Taste
The dried fruits, especially plums and dates, provide a full, rich base. But then comes the real star: tobacco. The flavour is reminiscent of a well-matured cigar leaf - spicy, slightly earthy and with a pleasant dryness. Old leather adds an extra dimension and provides a touch of nostalgia, like sinking into an old leather armchair in front of a fireplace.
Finish
his shows why this whisky has earned the name Cigar Malt. The finish is slightly earthy, with a pleasant leatheriness and a subtle burnt note reminiscent of caramelised cask edges. There is also an intense spiciness that lingers for a long time and harmonises wonderfully both on its own and in combination with a cigar.
Thoughts
The Cigar Malt 2024 - 14 Years The Tasteful 8 is exactly what it promises: a whisky for aficionados who love a full, deep flavour. Its sweet, spicy and slightly leathery flavour goes perfectly with strong cigars, but can also be enjoyed on its own. The balance between sweetness, dryness and spiciness makes it a very good representative of its category.
Rating: 82/100 - Excellent (Marcel: 78 | Sascha: 86)
Value for Money: 2/5 - Expensive
Further Information
Bottling Series: A Dream of Scotland - The Tasteful 8Cask Type: Refill PX Sherry Quarter
FAQ: The Most Common Questions
❓ What makes a whisky the ideal "cigar malt" and how does it harmonise with cigars?
👉 A genuine cigar malt is characterised by intense, complementary aromas: Tobacco, leather, dried fruit and spiciness. These flavour profiles reinforce each other instead of competing. The earthy tobacco flavour of the whisky harmonises with the cigar smoke, while the sweetness of dates and caramel balances the bitterness of the tobacco. The leather notes create a warm, nostalgic atmosphere.
❓ Can this cigar malt also be enjoyed without a cigar or is it only suitable for smokers?
👉 Absolutely! Even without a cigar, this whisky is an enjoyable experience in its own right. The complex flavours - ripe banana, red fruit, dried fruit and the nostalgic note of leather - create a rich world of taste. It is perfect for contemplative moments in front of the fireplace or as a digestif after a heavy meal. The tobacco notes are interesting in flavour, even without actually smoking. Non-smokers often appreciate these "forbidden" flavours in liquid form.