Eiskeller-Whisky 12 Year Old Single Cask Fass 4

2025-06-03 🇩🇪 Zum deutschen Testbericht
Award-winning and rightly celebrated! The Eiskeller whisky 12 year old single cask cask 4 from the Lambertus Bräu und Brand distillery has made history: As the winner of the German Whisky Awards 2025 in the prestigious "Single Malt Cask Strength (unpeated)" category, it came out on top against over 100 German whiskies. Organised by the Verband Deutscher Whiskybrenner e.V. and blind-tasted by a jury of experts, this award is the accolade for German whisky.
Anyone looking for an exceptional German single malt that not only meets international standards, but exceeds them, should definitely read on. This whisky is a shining example of what German distilleries are capable of - and why they increasingly deserve the attention of the whisky world.
Eiskeller-Whisky 12 Year Old Single Cask Fass 4
Eiskeller-Whisky 12 Year Old Single Cask Fass 4
Single Malt | 12 Year Old | 56,60 % ABV. | 199,80 €/l | Distillery: Lambertus Bräu und Brand | made in Germany

Nose

From the very first nosing, it becomes clear why this whisky won over the jury. White pepper dominates the nose - not aggressive or disruptive, but aromatic and inviting. Behind this, layers of orange and honey unfold, giving the whole a warm, sweet base. Malt and cinnamon join in, accompanied by exotic notes such as turmeric and liquorice with an earthy undertone. This combination of flavours is fascinating and already shows that this is a whisky with personality in a glass. The red wine flavour of the cask is already noticeable on the nose and promises great things for the palate.

Taste

The ice cellar whisky unfolds its full splendour in the mouth. Oily and extremely full-bodied, it envelops the palate like a silky cloak. The white pepper from the nose turns into black pepper and brings a pleasant spiciness that is perfectly rounded off by cinnamon. The flavour experience is nothing less than spectacular: a spice aroma like an Indian spice ship - this poetic description hits the nail on the head. Cardamom, coriander, fennel and a multitude of other spices dance on the tongue. The French oak and the red wine pre-fermentation of the barrel have created a great flavour profile here.

Finish

The finish delivers what the nose and palate promised. Clove and wood dominate the finish, while a furry texture fills the mouth and ensures persistence. Liquorice and slightly nutty notes round off the taste experience and leave a lasting impression.

Thoughts

"Well listen, good volume, full-bodied, reminiscent of GlenAllachie" - says Marcel. Anyone who appreciates the complex, sherried single malts from GlenAllachie will also be impressed by this German winner.
However, not everyone will like it! This whisky is not a mainstream drop, but a single malt with a strong character for connoisseurs and beginners who like to experiment. The intense range of spices and the powerful 56.60% strength by volume make it a whisky with rough edges.

Rating: 83/100 - Excellent (Marcel: 82 | Sascha: 84)

Value for Money: 3/5 - Ok

Preview Image Source: Lambertus
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