Wieser UUAHOUUA WIESky 7 Year Old - Pinot Noir

2025-11-06 🇩🇪 Zum deutschen Testbericht

The name sounds like a yodel after three pints of beer: UUAHOUUA! But this seven-year-old Austrian from the Wieser distillery is actually much more reserved than its name suggests. Matured in Pinot Noir barrels, it attempts to bridge the gap between whisky and wine. Spoiler alert: it ends up somewhere in the middle and can't quite seem to make up its mind.

Wieser UUAHOUUA WIESky 7 Year Old - Pinot Noir

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Nose

The nose starts with light wine notes, as if someone had spat a sip of Pinot Noir into the distance. Strong oak dutifully reports for duty, accompanied by malty earthiness and a hint of honey. So far, so classic. Then it gets strange: a note like a slightly rotten organic waste bin creeps in. Yes, really. It's not disgusting, more bizarre, as if someone had briefly passed by with composted apple peels. The whole thing is rounded off by artificial raspberry, reminiscent of pink sweets from the corner shop. Authentic? No. Entertaining? Absolutely.

Taste

The mouthfeel is somewhat thin, almost as if the whisky had been diluted with politeness. White pepper sprinkles a little spice over it, light fruity notes flit by like shy mountain goats. The oak then dominates quite clearly, almost as if to say, "Look, I'm a serious whisky!" Brandy notes are reminiscent of red wine casks. Overall, it is very mild and doesn't want to hurt anyone. Mission accomplished.

Finish

The finish is like a polite Austrian who takes his leave quickly: short, sweet with raspberry, a hint of oak in the background and slightly warming. Then it's gone. You might want more, but it has already left the room.

Thoughts

Wieser UUAHOUUA is exactly what you would expect from an Austrian whisky that would rather be wine: very mild, round, balanced and absolutely delicious. It's the kind of whisky you enjoy on a relaxed evening, but not the kind you'll still be talking about weeks later. Overall, it's a bit unexciting, a bit like a Netflix series you leave running in the background.
The Pinot Noir finish could have been bolder. Instead, it only timidly whispers its presence. It's perfect for whisky beginners: no rough edges, no surprises.

Rating: 73/100 - Very Good (Marcel: 75 | Sascha: 70)

Value for Money: 2/5 - Expensive

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FAQ: The Most Common Questions

❓ Can Wieser WIESky also be used in cocktails?

👉 Absolutely! Its mild character makes it ideal for cocktails. In a whisky sour or highball, it disappears like a shy tourist in Vienna, but in a pleasant way. However, given the price, there are cheaper alternatives available. Unless you want to impress your guests with the name "UUAHOUUA", in which case it's worth its weight in gold.