Cigar Malt 2024 14 Years The Tasteful 8 - Brühler Whiskyhaus
Some whiskies are for drinking, others for savouring - and then there are the whiskies that simply go perfectly with a good cigar because they hardly differ from it in taste.
Tasting Notes
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.
Palate
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
Marcel 78/100
If you're looking for a whisky that scores with character and drinkability, you've found it here – the Cigar Malt 2024 seduces with sweet leather spice and a wonderful tobacco note. Perfect for cozy evenings with a cigar in hand, it simply brings joy to the glass without being overly complicated.
Sascha 86/100
The Cigar Malt 2024 displays an impressive balance between sweet dried fruits, spicy tobacco, and an elegant leather texture that come together harmoniously on the finish. Technically well matured, it convinces with its complex structure, making it an excellent representative of its category, especially for lovers of robust, well-composed whiskies.
Value for Money: Expensive
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Why does the Cigar Malt 2024 pair particularly well with cigars?
The 14-years Cigar Malt 2024 is characterized by aromas of tobacco, aged leather, and subtle spiciness that strongly evoke the flavors of cigars. These shared notes create a perfect harmony when enjoying whisky and cigar together.
How does the 14-year age influence the taste of this whisky?
With 14 years of maturation, the whisky develops a complex depth expressed in notes of dried fruits, caramel, and leather. The age ensures a balanced interplay of sweetness, spice, and a pleasant dryness that shapes the whisky’s character.
What makes the independent bottler Brühler Whiskyhaus special with this whisky?
Brühler Whiskyhaus carefully selects casks and whiskies to create unique bottlings. For this Cigar Malt 2024, particular attention was paid to the harmonious alignment of aromas, enabling an intense and characterful tasting experience.