Patrisbrunna Madeira Cask 2018
Today we continue our series on Patrisbrunna Paderborn single malts. The Kö13 restaurant distributes its own small series of extremely regional own maturations. The Madeira Cask bottling matured for 4 years in Portuguese wine casks. This gives the malt a really interesting color - almost like a rosé wine.
Tasting Notes
Nose
The nose presents fresh fruity with lemon and fig. This is joined by pleasant nutty notes. Rounded off by marzipan and a wonderful maltiness. Behind it, the smell becomes intensely vinous but also a little ethanol.
Palate
The taste is wonderfully intense fruity. We think of candied red fruits and blood orange. Behind that, as was to be expected, we find malt and a hint of walnut. The distinct vinosity of the nose resonates discreetly.
Finish
In the finish in the malt rather short. With a slight tingle of oak the continuation of the nutty notes present themselves. Behind that, there is also a slight youthful spiciness.
Thoughts
Marcel 72/100
A true character with lively fruitiness and a touch of youthful cheekiness – the Patrisbrunna Madeira Cask brings fun to the glass without ever denying its origins. For fans of regional discoveries, it’s an entertaining dram with plenty of quirks and edges.
Sascha 73/100
The Madeira Cask displays a remarkable balance between intense fruitiness and nutty notes, with the wine influence well integrated. Despite its slight youthfulness, the bottling impresses with a clean structure and a pleasantly distinctive finish.
Value for Money: Fair
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How does maturation in Madeira casks influence the flavor of the Patrisbrunna Madeira Cask 2018?
Maturation in Portuguese Madeira wine casks imparts a pronounced fruity character with hints of candied red fruits and blood orange, along with a distinctive winey note that sets it apart from traditional cask influences.
What makes the Patrisbrunna Madeira Cask 2018 special compared to other German single malts?
This whisky comes from a small regional independent bottling that matured for only four years, developing a unique flavor profile featuring fruity and nutty notes, supported by the special choice of Madeira wine casks.
What sensory experience can I expect when tasting the Patrisbrunna Madeira Cask 2018?
The nose is dominated by fresh citrus and fig aromas, complemented by marzipan and maltiness. On the palate, intense fruitiness, malt, and walnut emerge, accompanied by a subtle winey character. The finish is short, with light oak, nutty notes, and a youthful sharpness.