Patrisbrunna Original Paderborner Single Malt 2016
KÖ13 in Paderborn is actually known for its delicious food. However, the restaurant also sells luxury condiments and, in particular, its own single malt. Today we have a whisky from Paderborn in our glass.Locality and transparency are at the forefront of Patrisbrunna. Local barley and spring water are brewed with an original wort of 15.2° and distilled four times. It was bottled after about 5 years of ageing.
Tasting Notes
Nose
In the opening we find spicy floral notes with a hint of mown hay. There is also some solvent. Behind this, roasted aromas that almost make us think of freshly grilled food. With a little water added, the aroma opens up to blossom honey and sweet vanilla.
Palate
At first, we perceive intense vanilla sweetness. The malt is full-bodied, warming and soft. Malty, cereal-like aromas remind us of crunchy breakfast cereals. However, we also find youthful spiciness, which was to be expected. With water, the taste becomes much rounder. We find roasted grain and a good portion of oak again.
Finish
The finish is short with a light spicy oak kick and a slight tingle on the tongue.
Thoughts
Marcel 74/100
Patrisbrunna is a true local hero with plenty of character and a charming spiciness that leaves you wanting more – even though the youthful sharpness could still be tamed a bit. For fans of down-to-earth, handcrafted single malts from Germany, it’s a rewarding experience with genuine drinking pleasure.
Sascha 77/100
The Patrisbrunna Original impresses with its balanced interplay between malty sweetness and spicy oak, although the high strength and youthful sharpness slightly dominate the overall impression. Despite its still evident youthfulness, the cask maturation reveals a clear regional signature and a solid structure.
Value for Money: Good
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82/100Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Patrisbrunna Original Paderborner Single Malt 2016 special compared to other German whiskies?
Patrisbrunna is made with locally sourced barley and spring water from Paderborn, distilled four times, and aged for about five years. This combination of regional ingredients, quadruple distillation, and a relatively high alcohol content of 58% gives it a distinctive spiciness and complexity.
How does the fourfold distillation influence the taste of this whisky?
The fourfold distillation produces a particularly pure yet intense spirit. This process develops spicy and floral notes as well as roasted aromas reminiscent of grilled food, while keeping the whisky soft and full-bodied.
What is the best way to enjoy Patrisbrunna Single Malt to fully appreciate its aromas?
The whisky can be enjoyed neat to experience its vanilla sweetness and malty aromas. Adding a few drops of water opens up the bouquet to reveal floral honey and sweet vanilla, making the flavor rounder with more oak and roasted notes.