Patrisbrunna X-Mas Port 2016 Double Cask
KÖ13 in Paderborn is actually known for its large selection of food and delicatessen. The restaurant also sells a small number and especially some of its own single malts. Today we have a whisky from Paderborn in our glass.The whisky from Paderborn was first matured for two years in an ex-bourbon cask and for another two years in an ex-port wine cask. We are impressed by the deep, strong red colour.
Tasting Notes
Nose
A winey-sweet scent of red fruits, such as currants and blackberries, is in the air. Accompanied by malt and spicy oak, we perceive something that reminds us of cherry nectar.
Palate
The single malt occupies the tongue, but is less full-bodied than the nose would lead one to expect. A good portion of tannins accompanies a sour-bitter fruit note. Interestingly, there is still a malty sweetness lying on top of everything.
Finish
The short finish is slightly oaky-spicy and reminiscent of tobacco leaves.
Thoughts
Marcel 70/100
This deep red beauty from Paderborn delivers genuine drinking pleasure with its fruity aroma and malty sweetness, making it perfect for the Christmas season – a dessert whisky that lifts the spirits, even though it still has some room to grow in its fullness.
Sascha 73/100
With a clear structure and a harmonious interplay of tannins and malty sweetness, this four-years Port Cask matured single malt from Germany shows solid balance, yet the finish feels a bit short and could benefit from greater complexity.
Value for Money: Fair
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How do the two different cask types influence the flavor of the Patrisbrunna X-Mas Port 2016 Double Cask?
The whisky spent its first two years maturing in an ex-bourbon cask, which imparts malty and vanilla notes. The subsequent two-year aging in an ex-port wine cask brings fruity, tannin-rich aromas like currants and blackberries, as well as a vivid red color.
Why does the Patrisbrunna X-Mas Port 2016 Double Cask have such a complex aroma despite its young age of four years?
The combination of two different cask types and careful maturation in an independent bottling allows for a multi-layered aromatic profile. The ex-port wine cask especially contributes to the fruity acidity and tannin structure, qualities often found only in older whiskies.
What special characteristics should one pay attention to when tasting this German single malt?
Besides the intense red color, the balance between sweet malt notes and the sour-bitter fruity acidity stands out. The whisky is less full-bodied than expected, with tannins dominating alongside a spicy, slightly tobacco-like finish.