{"product_id":"fading-hill-5-year-old-2017-birkenhoff-master-edition-german-single-malt-whisky-2022-70cl","title":"Fading Hill 5 Year Old 2017 Birkenhoff Master Edition German Single Malt Whisky (2022) 70cl","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFading Hill 5 Year Old 2017 Birkenhoff Master Edition German Single Malt Whisky (2022) 70cl\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA not so commonly seen whisky from Germany that has actually fared well in International competitions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Fading Hill Single Malt Whisky is a worthy representative of the Birkenhoff Master Edition. A masterpiece from their distillers. It is very elegant, full-bodied, and a whisky with a long finish. This whisky has a story to tell and makes you look forward to the next sip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Fading Hill \/ Birkenhoff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBirkenhoff has been distilling since 1848 in various spirits. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe secret? Everyone contributes their talent, united by a shared passion: the creation of first-class spirits. We think in generations. We are a family that, for eight generations now, has dedicated itself with enthusiasm, a healthy dose of stubbornness, and a great deal of creativity to the (artistic) craft of distilling fine spirits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith Lukas and Jonas Klöckner, the eighth generation of the family has now joined the company. Two very different personalities – Jonas is more at home in the whisky segment, while Lukas is enthusiastic about hazelnut liqueur. Both, however, agree on their unwavering commitment to product quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile many crucial processes in our company are and will remain \"handmade,\" we rely primarily on modern technology for our bottling. This saves our distillers a great deal of time, allowing them to concentrate on their favorite activity: distilling the finest spirits!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aw7dvi5 mgz-element mgz-child mgz-element-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mgz-element-inner aw7dvi5-s\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eFinding the perfect moment to take the whisky out of the cask. Achieving the perfect blend from a distillate matured in Pinot Noir and American oak casks. Perfectly balancing the distillation process of a fruit brandy, distilling a mash precisely when its potential is at its greatest: We have great respect for the craftsmanship of our distillers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uexpo8b mgz-element mgz-child mgz-element-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mgz-element-inner uexpo8b-s\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe right cask is crucial, as is the right combination and the right timing: which distillate goes into which cask and when is a question that determines the quality of the final product. Whether ex-bourbon, PX sherry, Pinot Noir, American, or French oak – each cask has its own individual character and a history, the facets of which it imparts to our distillates. The composition of these qualities is an art for which we dedicate considerable time, care, and skill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pxbuy52 mgz-element mgz-child mgz-element-text mgz-hidden-lg mgz-hidden-md mgz-hidden-sm mgz-hidden-xs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mgz-element-inner pxbuy52-s\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt begins with the purchase of the barrels, which we buy worldwide and bring back to the farm, continues with the selection of the distillates that mature in them, and ends with the final bottling – a process that extends over many years and at the end of which there is a distillate that we are proud of.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uq8o7fo mgz-element mgz-child mgz-element-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mgz-element-inner uq8o7fo-s\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThree unique whisky lines: a classic single malt, a robust single rye whisky matured in sherry casks, and a single malt peat. In addition, exceptional and exciting selections are regularly released. Rare, precious, and truly unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bo35knq mgz-element mgz-child mgz-element-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mgz-element-inner bo35knq-s\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eOver 800 carefully selected casks are currently maturing various vintages in the BIRKENHOF warehouse. The spirit is distilled from a wort brewed according to the distillery's specifications, as well as from malted or rye grist. Fading Hill is a liquid essence of nature, of the land, and thus also a part of the people who embody the art of distillation at the BIRKENHOF DISTILLERY. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pp2mvt3 mgz-element mgz-child mgz-element-text mgz-hidden-lg mgz-hidden-md mgz-hidden-sm mgz-hidden-xs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mgz-element-inner pp2mvt3-s\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eTiming is always crucial at our distillery. The calm and tranquil maturation process gives way to well-organized activity from the moment the final bottling is prepared. While our distillers play the leading role up to this point, our experienced team in bottling, warehousing, and logistics now takes over. Some of our products are bottled and labelled automatically. However, our Fading Hill whiskies are carefully labelled and packaged by hand before being shipped to our customers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e*due mid April 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e46% ABV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70cl\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fading Hill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53124028694866,"sku":"FADHILL5YO2017","price":109.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1052\/9737\/9666\/files\/FadingHill5YearOld2017BirkenhofMasterEditionGermanSingleMaltWhisky_2022_70cl1.jpg?v=1775342890","url":"https:\/\/whiskysituation.co.uk\/products\/fading-hill-5-year-old-2017-birkenhoff-master-edition-german-single-malt-whisky-2022-70cl","provider":"Whisky Situation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}