Old Gamundia Whisky

Old Gamundia Whisky – Résumé for whisky enthusiasts and investors

History

• Founded/established in Degenfeld (area: Schwäbisch Gmünd, Swabian Alb). According to founder Ulrich Kothe, the distillery and a whisky museum on his property in Degenfeld were realized in 2012 as a lifelong project.

• The distillery is described as a place where modern technology, art, and history meet and create a unique atmosphere and production.

• The founder Ulrich Kothe is described as an experienced coppersmith and distillation expert who runs the place together with his family.

Production details

• Production methods: Traditional whisky production using milled malted barley (malted barley milled in-house), water and yeast for the mash, fermentation and distillation.

• Maturation/storage: Raw whisky is aged in new American white oak casks for a minimum of 3 years.

• Finish: After about 1.5 years of aging, the whisky is moved to used Sherry casks for the finish, which the distillery describes as a costlier solution, but which gives a distinctive note.

• Unique elements: The exclusive use of self-milled malted barley and the use of new American casks before finish are central to the production philosophy.

• Annual production: Not stated in the text.

• Special facilities: A specially built vaulted cellar where the whisky is aged and where visitors can also experience a museum-like section and tastings.

Whisky products

• Three different whiskies are mentioned as being produced by Old Gamundia and tasted during guided tours. Names of specific single malts or special releases are not mentioned in the text.

• Gin is mentioned as another product produced by the distillery (in addition to whisky), but this is not part of Whisky products.

Tasting notes

• The text provides specific tasting notes only in the form of the finish's effect: finish in Sherry casks adds a very particular note. No detailed descriptions of individual flavor notes (e.g., fruitiness, spices, etc.) are given for the whiskies.

Events and news

• The distillery arranges tours of the distillery followed by a whisky tasting and a Swabian vesper buffet (traditional Swabian spread). Price: about 20 euros per person.

• Visitors also experience a museum-like element in the cellar and encounter the distillery in a film-like atmosphere.

• Opening hours: There are no fixed opening hours; reservations for whisky tastings and other events are made by telephone appointment.

• Contact and address: Distillery, Brennerei & Whisky Museum, Filstalstr. 32, 73529 Degenfeld. Phone: 0171 3046893. Website: www.old-gamundia.de. There are also Garmin- or visit-situation-related details mentioned as part of the experience (e.g., a southern- or film-set-like atmosphere).

The company’s philosophy and values

• Focus on high quality: The use of its own milled malt (self-milled malt) and the use of new American casks before finish emphasize craftsmanship and quality throughout the process.

• Craft and innovation: The combination of classic distilling methods with specific finish methods (1.5 years aging in new casks followed by finishing in sherry casks) indicates an approach that balances tradition with optimized, innovative features.

• Origin and culture: The distillery highlights its location near the Swabian Alb and showcases a history- and culture-oriented approach through a whisky museum and an atmosphere inspired by tradition and adventure (highlighted as a Shire-like experience).

• Transparency and accessibility: The possibility for visits, guided tours and tastings, as well as the option to participate in events by telephone appointment, shows an emphasis on involving whisky enthusiasts and potential investors in the unique experience.

Note: The above résumé is based on the information in the provided text and includes only details mentioned there. No named whiskies were disclosed in the source.