WOB Destillerie Wolfram Ortner – Evergreen distillates and medicinals/strong
‘Handmade goods for finer living’ is a widely recognised slogan amongst those who enjoy the finer things in life: high-quality, handmade products enter the market from Wolfram Ortner’s distillery and coffee making business in the Carinthian Nock-Land region. The ‘World Spirits’ brand has also been making waves, and its inclusive concept has certainly contributed to the improvement of international spirit culture.
Over the decades, the pursuit of perfection led to an exceptional product portfolio: coffee and cigar distillates, essences, Parfum de Vie, Mariage (a blend of Nock-Land whisky and fruit distillates), WOB shots such as Sin:it or Lav:it (concentrated, alcohol-based aromas, for long drinks or to enjoy neat – only a few drops are enough for a taste sensation), WOB 24 Karat (a powerful fruity and woody composition), WOBka (a vodka with a distinctive Nock-Land profile), and aquavit from the range of WOB medicinals as an homage to Nordic lifestyle.
New to the range is the ‘Fire & Ice’ London Dry Gin, which was exposed to the natural elements in a tank to specially mature for three years. And because gin has been so trendy in recent years, in Ortner’s fragrance and taste forge, a fascinating, fresh perfume has been created which reflects all the nuances of its drinkable relatives in a New Western Style.
At the World Spirits Award, there was double gold for London Dry Gin Sun & Frost 2015 (Spirit of the Year 2018), gold for WOB Red Bitter – Red.bi, KGB Kräuter-Gewürz Bitter, WOB London Dry Gin 2018, WOB London Dry Gin 2016, and silver for WOB White Rum.
94,3 WOB-Punkte – WOB Red Bitter - Red.bi 2017 - Gold
WOB Destillerie Wolfram Ortner, Österreich-9546 Bad Kleinkirchheim, www.wob.at
Fragrance: Aromatic herbal and spicy mixture, a lot of freshness, orange and lemon peels, cardamom, lavender, rose blossom, rosehip, gentian, vermouth, angelica root, Tonka bean, cool mint. Taste: Refined citric and bitter aromas, masterwort, vermouth, hyssop, caraway, anise, heavily toasted bitter and wood aromas, fruity sweetness, delicate bitter and sweet interplay, very dense, compact and long, stimulating, perfect pure or with soda. Volume: 500 ml, Price: 26,5 EUR
90 WOB-Punkte – KGB Kräuter-Gewürz Bitter 2016 - Gold
WOB Destillerie Wolfram Ortner, Österreich-9546 Bad Kleinkirchheim, www.wob.at
Fragrance: Elegant spice and herb portfolio, fresh and fruity, fruit aromas in the background, coffee, Tonka bean, citrus, bitter orange, black tea, vermouth, peppermint, lemon balm, gingerbread spices. Taste: Balanced, stimulating bitter and sweet interplay, citrus, yarrow, hyssop, Tonka bean, a lot of roots in the basis, gentian, thyme, cloves, cinnamon, anise, nutmeg, orange peel, somewhat rum-like, discreet sugar sweetness, subtly warming ginger pungency, tight body, long-lasting finish. Volume: 500 ml, Price: 26 EUR
94,3 WOB-Punkte – WOB London Dry Gin 2018 - Gold
WOB Destillerie Wolfram Ortner, Österreich-9546 Bad Kleinkirchheim, www.wob.at
Fragrance: Intense variety style, inciting aroma profile, juniper and herb mixture, orange and citrus top notes, coriander, cardamom, ginger, lavender. Taste: Powerful body, elegant juniper note, a lot of cool freshness, bitter lemon, citrus peel, mint, lemon balm, floral aspects, a touch of peppery hotness, very harmonious and tight, nice length in the finish. Volume: 500 ml, Price: 39,5 EUR
88 WOB-Punkte – WOB White Rum 2016 - Silver
WOB Destillerie Wolfram Ortner, Österreich-9546 Bad Kleinkirchheim, www.wob.at
Fragrance: Distinct rum-ester stylistics, green banana, subtle tangerine, strong roasty aromas, coconut, white chocolate, a lot of vanilla, caramel, wafers. Artichoke: . Taste: A reflection of the fragrance, aromatic rum-ester, intense roasty notes, coal reflections, chocolate, coconut, banana-like, green and grassy spiciness, green nuts, good harmony, rather much tightness and length. Volume: 500 ml, Price: 51,5 EUR
95,7 WOB-Punkte – WOB London Dry Gin - Fire & Ice 2015 - Double-Gold
WOB Destillerie Wolfram Ortner, Österreich-9546 Bad Kleinkirchheim, www.wob.at
Fragrance: Powerful variety concept, inciting ethereal aroma profile, somewhat resinous juniper and herb mixture, subtle orange and citrus top notes, kumquats, coriander, cardamom, ginger, lavender. Taste: Great and harmonious maturity, powerful body, elegant juniper note, a lot of cool freshness, bitter lemon, citrus peels mixture, mint, lemon balm, floral aspects, very harmonious, compact and dense, nice length. (Spirit of the Year 2018): . Volume: 500 ml, Price: 44,9 EUR
90 WOB-Punkte – WOB London Dry Gin 2016 - Gold
WOB Destillerie Wolfram Ortner, Österreich-9546 Bad Kleinkirchheim, www.wob.at
Fragrance: Classic London Dry Gin stylistics, slightly resinous juniper and herb mixture, dominant juniper berry notes, somewhat ethereal aroma profile, subtle orange and citrus top notes, kumquats, coriander, cardamom, ginger, lavender. Taste: Powerful body, elegant juniper note, a lot of cool freshness, bitter lemon, citrus peels mixture, mint, lemon balm, cubeb berries, floral aspects, very harmonious, compact and dense, good length in the finish. Volume: 500 ml, Price: 39,5 EUR
