Ruhrtaler Single Malt Whisky 20 Years Old
Ruhrtaler Single Malt 20 Years Old – 41% Vol.
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Ruhrtaler Single Malt 20 Years – 41% Vol. Alcohol
The Ruhrtaler Single Malt 20 Years is an extraordinary whisky and a passion project of Rainer Mönks. Who would have thought that hidden in the beautiful town of Witten, right in the heart of the Ruhr area, lies one of Germany's oldest distilleries? Its owner, Rainer Mönks, retired a few years ago, but his passion for fine spirits never completely left him. He had set aside a few barrels of homemade whisky from the years 1989/90, to bottle them 32 years later as Ruhrtaler Whisky, thus bringing a genuine "Ruhrpott" whisky to the market. Seize this unique opportunity, secure a bottle of "Heimat" (homeland), and enjoy a glass of German whisky history!
The Ruhrtaler Single Malt Whisky is a German single malt that was distilled from Scottish malt. It matured for years in ex-bourbon casks before receiving its soft finish in Oloroso sherry casks. Thanks to this special 20-year maturation process and the wonderful climate directly on the banks of the Ruhr, the Ruhrtaler Single Malt Whisky presents itself with delicate, creamy aromas of cream candies, ripe fruits, and vanilla.
On the palate, the whisky convinces with equally fruity and creamy notes, reminiscent of cookie dough and apricots. The long finish of this 20-year-old specialty shows slightly spicy aromas with a hint of peat. The Ruhrtaler Single Malt is perfect for pure enjoyment or as a powerful base for a Whisky Sour.
The Ruhrtaler Single Malt Whisky is a noble gift for whisky drinkers, not just from the Ruhrtal region.
Ruhrtaler Single Malt – distilled from Scottish malt on the banks of the Ruhr
- Raw material – 100% Scottish malted barley from Inverness
- Casks – Ex-Bourbon, Oloroso Sherry and American Oak
- Color – golden amber
- Tasting Notes – Caramel, Cream, Apricot, Toffee
- Distilled between 1989/90
- One of the oldest German Single Malts on the market
- Limited bottling
The Ruhrtaler Single Malt was distilled at the traditional Sonnenschein distillery. The distillery, which has existed since 1875, was one of the first production sites for single malt whisky in Germany. In the autumn of 1988, fresh Scottish malt from Inverness was first delivered to the Ruhrtal in Witten. Following the tradition of Scottish distillation, the Ruhrtaler Single Malt first flowed into wooden casks and then matured for many years in the distillery's warehouse.
The Ruhrtaler Single Malt is neither colored nor chill-filtered and is bottled at an alcohol content of 41% Vol.
Rainer Mönks (Ruhrtaler)
Rainer Mönks (Ruhrtaler)
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How it all began
Does this sound familiar? You return from vacation with a bottle of olive oil from Portugal in your suitcase, a jar of fruit spread from South Tyrol, perhaps a bar of chocolate from a small factory in France — and you ask yourself: Why can't I find something like this easily at home? We kept asking ourselves this question.
We are Kerstin and Stephan Uhlenbusch from Nordhorn, a city on the German-Dutch border. On our travels through Europe, we made the most wonderful culinary discoveries: mountain apple juices from the high altitudes of South Tyrol, Breton barrel butter, handmade pasta from Italy, French sea salt. It wasn't the big luxury products that fascinated us, but rather the honest, artisan-made foods from people who put their heart and soul into their products.
In 2002, we decided to turn this passion into our profession: to make good food accessible to everyone who cannot travel to the producers themselves. This is how our gourmet shipping business came into being — initially as a store in Nordhorn, soon after as one of the first gourmet online shops in Germany. Back then under the name nur Gutes (only good things) — today we continue it as genussland.de. The ambition has remained the same: this is where good taste resides.
Who we are
What drives us is the same curiosity with which we started in 2002: finding out who truly makes good food. Over more than two decades, we have built a network — with producers, traders, restaurateurs, and culinary artisans from all over Europe.
Kerstin was the managing director of the association of leading delicatessen merchants in Germany — the industry association of the country's best owner-managed delicatessen stores. In this role, she not only accompanied but actively shaped the German delicatessen industry. With the deli Festival, we also launched our own B2B trade fair for delicacies, which brought together producers, traders, and restaurateurs from all over Europe. The festival no longer exists today — but the relationships that arose from it still accompany us.
What does this mean for you? We know our industry like almost no one else. Chambers of commerce and economic development agencies from all over Europe repeatedly introduce us to exciting producers who want to offer their products on the German market. This way, genussland always offers something you won't find in any supermarket and hardly in any other shop.
What you'll find here
Our assortment includes fine foods, delicacies, wines, non-alcoholic beverages, and selected kitchen and home accessories — from manufacturers in Germany, Austria, Italy, France, Portugal, Spain, England, Iceland, Denmark, Sweden, Greece, and the USA.
An extra virgin olive oil from Portugal, a genuine Aceto Balsamico from Modena, Fleur de Sel from the Breton coast, hand-mixed spice blends. Fruit spreads, aromatic honey, truffle delicacies, chutneys, and mustard sauces. Vintage sardines and fine canned fish, risotto rice, and handmade pasta — basic ingredients for honest cooking and specialties for special moments.
Our fresh delivery service brings the legendary Beurre Bordier from Brittany, Italian Burrata, and fine salami to your home — securely packaged and continuously chilled.
Wine is particularly close to our hearts: white wine from Rheinhessen and the Pfalz, red wine from Austria and Burgenland, rosé for barbecue season, natural wine for the adventurous, sparkling wine and champagne for special moments. Not from all over the world — but from winemakers we have personally visited and whose work we appreciate. Many of them work organically or biodynamically.
Our Philosophy
What makes a product a genussland product? We ask ourselves this question for every single item we add to our range. The answer is never one-dimensional – it's the combination of craftsmanship, origin, ingredients, and the people behind them.
We ask many questions before a product finds its way into our shop. How is it made? Where do the raw materials come from? What philosophy does the manufacturer pursue? We quickly notice whether we are hearing marketing clichés or if a producer is happy to explain their journey. It is precisely this enthusiasm that we seek – and repeatedly find.
Craftsmanship. We prefer products from small manufactories and family businesses that often produce their culinary treasures by hand for generations. The careful processing and artisanal skill can be tasted in every bite.
Best Ingredients. For us, good quality begins with the raw materials. Whether it's fruit, vegetables, milk, meat, or grain – we ensure that our manufacturers rely on first-class, as natural as possible, ingredients. Many of our producers are organically certified; our shop itself is organically controlled under the number DE-ÖKO-037.
Origin and Regionality. We appreciate products with a clear regional identity. A South Tyrolean mountain apple juice made from slowly ripened, old apple varieties. A Portuguese olive oil from trees that have shaped the landscape for centuries. These stories of origin make delicacies what they are.
Personal relationship with the manufacturer. We have known many of our suppliers personally for years, some for over two decades. We visit them, taste together, and exchange ideas. This proximity guarantees transparency and trust.
At the end of the day, it has to taste good. We try all products ourselves – not just once, but again and again while cooking, at the table, on the plate. Only what convinces us personally finds its way into the shop.
The people behind the products
What brings us the most joy: We get to accompany passionate individuals on their journey. People whose drive it is to make a good product even better. Some have been with us since our founding - for over twenty years.
There's the South Tyrolean fruit farmer who presses mountain apple juice from old, slowly ripened apple varieties, unlike anything else. The Italian balsamic family who ages their vinegar in Modena for decades. The Breton butter manufactory whose hand-churned butter is on the menu of the best restaurants in Europe. The Danish licorice pioneer who reinvented a centuries-old specialty.
Behind every product in our shop stands a person, a family, a story. And it is precisely these stories that make the difference between an interchangeable food item and a true delicacy.
This is where good taste resides
Whether you want to order fine foods online, are looking for a special wine, want to put together a gift for a loved one, or simply want to enrich your kitchen with high-quality ingredients — genussland is the right place for you.
Browse through our assortment, get inspired, and conveniently order your favorite products to your home. Read more about our approach on the Sustainability and Responsibility page. Do you have a question? We look forward to your message to our Customer Service.
Welcome to genussland.
Kerstin and Stephan Uhlenbusch
