{"product_id":"sasse-atlantik-finish","title":"Atlantic Finish","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eAtlantik Finish brings Islay peat and sea air to your glass\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Atlantik Finish from Sasse is a grain brandy from the Münsterland region, matured for six years using a triple-cask process – with peated malt from the Scottish island of Islay and a splash of Atlantic seawater. Smoky, salty, fruity – a Westphalian relative of whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlantik Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e is the maritime grain brandy from the Feinbrennerei Sasse in Schöppingen: distilled from rye and barley malt in three pot stills, aged for six years in three types of casks, and bottled at 40% ABV. Even before its market launch in 2023, it was named Spirit of the Year 2022 at the World Spirits Award – a small sensation for a German Korn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt glows amber in the glass, and the nose alone transports you to the coast: fresh citrus notes are embedded in smoky, sweet peat, with fruit and a trace of salt behind them, just as a stiff breeze carries it onto land. For a grain brandy, this is quite a journey – and every glass tells that story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePeat smoke, citrus, and a greeting from the sea\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, the Atlantik Finish unfolds notes of apple and banana, which transition into a creamy, vanilla-scented finish with berry and citrus aromas – carried by fine peat smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe salt truly comes from the sea: a ton of Atlantic water was added to the recipe, leaving a subtle mineral trail on the finish. Smoky, salty, and fruity, it balances on the border between Korn and whisky – and that is exactly where it feels at home. The finish remains long, warming, and slightly salty, like an evening by the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor whisky lovers and curious Korn connoisseurs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Atlantik Finish is enjoyed neat, at room temperature, from a bulbous glass – as a digestif after a meal or as a slow companion to good conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single drop of water opens up the peat and makes the fruit notes more distinct; feel free to try it. Beside an Islay whisky, it holds its own, offering a tone that is finer, sweeter, and more polished. Those who prefer something more classic can start with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sasse-muensterlaender-lagerkorn-v-s-o-p\"\u003eMünsterländer Lagerkorn V.S.O.P.\u003c\/a\u003e, while those looking for the right smoke for a cigar should reach for the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sasse-cigar-special\"\u003eCigar Special\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe small 200-milliliter bottle is a lovely size for getting to know it – or as a gift for the whisky enthusiast who thinks Germany cannot produce a smoky spirit. For the home bar, the 500-milliliter bottle is recommended, because experience shows this guest doesn't stay alone for long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSix years, three casks, and a ton of Atlantic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the Atlantik Finish, Rüdiger Sasse acquired peated malt from the whisky island of Islay and let the distillate mature for six years using a triple-cask process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree cask types give it depth: barriques that previously held Cognac, first-fill American white oak casks, and sherry casks from Jerez de la Frontera. Each station adds a layer – vanilla and sweetness, spice and structure, Andalusian fruit. At the end, the seawater is added, and a Münsterland Korn becomes a small piece of the Atlantic coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe industry heard the call of the sea immediately: at the World Spirits Award, the unofficial world championship for distillers, it was named Spirit of the Year 2022 – even before it went on sale in 2023. In 2025, the same competition ranked the distillery \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sassekorn.de\/pages\/feinbrennerei-sasse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eamong the 18 best in the world\u003c\/a\u003e. Distilling has been happening in Schöppingen since 1707, but Korn has never sounded like this before. It turns out, Korn can do the coast, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWith smoked fish and dark chocolate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not serve this grain brandy too cold – peat, fruit, and salt show themselves best at room temperature, and a drop of water is allowed. It pairs well with smoked fish, aged mountain cheese, and dark chocolate, but remains a great storyteller on its own. You can find all of the distillery's maturation levels and rarities in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/feinbrennerei-sasse-lagerkorn\"\u003eLagerkorn world of Sasse\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Feinbrennerei Sasse","offers":[{"title":"200 ml","offer_id":55335643021646,"sku":"024SAS230040","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 ml","offer_id":55335642988878,"sku":"024SAS230060","price":68.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/sasse-atlantik-finish-lagerkorn-500ml.jpg?v=1771081403","url":"https:\/\/norgutes.com\/en\/products\/sasse-atlantik-finish","provider":"nur Gutes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}