Included in Clay Risen's 2020 book "The Impossible Collection of Whiskey: The 100 Most Exceptional and Collectible Bottles.” This extraordinary 30-year-old whisky is being released to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution.
The Velvet Revolution was the non-violent transition of power in what was then Czechoslovakia, occurring from 17 November to 29 December 1989. This became the end of 41 years of one-party rule.Even though the barley was 100% Czech and the water used in production was from the Bohemia region, the biggest struggle was the peat that originated from the Czech region. At the time, it was almost impossible to find a peat of the desired quality, therefore a Scottish peat was imported with great effort during closed trade times.
PURE PROVENANCE - Whilst crafting Hammer Head, we use crystal clear water rich in iron and minerals from a Bohemian region, which positively influences the final liquid taste and overall experience in a way that only true whisky lovers will note.Much of the taste originates from our oak barrels, left to rest in a sleepy picturesque distillery. The stillness and fresh air in Pradlo, far away from the tumult of the city, enrich the flavour of Hammer Head.
DISTILLERS - Back in 1989, Vaclav Sitner was our Master Distiller. At that same time, Kristina Demelova worked alongside Vaclav to learn about his craftsmanship and expertise. Today, Kristina Demelova has proudly taken on the role of Master Distiller, always controlling the quality and the expression of Hammer Head whilst passionately guarding the knowledge of Czech single malt whisky production. That same passion runs through the family, as her father was the first Master Distiller for Hammer Head and the person who passed the knowledge to Vaclav.
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Included in Clay Risen's 2020 book "The Impossible Collection of Whiskey: The 100 Most Exceptional and Collectible Bottles.” This extraordinary 30-year-old whisky is being released to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution.
The Velvet Revolution was the non-violent transition of power in what was then Czechoslovakia, occurring from 17 November to 29 December 1989. This became the end of 41 years of one-party rule.Even though the barley was 100% Czech and the water used in production was from the Bohemia region, the biggest struggle was the peat that originated from the Czech region. At the time, it was almost impossible to find a peat of the desired quality, therefore a Scottish peat was imported with great effort during closed trade times.
PURE PROVENANCE - Whilst crafting Hammer Head, we use crystal clear water rich in iron and minerals from a Bohemian region, which positively influences the final liquid taste and overall experience in a way that only true whisky lovers will note.Much of the taste originates from our oak barrels, left to rest in a sleepy picturesque distillery. The stillness and fresh air in Pradlo, far away from the tumult of the city, enrich the flavour of Hammer Head.
DISTILLERS - Back in 1989, Vaclav Sitner was our Master Distiller. At that same time, Kristina Demelova worked alongside Vaclav to learn about his craftsmanship and expertise. Today, Kristina Demelova has proudly taken on the role of Master Distiller, always controlling the quality and the expression of Hammer Head whilst passionately guarding the knowledge of Czech single malt whisky production. That same passion runs through the family, as her father was the first Master Distiller for Hammer Head and the person who passed the knowledge to Vaclav.