The KrisXperience Show

By Kristian Kielmayer

Discover the world through the lens of fine wines, spirits, and coffee.

Are you ready to embark on a sensory adventure? Join me in each episode we'll dive into fascinating topics and wander off into ... more

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February 04, 2024 #16 A journey into Saké. A beginner's guide to Japan's traditional beverage
Let’s embark on a journey into the heart of Japan's liquid tradition. I’ll be your tour guide into the basics of the world of sake! From the four main ingredients to the method of production and various styles. We're unravelling the mysteries of this
fantastic Japanese beverage. Join me for a sip, a story, and a celebration of Japan's liquid artistry.
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22min
January 21, 2024 #15 Spirit of the Fruit Belt Pálinka
The 4 P's of Pálinka – People, Place, Product, Purity
Welcome to 'Spirit of the Fruit Belt,' the podcast that
takes you on a journey through the heart of Hungary, exploring the rich heritage and craftsmanship behind the iconic Hungarian fruit distillate, pálinka.
In today's episode, we delve deep into the essence of pálinka, where the fruit belt unfolds its secrets and the spirit of the land is distilled into every drop. Pálinka is the embodiment of 100% fruit. Let’s discover the 4 P’s of pálinka: the people, the place, the product, and the purity.

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16min
January 07, 2024 #14 A Toast to Tradition: Exploring the World of Calvados with Christian Drouin
One of the older recording dating back to 2021. It was a great honour to catch up with Christian Drouin in the brake of the Spirits Selection Competition and ask him a few questions. It got rather noisy towards the end and apologise for this as it does effect the sound quality. However the insights from Christian are very valuable and despite all odds I wanted to share this with the audience.
Calvados, at its core, is a spirit made from apple (pear as
blend in some AOC regulations are allowed). The journey begins in the picturesque orchards of Normandy, where a diverse array of apple 40+ varieties, each contributing its unique flavour profile, is carefully selected. From the crisp acidity of the bittersweet apples to the aromatic sweetness of the bitter ones, this blend
forms the foundation of Calvados.
After picking the apples the juice is extracted, fermented and the “cider” is then distilled. Traditionally distilled twice in copper pot
stills, this process refines the cider into eau-de-vie, a clear and potent apple spirit. It is then usually in aged in medium to large oak barrels.
Christian Drouin, a revered name in the world of spirits, is
a master of Calvados. He is ensuring that each bottle tells a story of patience, expertise, and the unique terroir of Normandy.
Join us as we unravel the layers of Calvados, from its humble orchard origins to the refined elixir that graces glasses worldwide.
Christian Drouin will guide us through the nuanced steps and unveil the craftsmanship behind every sip.
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20min
December 17, 2023 #13 Brewing Brilliance: Unveiling the Secrets of Natural vs. Washed Coffees
The general thoughts on the two processes.
Natural:
The coffee cherries are picked and laid out in the sun to dry with the fruit still intact. The entire cherry, including the skin and pulp, is left to dry in the sun. As the fruit dries, it imparts flavour to the beans.
Natural coffees often have a fuller body, medium acidity, and a more pronounced perhaps a darker fruit profile. You might detect winey (vinous touch), fruity, or fermented notes in the cup.

Washed:
The outer skin of the coffee cherry is removed, and the beans with their mucilage are exposed. The beans are then fermented to break down the mucilage, washed, and finally dried. This process results in a cleaner profile.
Washed coffees typically have a brighter acidity, lighter body, and a more complex flavour profile. You might find more: floral, citrus, or tea-like notes.

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14min
November 16, 2023 #12 Journey to the South: Cote Chalonnaise & Maconnais Uncorked
The final part of the Burgundy journey
The history recap
Visit the lanland;d, wine=nature + people
The wholly grail of vineyard based classification
To the South
Cote Chalonnaise
Maconnaise
From dry to sweet
Chardonnay is „king”
New 1er Cru-s
How to differentiate – quality?
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13min
November 03, 2023 #11 The magnificent Beaune area: A Journey Through the Cote de Beaune Vineyards
Recap of parts 1 & 2
Differences to Cote de Nuits
The Hill of Corton - full of diversity and history
Chorey & Savigny- and the value villages "of Beaune"
Beaune - the capital, love the book shop
Pommard - iron oxide high active limestone "the special minerality"
Volnay - soft and silky
Monthélie - the amphitheater
Auxey Duresses Lyra training with a view
Saint Romain - higher elevation
Meursault - 'taste of gold'
Puligny Montrachet - the most magnificent whites
Chassagne Montrachet- a former Roman settlement
Saint Aubin - high density from vines to 1er Cru
Santenay & Maranges - just before leaving the Cote d'Or
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28min
October 23, 2023 #10 Terroir and Treasures: A Cote de Nuits Wine Journey
Cote de Nuits – Part two
The place, the soil
Commune by commune – the appellation system
From North to South
Climate and soil – the nature
The combe – the valleys
Marsannay
Fixin
Morey-St-Denis
Chambolle-Musigny
Vougeot
Vosne-Romanée
Nuits-St-Georges
The story of the crater from NASA
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21min
October 16, 2023 #09 Chablis Uncorked: Tracing the Roots of Burgundy's Terroir
Burgundy in a nutshell 4 part mini-series on BURGUNDY/BOURGOGNE
Part 1 the Grand Auxerrois and Chablis
Holy grail for vineyard based classification
The history from Phoenicians till the creation of appellation system
The geology, from rivers to the soils
Diversity – the various appellations
It’s not just “Chardonnay” in the North
Chablis, the differences for the various areas
The Grand Cru – the climats
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20min
October 09, 2023 #08 Kilimanjaro Coffee Adventure: Sipping the Essence of Tanzania
Climbing Kilimanjaro and visiting the first coffee farm
Manhattan Roasters - Neel Vohora, Arusha
The citrus acid ferment
All about „acidity”
Tasting – the experience
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9min
September 18, 2023 #07 True all-rounder with a V12 engine - the story of a sweet szamorodni
The story of sweet szamorodni
The making of szamorodni (check out the link)
Gizella sweet szamorodni 2018 – the scoring
Describing – decriptors & emotions
The schools of Szamorodni
From basketball, all-rounder player to the super charged
engine…
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14min

FAQs about The KrisXperience Show:

How many episodes does The KrisXperience Show have?

The podcast currently has 26 episodes available.