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WELCOME TO THE
NEW WFL-SHOP!
Unfortunately, it is not possible to transfer existing customer accounts – please simply register again in a few easy steps.
The WHISKY FOR LIFE team would like to thank you and hope you enjoy your shopping experience!
It is true that whisky improves with age.
The older I get, the more I like it.
(Ronnie Corbett, cabarett artist)
Variety of flavours ...
... is surely one of the main reasons why whisky is so endlessly fascinating. And the fact that there are unique stories to tell about almost every whisky. Even the very first drops of this ‘water of life’ on the tongue are the key to a world of flavour all of its own, allowing one to savour the distinct characteristics of each whisky’s origin and history.
The more you know about whisky, the more flavour profiles you have explored and compared, the more clearly its unique characteristics emerge – characteristics created for no other purpose than to delight our senses. I first became captivated by the ‘water of life’ over 30 years ago, and with every new drop I’ve tasted, my passion has only grown.
I’d love to share everything I know with you.
Frank Jerger, founder and owner of WHISKY FOR LIFE
WATER OF LIFE IS OUR LIFE
Generations of distillers and master blenders ...
... they uphold traditions and blaze new trails. They refine recipes and perfect their craft. To entrust what they create to a controlled environment, a temperature-regulated space, and the passage of time. To bring their work to completion. It is a process that has borne delicious fruit for centuries, time and time again. I want you to be able to experience all of this.
With a passion for whisky and a deep understanding of the spirit, we offer you a wide selection of both well-known and lesser-known single malt whiskies, mainly from Scotland. Our top priority: we have to like them ourselves, and they have to be worth the price – even if both of those criteria are highly subjective.
We have around 2,000 different whiskies and premium spirits in stock in our store and warehouses. In our store, we take the time to provide detailed advice and explanations. Whisky isn’t just a business – it brings together people who share a passion for the same things and inspire one another with their enthusiasm. You can experience this time and again at our tastings, which we organize around various themes, distilleries, or bottlers.
Come visit us to discover and taste our exceptional spirits, as well as a selection of hand-picked rums, cognacs, fruit brandies, gins, and grappas:
at Fahrgasse 6, Frankfurt am Main, not far from Römer, Old Town and Cathedral.
The WHISKY FOR LIFE team is looking forward to seeing you!
OUR KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
OUR KEY AREAS
OF EXPERTISE
Michel Couvreur
We are honored to have been the official Michel Couvreur importer for Southern Germany since 2015 and to be able to present these wonderful whiskies. Like our customers, we are also thrilled by the outstanding craftsmanship with which Michel Couvreur creates exceptional whiskies with an inimitable old-school sherry character.
That’s why his whiskies usually take center stage at our trade shows and tastings. We don’t just see ourselves as ambassadors; we’re definitely among the biggest fans of these magnificent whiskies. And, of course, we have all the latest Michel Couvreur bottlings in stock. We’re happy to offer them for tasting in-store and as samples for mail order.
INDEPENDENT BOTTLERS
Independence preserves uniqueness or offers the chance to be creative. Or both. We have about 1,000 single-cask bottlings from roughly 30 independent bottlers in stock—mostly at cask strength—and many of them are even available for tasting.
MICHEL COUVREUR
Since 2015, we have been the official and proud importer of Michel Couvreur whiskies for southern Germany.
Just like our valued customers, we are captivated by the craftsmanship with which Michel Couvreur creates exceptional whiskies with an inimitable old-school sherry character.
We have all the latest Michel Couvreur bottlings in stock, available for tasting in the store or as samples in the shop.
Independent bottlers
Holding your own against the big players is never easy. But some people don’t even want to. Being independent offers the chance to either preserve what makes you unique or to be flexible and creative. Or both. In a niche, what makes you special can be preserved, and the unexpected can emerge and flourish.
That’s why we’re always on the hunt for hidden gems, and we often find them among independent bottlers.
We have around 1,000 single-cask bottlings from some 30 independent bottlers in stock – mostly cask strength – many of which are even available for tasting.
WHISKY OF THE MONTH
WHISKY FOR LIFE recommends new releases, special editions, and rare finds –
a selection of particularly fine whiskies every month.
Current Recommendation
2026 Michel Couvreur "Special Vatting" – 48,00% – NEW!
WHISKY OF THE MONTH
WHISKEY FOR LIFE recommends new products, special features and rarities –
a selection of particularly fine whiskies every month.
Current Recommendation:
2026 Michel Couvreur "Special Vatting" – 48,00%, NEW!
Michel Couvreur’s second and latest “Special Vatting” release is a wonderful treat, bottled at 48%—just slightly below natural cask strength. It impresses with an elegant, only slightly peaty blend drawn from just a handful of casks ranging from 10 to 19 years old, at least one of which was a very old Amontillado sherry cask—you could say: significantly more concentration for just a few euros more than before!
2026 Michel Couvreur "Special Vatting" – 48,00%, NEW!
Bottle 700ml:
135 €
incl. VAT plus shipping costs
Michel Couvreur’s second and latest “Special Vatting” release is a wonderful treat, bottled at 48%—just slightly below natural cask strength. It impresses with an elegant, only slightly peaty blend drawn from just a handful of casks ranging from 10 to 19 years old, at least one of which was a very old Amontillado sherry cask—you could say: significantly more concentration for just a few euros more than before!
2026 Michel Couvreur "Special Vatting" – 48,00%, NEW!
Bottle 700ml:
135 €
incl. VAT plus shipping costs
( 192,86 € / Liter)
NEW PRODUCTS
NIELS´ DRAM
Our esteemed colleague is always recommending new bottles of his favorite whiskies—and his taste is spot-on.
NIELS´ DRAM
Our esteemed colleague is always recommending new bottles of his favorite whiskies from exclusive sherry cask releases.
For over a quarter of a century, Niels has been a connoisseur and lover of Scottish single malts. He is particularly fond of bottlings from exclusive sherry casks – especially when they are paired with notes of smoke and peat.
Current recommendation:
J. J. Corry 7yo "Bonders Edition"
Palo Cortado Finish – 57,95%
79,00 € including VAT plus shipping costs
On the nose, a light, acidity-driven note—perhaps even a hint of nuts already!? Definitely not typical bourbon cask aromas. And we can surmise: there is more hidden in the glass, waiting to reveal itself on the palate.
The nearly 58% alcohol content creates an astringent sensation in the mouth almost immediately. The dry Paolo Cortado causes an immediate tightening sensation on the tongue. Then, the rich sherry flavors emerge in the finish; they can be beautifully reactivated time and again by savoring the lingering taste on the palate (think: dry raisins).
More of this, please – this IRISHMAN has potential!
For over a quarter of a century, Niels has been a connoisseur and lover of Scottish single malts. He is particularly fond of bottlings from exclusive sherry casks – especially when they are paired with notes of smoke and peat.
Current Recommendation:
J. J. Corry 7yo "Bonders Edition"
Palo Cortado Finish – 57,95%
On the nose, a light, acidity-driven note—perhaps even a hint of nuts already!? Definitely not typical bourbon cask aromas. And we can surmise: there is more hidden in the glass, waiting to reveal itself on the palate.
The nearly 58% alcohol content creates an astringent sensation in the mouth almost immediately. The dry Paolo Cortado causes an immediate tightening sensation on the tongue. Then, the rich sherry flavors emerge in the finish; they can be beautifully reactivated time and again by savoring the lingering taste on the palate (think: dry raisins).
More like this please - this Irishman has potential!
J. J. Corry 7yo "Bonders Edition"
Palo Cortado Finish – 57,95%
79,00 € incl. VAT plus shipping costs
DARK SHERRY FRIDAY
Whisky enthusiasts regularly enjoy the recommendations as part of "Dark Sherry Fridays" – exclusively at WHISKY FOR LIFE.
From time to time, we feature particularly dark sherry-cask releases on Facebook and Instagram – always on Fridays. This wonderful tradition is now also available here on our shop website. These whiskies are rare finds – in every price range, by the way – of which there are often only a handful of bottles left – so it pays to act fast.
DARK SHERRY FRIDAY
Whisky enthusiasts regularly enjoy the recommendations featured in the "Dark Sherry Fridays" series—exclusive to WHISKY FOR LIFE.
From time to time, we feature particularly dark sherry-cask releases on Facebook and Instagram—always on Fridays. This wonderful tradition is now also available here on our shop website. These whiskies are rare finds—in every price range, by the way—of which there are often only a handful of bottles left. It pays to act fast!
Current Recommendation
Mortlach 14yo 16mths Fresh Sherry Butt Finish Cask No. 6 – 52,00%
Current Recommendation
Mortlach 14yo 16mths Fresh Sherry Butt Finish Cask No. 6 – 52,00%
It’s always worth taking a look in the cellar for forgotten treasures! We’ve rediscovered a true gem in the form of a 14-year-old Mortlach. We only have a very limited number of bottles left of this beautiful, dark-colored bottling from 2022—which is all the more reason why we strongly recommend you act fast.
Because what awaits you is a truly “rich” Mortlach, which has clearly benefited from an intense 16-month secondary maturation in a first-fill sherry butt. Its 52% is full, undiluted cask strength—which means we’re dealing here with a very concentrated malt that’s been distilled 2.81 times—a connoisseur’s dram that’s special in so many ways!
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
700ml "Flower Vase" Carafe in a Black Tube (Metal)
Price 700ml: 169 Euros
(121.43 euros/l)
Price including VATplus shipping costs
#whiskyforlife #hammerwhiskies #signatoryvintage #aberfeldy #ilovefrankfurt
It’s always worth taking a look in the cellar for forgotten treasures! We’ve rediscovered a true gem in the form of a 14-year-old Mortlach. We only have a very limited number of bottles left of this beautiful, dark-colored bottling from 2022—which is all the more reason why we strongly recommend you act fast.
Because what awaits you is a truly “rich” Mortlach, which has clearly benefited from an intense 16-month secondary maturation in a first-fill sherry butt. Its 52% is full, undiluted cask strength—which means we’re dealing here with a very concentrated malt that’s been distilled 2.81 times—a connoisseur’s dram that’s special in so many ways!
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
700ml "Flower Vase" Carafe in a Black Tube (Metal)
Price 700ml: 169 Euros
(121.43 euros/l)
Price including VAT + Shipping Costs
#whiskyforlife #hammerwhiskies #signatoryvintage #aberfeldy #ilovefrankfurt
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