France
Greatly inspired by Irish and Scottish whiskies, most French whiskies are produced using malted barley. In 2002 however, the Menhirs distillery, located in Plomelin in Finistère, caused quite a stir by launching the first French whisky produced from buckwheat. Dubbed Eddu (the Breton word for buckwheat), it represents a new style on an equal footing with single malts, pure pot still spirits, rye and bourbon. Such innovation has not been seen since the 19th century with the birth of blended scotch.
REMI LANDIER XO Artisanal 40%
Must have
AELRED Pastis Provencal 45%
Top Vente
ST-GERMAIN Liqueur de Sureau 20%
Top Vente
NUSBAUMER Liqueur de Sureau 20%
Must have
NEISSON 1995 Joint Bottling Velier 48%
old and rare
NEISSON 2005 Single Cask 45.8%
old and rare