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.
SAINT JAMES 2008 70 ans Velier 60.8%
old and rare
NEISSON 1997 Single Cask 44.7%
old and rare
FOURSQUARE 2003 Destino 70 ans Velier 61%
old and rare
NEISSON coffret Ti-punch Blanc & 2 verres 50%
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