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DOUBLE MATURATION SINGLE MALT BRETON WHISKY Nonchillfiltered, France
Vintage Assessments Tasting Note Producer ARMORIK
Light yellow-gold colour. Very gently spicy, somewhat honeyed, caramel-tinged, gently floral nose. Refined, smooth, honeyed, slightly spicy, gently sweet, ripe plum purée and caramel flavours with a slightly floral, long, lingering finish. Produced by the Distillerie Warenghem, which was founded in 1900 in Lannion (Brittany) on the banks of the river Leguer. Armorik was the first Single Malt in Brittany, introduced in 1999. The new Amorik Double Maturation is first stored in locally produced Breton oak and finally for two years in Spanish Oloroso Sherry barrels. The alcohol level is 46%. CSPC 367631
Type Spirit - French Whisky
Agent Bel Vit
Country France
Region
Rating ***(90 points)
Bright, Refined
LCBO Note Status Recommended by Vintage Assessments!
TASTING NOTE: Smoky and grainy with elderflower, citrus pith and fresh raspberries on the nose. In the mouth it stacks up into a sultry, smooth mouthfeel accentuated by citrus, and honey as well as smoke before culminating into a long, mellow, smoky finish. Special Designation: Excellent. Highly Recommended. Score - 90 (Ultimate Spirits Challenge, 2013) Price $ 84.95
Bottle Size 700 mL
Tasting Date vintages release - May 24, 2014
Cases bought 10 (6 bottles per case)

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