Alfred Giraud Heritage
French Malt Whisky
45.9% ABV
$155
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We would like to thank Alfred Giraud and Savona Communications for sending us a sample to review.
What the Producer Says
An intense and complex, yet elegant whisky, HERITAGE showcases complex and balanced flavors, the result of masterful blending and aging. Three non-peated French malt distillates that matured in different casks, mostly in extra old cognac casks with a proportion in new French Limousin and American oak casks are blended together, then matured in extra old cognac casks.
WHISKY MAKER’S NOTES
Color: Natural, light and golden.
Nose: Complex yet balanced. Buttery pastries and brioche develop into aromas of toasted malts and sweet baking spices.
Palate: Structured with a full body. Brioche quickly transitions into grassy notes. A slight woodiness balanced perfectly with vanilla and nutmeg. Refined and well-rounded.
Finish: Sophisticated and subtle. The soft spices and nutty malts balance beautifully leading to slightly sweet notes from the extra old cognac casks.
CHARACTER: Soft and elegant
BLEND: Triple Malt, Triple Wood
CASKS: Cognac, new French & new American Oak
ANNUAL RELEASE: 23 Casks
COLOR: Natural
FILTRATION: Non Chill-Filtered
What Gary Says
Nose: Delicate, floral, barley, fruity with grapes, pears and apricots with a subtle spice.
Palate: Creamy mouthfeel with vanilla, poached pears, peaches, grapes, buttered brioche, nutmeg, hint of cinnamon, bright citrus note with a bit of chocolate.
Finish: Moderately long, wet with vanilla, nutmeg and a bit of pepper.
Comments: A delicate and delightful dram! Subtle and sweet, the cognac influence is apparent. I appreciate the higher ABV, as well as skipping the chill filtration, which all lends to a really nice mouthfeel.