Alfred Giraud Heritage French Malt Whisky

Alfred Giraud Heritage is a French malt whisky bottled at 45.9% ABV in a 700ml bottle. The producer describes it as a 'Triple Malt, Triple Wood' blend: three non-peated French malt distillates are matured separately, mostly in extra old Cognac casks with a share in new French Limousin oak and new American oak, then blended and matured together again in extra old Cognac casks. It is bottled at natural colour and without chill filtration, and the house lists an annual release of 23 casks. Alfred Giraud sums up the character as soft and elegant, and its origin is Cognac, France.

Tasting Notes: Soft and elegant, with pastry, toasted malt and gentle spice.

Nose: Buttery pastry and brioche, moving to toasted malt and sweet baking spices.

Palate: Full-bodied and structured: brioche, then grassy notes, light oak, vanilla and nutmeg.

Finish: Subtle, with soft spice, nutty malt and a slight sweetness from the Cognac casks.

Serve: Pour neat in a tulip-shaped glass, adding a few drops of water if desired.