Name: Vicomte French Whiskey Single Malt
Color: Brown
Nose: Earthy, wood, cognac, dark fruit
Taste: Cognac earth, vanilla, oak
Review:
Vicomte French Whiskey comes from the Poitou-Charentes Region in France. It is twice distilled, 100% organic barely and is bottled at 40% abv.
Vicomte is aged in New French Limousin oak and ex-cognac barrels for a total of 8 years. Limousin wood comes from western France and is popular in cask construction with brandy/cognac makers because the wood has more tannic flavor because of the soils and lead to a better flavor profile. This is where the earthy tones can come from which I prefer more in brandy/cognac than I do in my whisky.
I have tried a few other French Whiskies such as Meyers and Rozelieures. There are a few more French ones out there but so far, each of the three I have now tried have a cognac styled flavor profile. I find French Whisky to be more of an after dinner drink than a regular drinker. Vicomte reminds me of Meyers. The map below shows the region where Vicomte is produced.
I had this one at my sister’s home as she used to sell high end wine and liquor. I have not seen it in the stores in NYC but I am sure it is out there somewhere in the area. Try the higher end stores near Park Ave.
Price around $75 and more of an after dinner whisky then a regular drinker.
If you like it, drink it! – Christopher
If you like it, drink it!
