Michel Couvreur Overaged Malt Whisky 700ml
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Produced in Scotland, aged and blended in France using Spanish barrels.
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A vatting of single malts aged between 12 and 20 years in Pedro Ximenez casks
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A unique addition to any connoisseur's collection
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1 or more bottles$191.99
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Produced in Scotland, aged and blended in France using Spanish barrels. A vatting of single malts aged between 12 and 20 years in Pedro Ximenez casks.
An attractive nose displaying aromas of vanilla and malt, some dried fruits and grilled nuts and chocolate. A creamy, seamless texture on the palate showing beautiful flavours of fruit from the PX. A fantastic whisky that would make a great, unique addition to any connoisseur's collection.
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France
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About the brand Michel Couvreur
Belgian born Michel Couvreur produces Scotch Whisky in Bouze-Les-Beaune - the heart of Burgundy. It was a love of fishing and hunting that drew Michel to Scotland, where he moved to in 1964. He became involved in the production process of whisky, at each step vying for the finest production methods possible, from the selection of the most ancient strains of cereals to employing extremely rare sherry casks. His dream was to craft exceptional, unique Scotch Whisky. In the 1970's Michel returned to France in part to be closer to the proximity of the sherry casks (Pedro Ximenez/Palomino/Moscatel/Oloroso) he utilized and in part to dig his own cellar in the hills of Bouze-les-Beaune. It is in his own cellar that he matures his Scotch in rare sherry casks, resulting in exemplary whisky.You May Also Like
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