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The Lorraine-based distillery Rozelieures is expanding its range with three distinct creations, each driven by a different approach to whisky making: the expression of a specific terroir, the raw preservation of a unique maturation process, and finishing in a cask borrowed from another spirits tradition. Here's an overview of these three new releases.
Cask strength ex-Moscatel, an intensity preserved without reduction
This whisky was aged in a cask that previously held Moscatel, a naturally sweet Spanish wine. Bottled without dilution, this cask strength whisky retains all of its original aromatic intensity.
56.9% ABV – 70cl – Suggested retail price: €119
Terres Noires, the expression of a plot of land with volcanic soil
A new, unpeated, single-vineyard whisky called Terres Noires. It comes from a 13.7-hectare plot planted on volcanic soil, a rare geological feature in the region.
43% ABV – 70cl – Suggested retail price: €59
Single Cask ex-Calvados Coquerel cask, a dialogue between two French terroirs
The third innovation comes from aging in casks that previously held Calvados from the Coquerel distillery, a family-run distillery in Normandy whose expertise has been passed down through generations. This contact with a former Calvados container imparts rich aromas of baked apple and caramel to the whisky.
46% ABV – 70cl – Suggested retail price: €64
Three approaches, one signature
These three expressions illustrate different ways of developing a whisky: through terroir for Terres Noires, through preserving the raw material for Brut de Fût Ex-Moscatel, and through the interplay between two spirit worlds for the Single Cask ex-Calvados Coquerel cask. This offers a wide range of tasting possibilities for French whisky enthusiasts seeking new aromatic experiences.
