About World Whiskies from France

About World Whiskies from France
As with wine, French spirits are world famous and of exceptional quality. The types of spirits and liqueurs produced in France reads like a what's what of these categories. There are Cognacs and Armagnacs hat are the most refined and compelling of all brandies. In addition, you have herb liqueurs, spice liqueurs, fruit-based liqueurs, as well as dry and sweet vermouth. Eaux-de-vie, produced from wine grapes as well as fruit from Alsace, are among the best of their type found anywhere. There are also gins produced in France and as of recently, vodka as well. Products such as these may not be as well known as those from other countries, but the fact that they are products of France helps give them instant respect.

Top Picks for France

World Whiskies

Coperies Les Ocres Whisky
93 points
$65
Rich and rounded texture with good grain, nice barrel spice, and a pervasive fruit character of both stone fruit and red fruit from nose to finish.
Kornog Single Malt French Whisky
89 points
$150
A lovely French Whisky with a nice balance of smoke, sweetness and grain.
Brenne Estate Cask Single Malt French Whisky
88 points
$59
Very light and fruity with tropical notes and vivid floral tones; flavor-wise somewhere on the spectrum between Whiskey and Brandy.
Brenne Estate Cask Single Malt French Whisky
87 points
$59
A beautiful and fruity summer sipper.
Brenne 10 Year Old Single Malt French Whisky
86 points
$99
Youthful and vibrant on the nose and palate with bright grassy and citrus driven aromas and a nice honeyed grain sweetness.
Brenne 10 Year Single Malt French Whisky
86 points
$99
Resonates with the smells of honey, citrus, and an Alpine meadow.
Brenne 10 Year Single Malt French Whisky
86 points
$99
A nice Whisky to sip while you wait for your French wines to come of age in the cellar.