About French Whisky

About French Whisky
The French drink more Scotch whisky than anyone else and today, there are a few distilleries, primarily in Brittany, that craft a different style of whiskey. These are not peaty examples with notes of iodine as in Scotland, but rather elegant styles with notes of apricot, toffee and orange marmalade with a gentle spicy finish. The best are quite elegant and stylish and would be fine sipped in a small snifter or mixed in refined cocktails.

Top Picks for French Whisky

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.
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 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.