G. Rozelieures Rare Collection

 

 

 

40°

Distillery : Grallet-Dupic - France

Ex-Cognac, 1st Fill Sherry and Ex-Sauternes Casks 

Original Bottling 

Limited Edition 

Single Malt 

Edited in 2014

Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured

Peated around 6 ppm

Founded in 1860, the Grallet family distillery in Lorraine used to produce Mirabelle brandy. In 2002, they began making whisky. By producing their own barley and opting for environmentally-friendly production methods, they have established themselves as an intelligent brand that is built to last. This limited edition Rare Collection was first produced in 2014, and a 2nd batch was offered in 2018. This is the one I was given to taste. It has been aged for four to five years.

Let's Taste It : 

The nose is similar to that of the Origine Collection from the same distillery. Malty and slightly minty, it is fresh, with a certain fullness, tarragon, aniseed. Wheat, cereals, exotic spices. On the palate, the Sauternes finish adds a little extra, a certain richness that moves towards white fruit, juicy pear. Smoother and quite pleasant. Vanilla, malt, cereals. The finish is as mediocre as ever, though, short and astringent, with just a hint of oak. This is regrettable.

In Short, 

The Sauternes casks save the product a bit, but the finish is painful and leaves a bad memory. Well done for the nose and for this fine blend, now they'll have to deal with the finish.

Score : 79

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                                          Christophe - Océan d'Amour