42°
Distillery : Grallet-Dupic - France
American Oak, French Oak, Wine Casks
Original Bottling
Core Range
Single Malt
Launched in 2025
Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured
Lightly Peated
Rozelieures is making a big splash this September with the launch of a new regular aged range. It is very rare in France for a distillery to launch a truly aged range, as French regulations encourage the release of the youngest possible whiskies, which is a disgrace. The first representative of this new range is the 8-year-old, matured in three different casks, reduced to 42% ABV and slightly peated, at less than 20 ppm, although the exact level is not specified.
Let's Taste It :
The nose is pleasant, with a slight creaminess, spring freshness, walnut cake, creamy honey, prunes, dark chocolate, liquorice, cachous, stuffed figs, and some earthy, undergrowth and vegetable garden fragrances. On the palate, it is still disappointing and lacking in expression, but there are some dried fruits, dates, apricots, a hint of lemon zest, lychees, reserved spices, and intense, rough woodiness. The finish is not very long, but acceptable, with notes of toasted bread spread with semi-salted butter, braised chestnuts, caramel, pumpkin seeds, peanuts.
In Short,
It has a certain character, the nose and finish are consistent, and from that point of view, it's a success. But that's without taking into account the palate, which still struggles to assert itself. It should be drunk quickly to avoid feeling the emptiness on that side. Given these flaws, I find it too expensive for what it is. But I applaud the audacity of launching an aged whisky, and I hope it will improve with time.
Score : 83
To Be Listened While Sipping :
Les Innocents - L'Autre Finistère
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